Mikey thinking he's funny...

If Ella was old enough she'd be rolling her eyes.  Mikey decided to place some of my hair over Ella's head so it looked like she had a toupee.  We've got a while before she has this much hair.  Wonder if it will be as dark as mine.

Our Family

Our first family photo since coming home from the hospital.  

Newborn Photo Shoot

We were so very lucky to have Cassandra come visit on Sunday to take newborn photos of sweet Ella. Here are some photos Mikey took with his iPhone during the shoot.  We can't wait to see the pictures!!!  Thanks again to Cass!!!

Ella's Second Week

Ella had a very busy second week of life.  Lots of visitors and firsts.  Starting with her first bath.  She wasn't a big fan...

After Uncle Charlie and Aunt Gloria left we were visited by lots more family.  My side of the family came throughout the week/weekend...

 Hanging with Aunt Jennifer

Nap time!

Cousin Max

 Uncle Jeffrey and Aunt Kristi 

 Meeting her Godfather for the first time! 

 Lots of snuggles!!! 

 Cousin Fiona LOVED holding Ella! 

 Evie was all smiles when she met her baby cousin.  She made her the special onesie! 

 Aunt April snuggling with her. 

Wide eyed and alert 

Ready for my walk.  Thanks Grammy for my hat!  

Diaper changes are no fun!  

Sporting a dress worn by me, my cousin and my sister.  Made with love by my aunt!  

She loves Daddy time!!! 

So excited for Aunt Jennifer to come to visit!  

 Snuggles with her grandfather!!

 Mommy finally gave in and gave her a pacifier.  

 Sporting new shades from Aunt Cassandra

...and this fabulous new hat!   

Snuggling with her godmother before photo shoot! 

Monthly Photo of Miss Ella

We are going to be those parents that do a monthly photo shoot with the "month" labeled onesie.  Here's Ella's first round - 0 months old.  

Start of Week Two

The start of week two brought to very special helpers to spend the week with us.  Aunt Gloria and Uncle Charlie graciously offered to spend Ella's second week at the house to help us (mainly me) out.  We had a wonderful time together and they were a huge help!!  Ella loved spending time with her great aunt and uncle and I was very grateful for the extra help and naps!

 Snuggling Up 

Hanging on the couch in the original outfit but then someone decided to have an exploding diaper and we did an outfit change for the next picture.

 We took lots and lots of walks...great to get out of the house and fresh air! 

Checking out Uncle Charlie...this guy doesn't look like my dad! 

Someone really liked being in Aunt Gloria's arms! 

Big Bear Hug!!!!

This was Ella pretty much their whole visit.  So content and happy.  We can't wait for them to come back again!!!!  

Ella's First Week

We survived Ella's first week at home.  Getting sleep when we can, changing lots of diapers and taking in every moment with her.  We decided that our first week was just going to be the two of us and I wouldn't change it for anything.  What an amazing week.  We are sad that next week Daddy is going back to work but excited that Aunt Gloria and Uncle Charlie are coming for a visit!  Here's Ella's first week in pictures.