8 Months

Ella is 8 months old now! We went to stake conference this past Sunday at the Provo tabernacle and the weather was so beautiful that afterward we spent a few minutes taking some pictures of Ella on the lawn outside. She hadn't had a good morning nap but was sweet enough to give us 7 or 8 minutes of calm before she demanded to get in the stroller for the walk home. Ella seems to have changed tremendously in the past month. Here are a few things about her:

She has two new teeth on top! If you look closely in this picture you can see them (click on the picture to make it bigger).

Ella really likes playing with things that aren't toys. Shoes, pens and markers, wooden spoons, and rubber spatulas are at the top of her list. She also likes an empty plastic salt shaker.

Ella has learned to give kisses and if she's in a good mood she'll give mommy and daddy kisses.

Her face is very expressive.

Other things about Ella this month:

*She says mamma and dadda (well, she said dadda for a week and refuses to say it now...but she says mamma a lot). We love to hear her babble.

*She loves carrots and peas and puts up with green beans. She also likes sweet potatoes and she will only eat prunes if they're mixed with peas. Yeah, delicious.

*She likes to drink water from a cup.

*She gives high fives if you hold your hand up and say "give me a high five!"

*She loves fabrics and textiles. She can't get enough of the different textures.

*She's really good at picking things up and dropping them.

*She enjoys the feel of wind on her face. If we blow on her face it usually makes her grin and squeal or laugh.

*She hates the vacuum and cries every time we turn it on. But she tolerates the sound of the hair dryer.

*She loves to have mommy read books and usually complains or cries when the book is over.

*She is a joy to have in our family!