Happy Holidays

Watch Her Go!

The first time I posted the video did not load correctly. So here is the video of our little crawler! Go Ella Go!

And She's Off!

When Mason went down for his nap today Ella was still a fairly unmobile baby but by the time he woke she was cruising everywhere! In literally the snap of a finger all of the practice and attempts she had made in the last month came together and now she is unstoppable. Looks like the fun has just begun.

She's 5 months!

Today marks 5 months since our little Ella officially joined our family.  She has been an incredible addition and more amazing than we could have dreamed. She is still the happiest baby and is constantly reminding us with her contagious smile.  She is laughing constantly, interacting with her brother and desperately trying to crawl! Frank and I love watching how she will follow Mason's every move with her eyes, laughing at almost everything he does. Encouragement that Mason does not need! Watching the sibling bond grow between my children has been the most amazing gift. Ella has given so much to our little family in such a short time but most of all she reminds us daily of how much love we all have to give and of all the good we have in our lives. Frank and I thank God everyday for giving us two happy and loving children, who are both so full of life! I will keep everyone posted on her crawling which I am afraid will be within the next month;  she is determined to keep up with her very busy brother!

Ella's Baptism

Sunday, September 18th, we, along with our wonderful families, welcomed Ella Christine into the Catholic Church. My sister an her family were in Michigan visiting my parents so we embraced the oppertunity to bring everyone together. We hosted the event at my parents house and Church in Michigan which was special for me because of all the time I spent as a teen in that Church. We were very honored to have Franks parents and the Morris family make the trip to Michigan to take part in this blessed event. We celebrated with a delicious Frank Pruce brunch al fresco (thanks to the beautiful weather and Frank's amazing cooking talents), followed by mass and then the ceremony. We were a little worried taking four toddler boys to mass but were all pleasantly surprised by their claim, quiet behavior. Unfortunately this calm ended with mass and the baptismal ceremony was a little more chaotic. But our children have made our families come together more often in the past few years and it wouldn't have been the same without their energetic personalities. When choosing Ella's Godparents the only two people who we felt would embrace the role fully with unending love were our sisters. So, Ella has two amazing Godmothers; Aunt Jessica and Aunt Stephanie! The day could not have been more perfect and we are so blessed to have so much love in our lives from our wonderful families. Frank and I are very grateful knowing that Ella has so many loving people in her life. 

    
    
    
    
    
   

    
    
    
    
   

Ella Loves to Swing!

Fun with Ella Bella!

Ella has finally gotten to the stage where we can really have fun with her. We took the kids to the Children's Museum this week and she loved looking around and smiling everyone. It was the first time at the museum that she really noticed her surroundings. She even got to play dress up in the Barbie Exhibit. We also bought her an exersauser this week and she loves it. She is really enjoying being up right and not lying down. She has also been fascinated with all the toys it has around it. She is still an amazingly well behaved baby and such a joy!

Peek A Boo

Just had to post this picture of Mason teaching Ella how to play Peek A Boo. Nothing will ever be as amazing to me as the bond and love my children share!

What a Fun Weekend!

Ella went in the pool for the first time this weekend thanks to the beautiful weather August has brought us.  We all enjoyed welcoming her to the fun and it seems as though we have another water lover on our hands!

Life doesn't get any better!

Mason showing Ella how fun it is to jump into the pool!

Later in the day Nana and I took the kids to a neighboring park. Ella showed off her giggle as she enjoyed the swings and then appeased her Mama with a quick photo shoot. 

Mason, of course, took advantage of every second he had at the park. He has become so adventurous and brave on the playground equipment that he does not have time for Mama's photos. 

Thanks Nana for joining us in such a fun weekend!

More Fair Fun with the kids!