Ella's trip to Florida

We went to Florida March 6-11 to visit both sets of grandparents and Ella's great granfather (Bill Peterson- Mark's maternal grandfather). We had a blast. Ella and Great Grandpa Pete really enjoyed meeting.





Ella went on walks with Mom and GG almost every day and even went to the gym with us.




Ella's had her 1st trip to the pool and the beach. Check out the pics of Ella in her cute swimsuit and beach hat.

Ella's friend Jack Manthey

Meet Jack Manthey, born January 9th, 2008. An older man by 20 days!

Here are Ella and Jack at 5 and 8 weeks.

Aunt Patti & Uncle Chopper visit

Ella is one month old today. It has flown by! We are enjoying watching her grow but wish it wouldn't happen so fast. She's already smiling back at us!! It's so cute to watch. She'll be laughing any day!!



We had a speacial visit from Aunt Patti & Uncle Chopper! It was so fun to have them with in Denver us for the weekend. Patti is OBSESSED with her new neice.... she would sneak away with Ella and let her fall asleep on her chest, so cute!

Ella's 1st bath

Ella had her first bath today. She didn't really enjoy it, but we're hoping that will change. It was a little traumatic for Mom & Dad too... we hope to get much better at bathing you!

Nanny and Poppa Herb's visit to Denver

Ella's 1st three weeks have flown by. We enjoyed having Nanny and Poppa Herb visit last week and spoil us with homecooked meals. This weekend Aunt Patti and Uncle Chopper are coming to visit. Ella can't wait to meet her Godparents.



We had a major milestone on Saturday night- Ella's umbillical cord finally fell off! Check it out...

Ella's Newborn Pictures

My friend from high school, Lindsay Brindley, is a professional photographer and came today to take Ella's Newborn pictures. She is an amazing photographer! Check out a sampling of the pics she took of Ella at:

http://lindsaybphoto.blogspot.com/2008/02/meet-ella-anne.html

Ella: 2 week doctor appt

Ella is gaining weight right on track!! At 2 weeks old she weighs 9lbs 5oz (80%) and is 21.25in (90%). Head circumfrence is 14 7/8in (90%). Next doctors appt is at 2 months old when Ella will get her 1st round of shots- oh no!

Ella: 1 week old

Ella is one week old and gaining weight already!! Our little girl is weighing in at 9lbs exactly. The doctors appt went great!

We had a visit from Rachel at just 5 days old!



And as you can see, Dad is already working on making Ella a fan of his 2 favorite teams, the Colorado State Rams and the Green Bay Packers!!

GG and Grandpa Godsey visit us in Denver

Ella is already one week old and the time has flown by. Mark and I couldn't be happier!! She is SUCH a good baby. We really enjoyed having Grandpa Godsey come visit for the weekend. It was so touching to see him hold his 1st grandbaby.





And we are still enjoying GG! She cooks, cleans, does diaper duty... we don't want her to leave.

Ella: 3 days old

Doctors Appt today- Ella weighs 8lbs 1oz