Ella Bella Boo!

Our little Ella Bella Boo had quite the week...

We went to the park with our friends.

She wore this when we went to Corvallis with Dad.

Practicing her dancing for Uncle Jed's Party at the Duck Games.

Ella is now taking baths without her baby sling in the tub.

Drum Roll Please....

Ella is sitting up all on her own!

Way to go Ella Bella Boo!

Daddy and Ella checking up on me.

While I was working on a sewing project someone got into the fabric. 

She is ready to play Mary in the Christmas play.

Later when I was working I set her in the Bumbo....

This happened...

Note to self...Paper towels are way too much fun!

 Trying on her new purple boots!

Another Drum Roll Please...

Ella is getting her first tooth! 

It hasn't seemed to bother her yet... hopefully it will stay that way.

Tonight we got Ella a jumperoo. She loved it...
well for about 15 minutes. 

That's pretty good for 8 o'clock at night.

Raise your hand if you love your new jumperoo!

Ella in her new "party headband".
She came home from my parents wearing it. Love it!

Minnesota Yahh Part 3

The final blog about our trip to Minnesota.

Saturday was Brock's Baptism. He is such a beautiful boy!

I feel so blessed to be his Godmother!

My Godson

All of Brock's Godparents

The Rodning Family

Minnesota Yahh Part 2

On Friday night, the Ennen Reunion turned more into a Bachelorette Party for my sweet cousin Alyssa. 

 When we got to thinkin', we decided we had a lot more things to celebrate...

Megan's 21st

Kim's Birthday

Joice's 50th

Kari's 40th

My 30th

Rex and Kim's 5 year anniversary. "Best 5 years of my life" -Kim

All the ladies

I don't want to leave out the men...

Ella and Uncle Dave

Ella's awesome babysitter Ole

Jon and his nephew Brock

Our taxi drivers- Yellow Shirt Taxi Co. 

Uncle Rex and Uncle Craig

First stop of the night, Channel Inn. We don't like attention at all??

The Four Sisters

The "Outlaws" of the family

"Cheers to the Whopper!"

 

We met this guy named Steve ( I think).

He really loves to sing. You either loved him or hated him. I think he wants to be invited to the next Ennen Reunion.

 Kari and my mom were diggin' him. They were bustin' a move!

Megan met her "Mahogamist Man". He was so nice and gave us his leftover pizza.

Uncle Dave came to pick us up...I guess it was time to go, but not before the flash flood and tornado warnings. It must of been quite the night!

Minnesota Yahh-- Part 1

This is my first out of three posts about our trip to Minnesota.

 We had the best time visiting all my cousins, aunts and uncles!
We are so lucky to have such a great family. I wish Oregon was closer to Minnesota! 

Thank you Rodning and Dierks Families for the wonderful hospitality.

Leaving on a jet plane. She was perfect!

Look how happy she was!

First night meeting her cousins.

The next day we headed to the Rodning Ranch and Ella got to sleep in Brock's barn crib.

Off to the pool with these patriotic cuties!

Brock and Ella just chillin' at the baby pool

Swimming really wore Brock and Ava out!

On Thursday we made our way over to Lyle to meet the Nelson side of my family.

 Ladies lunch-in. That day, Roger was one of the girls.

The Nelson kids

Back to Fairmont in time for Mexican. Ella is sitting in a big girl high chair.

 We celebrated Emily and Payton's "birthdays".

That night Ella got a new hairdo. Blond like mommy... Scary!

Ella lovin' on Uncle Gary

Kari and my Godson Brock

Three out of four of the newest "Ennen" cousins and their mommies.

Ella 2/12/10        Garrison 4/21/10       Brock  4/2/10

Ella and one of her favorite cousin Ava!

I hope they will have same close connection their mommies' have.

Gavin is sooo good with babies. He was always trying to make her laugh!

The cousins again, with Grandma Dierks leading the trio.

They were not too happy about this photo shot. They are even adorable when the cry.

Too Funny... look at all their faces!

Ella sitting up like a big girl at the airport.

Another perfect flight for Ella. She is a great traveler!

Be on the lookout for the next post-
Ennen Reunion/ Bachelorette Party.