Category Archives: Ellie

Channeling June Cleaver

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Laura

This morning, I was busily vacuuming, trying to get some of my chores done before Ellie and I left for moms’ group at church.  I was already ready to go but had some extra time.  I felt like dressing up … Continue reading →

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First Zoo Trip of the Year!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Laura

Yiayia gave Ellie a membership to the zoo for Christmas and we figured that it was time to start taking advantage of it!  So Auntie Julie, Ellie, and I went on Saturday.  We had a wonderful time!  Ellie absolutely loved … Continue reading →

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She talks!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Laura

Ellie is really starting to pick up speed with her words.  She regularly says, “Uh oh,” “Baba”, “Yiayia”, “YEAH!!!!”, and “Bye!”.  She has also several non-word sound that she uses at specific times to mean specific things.  For example, she … Continue reading →

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And on a slightly lighter note: Ellie’s First Wine and Ellie’s First Stickers!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Laura

There’s always a first time for everything, right? So here’s Ellie’s reaction to her first sip of wine. She also got to play with stickers for the first time yesterday.  She was so engrossed in them I got a good … Continue reading →

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Proof of a Walking Baby

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Laura

Last weekend, we turned the corner and Ellie became a real walker!  She still does quite a bit of knee walking and a little bit of crawling here and there.  But she definitely loves to walk now! Here’s the proof … Continue reading →

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Progress, Not Perfection, Right? (February Sewing)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Laura

My Aunt Zona has given me a new motto.  “Progress, not perfection.” And  yes, I am making progress on the Roman shades for our living room and dining room.  I’ve discovered that I have enough fabric to make five shades, … Continue reading →

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A Jewelry Party with Friends

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Laura

Two friends came over to spend the morning with us today so that their mommy could have a little time to herself and learn how to make more amazingly beautiful cakes.  (I think she’s pretty good at it already!) While … Continue reading →

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February Sewing: Another Drawstring Bag for Ellie (this one for on-the-go)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Laura

I am really in love with making drawstring bags currently!  I made this one for Ellie yesterday.  My friend Anne gave me the great idea of having a bag to keep in the car with some toys and books.  So, … Continue reading →

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That’s What I Get For Announcing to the World that I Trust My Baby

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Laura

Yesterday, I posted about how we try to trust Ellie and ourselves in our parenting.  That particular post has been viewed almost 100 times so I know lots of people have read it.  There’s a certain amount of pressure to … Continue reading →

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We Trust Our Baby and Ourselves

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Laura

I’m joining in with Emerging Mummy’s “Practices of Mothering” carnival today.  She’s inviting people to share “what we do – or try to do – to help us enjoy parenting right now.” Here is what is working for me right now. … Continue reading →

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