Fun with Nonni

Nonni was in town, so you know what that means...FUN for all!

On Saturday, August 18th, Mama C made wholesome smoothies for breakfast. Ella ate her's like soup. She loved it!

Hmmm...

Next stop was Kindermusic in midtown. Mama C purchased two classes with a Living Social coupon. It was so much fun for all three of us! We danced, sang, and played with a group of other children close to Ella's age. She was shy at first, but warmed up pretty quickly. 

After all that dancing and singing, Ella was "hungee." Since Zocalo was close by, and it was lunch time, we thought we'd risk taking a child to a not so child-friendly restaurant. Fortunately, it wasn't busy there, and they have a great kid's menu (yes, they have kid's meals!!). Ella LOVED the food. So did the rest of us. (You'll notice there are no pictures from when our entrees were served as Mama C was too busy stuffing her face). 

Ella's kid's meal included two taquitos stuffed with shredded beef, black beans, rice, and a sundae with a churro. Ella chowed down on the chips and bean dip, her meal (except the taquitos) and of course her "treat" which she immediately claimed as "Ella's" the moment she laid eyes on it.

Leaving Zocalo. They even gave Ella a balloon.

Saturday wasn't the only fun day. We had Nonni for 4 days, so there were 4 days of fun, fun, fun, fun!

Ella with her bathing suit on her head. (Her idea).

Nonni being Nonni.

Can you believe Ella too this picture? She's a genius I tell you!

Making pancakes.

Oma's Birthday

Happy Birthday, Oma!

We had a lovely Zelda's pizza party with plenty of live entertainment by Miss Ella. Lots of love and laughs had by all.

Ella's Top 10

In no particular order:

1. Yogurt (which she pronounces as "no-no"). It used to be cheese.
2. Sleeping with mommy and daddy.
3. Elmo.
4. Dip of almost any kind.
5. Her gummy vitamin. It's very important to her that she brings one to mommy and daddy too.
6. Babies.
7. Did I mention Elmo?
8. Mommy or Daddy growling like a monster and chasing her.
9. Talking story. She uses her hands a lot too when she talks (like any good Italian).
10. Standing up in a chair at the counter and watching/helping mommy cook.

Leah's 4th Birthday

On August 4th, 2012 Ella attended her 2nd kid birthday party!

Miss Leah Brooke Hendricks celebrated her 4th birthday at the Sacramento Children's Museum. They have so many activities for the little ones there. Mama Hendricks created a beautiful and modern barbie theme. Chick-fil-a catered (which was awesome--highly recommend).

Miss Ella was feeling very shy that night. She practically strangled Mama C with her arms wrapped around my neck most of the night. She did unravel herself long enough to enjoy the chicken nuggets and fruit and to play in the toddler play area.

That night when we got home, instead of falling asleep in the car and going right to bed as Mama had planned, she stayed up and had an after party with all the little fun gifts in her favor bag.

Is that Ella or a baby Elton John?

The next day, Ella awoke with a fever. Turned out she had a double ear infection and then pink eye! This poor kid just can't catch a break. :(

She's feeling better now though and went back to day care late this week. Big thanks to Oma and Papa for caring for her so mommy and daddy could work.

Leah

Mama C--Board Member

Mama C is officially a Rainbow Daycare Inc. Parent Board Member. I was voted in late last month. Out of the three or four interested parents, I was elected. YAY me! (If you wanna know the truth, I was the only one who showed up to both meetings and completed the letter of introduction, so I won by default. YAY just the same)!

My first order of business was to pick up four pizzas from Costco as well as a personalized cake for the Assistant Executive Director's retirement party. It was an easy peasy assignment and a nice party. I've also had to vote for things via email such as hiring the new Director and if we should pay someone an increase retroactively. It's fun so far. The only bad/good thing is that I am fully aware of everything going on at that daycare such as black widow infestations and rivalries amongst the teaching staff. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. :)

Ella's Growing Up!

Our precious baby girl is growing up into a feisty toddler! Here's the run down of her recent milestones:

-Ella graduated from a high chair to a booster seat.

-She will smile at the camera on command!

-She helps bake in the Kitchen!

-And she is ready to move from the infant car seat into the toddler car seat. (She's an inch too tall for the infant seat but 9 lbs. under the maximum weight). The new car seats have been ordered and we're waiting for their arrival.

-Ella is almost 27 lbs. and 33 inches tall today, 8/3/12.