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Ellie has officially been out in the world (41 weeks) longer than she was in her human incubator (40 weeks exactly).  It does give you a whole new appreciation for the process of life.  Having always liked science, it's the ultimate experiment.  To witness and the experience the transformation from incapable to pretty functional in months (which to this old soul is like nothing as far as timelines go) has been scientifically impressive.

This week in particular has been staggering. 

Last Tues (June 14) - Aunt Kim noticed another 2 lower teeth coming in (for a total of 6)
Last Fri (June 17) - Ellie crawls for the first time.  I did have to bribe her with a trail of cheerios but she crawled to get them.
Sun June 19 - She started babbling more and by Wed she was saying Dadada and by Fri it was mamama (She doesn't associate them with us yet but her vocal range is really expanding)
Tues June 21 - I took out of her protective bath gear and she's now taking baths like a normal kid.  Just hanging out and sitting in the bath tub.

In addition, there have been little victories towards walking.  We got her a new walking toy and she mastered late last week.  As a result, she's starting to try to balance standing. 

But all this "growth" also comes with a renewed love for eating lots and also sleeping lots.  She's been taking about 3-4hrs of naps daily plus another 11 hrs of sleep at night.

It's amazing, amazing stuff.

Super Mother's Day

We've been a "super" busy family over the last couple of months.  Mom was wrapping up her job at Oracle, Dad has been working on business deals for Stryker and I've been well..."super"!

I'm behind in my updates so with Mommy and Daddy's help, I'll be catching up on my blogging.

This picture is from Mom's first Mother's Day.  We went to the family cottage near Lexington, MI.  We had fun playing for the day.  Here I am in my new sunglasses looking like a super hero... Call me Wonder Ellie.

Peony Festival

Did you know the Arb had a Peony Festival? I didn't either.


Mom and Grandma took me there today and it was beautiful. So much to touch and see. I am sad the blooms don't last long but I am already looking forward to next year.