Getting Ready for Halloween

Hunter getting ready to throw a pass

Ella is amazed by Hunter's talents

We went out to the farm yesterday and everyone had fun. Steve may not had as much fun as he has a bad cold. It seems Ella is catching it because she is coughing a lot.

Ella still does not smile "on demand" so you will see most of her pictures do not have smiles yet.

Zoo Boo

We went to Zoo Boo with Paul, Lisa and Zak today. It is a fundraiser for the Como Zoo. Ella had fun checking out all the people, costumes and treats.

U of M Appt

We received our summary letter from the University of Minnesota today. She had an appointment with them on 9/21/11. Here are some of their findings:

• Ella weighed 24.2 pounds. This is in the 10th percentile for weight.


• Ella was 32.5 inches. This is in the 3rd percentile.


• Her head circumference is 19 inches. This is in the 50th percentile.

They anticipate she will grow rapidly in the next 6 months. We have a follow up scheduled for that time where they can reassess her.

Grandma & Grandpa L

It was super sunny out today. This is Ella with Grandpa L. She liked his watch and glasses.
Ella showing off her glasses with Grandma L

Ella and Grandma

Ella had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa L on Tuesday morning. They came over in the morning to enjoy the beautiful day. Unfortunately, the sun wasn't really good for the pictures.

Ella enjoyed showing everyone her trinkets. Then she would take turns passing out her trinkets to everyone. However, then would quickly reclaim them. Then it started all over again.

She also showed off her acrobatic skills. She loves to jump from the table to the chair. She loves to stand on mommy's shoulders so she is so tall and then land on the couch. A daredevil she is!

Isabella's 2nd birthday & a trip to the ER

Grandpa H with Ella and Isabella
Hunter climbing a tree

Isabella: The birthday girl

Grandma & Grandpa H with all the grandkids

We had a great day yesterday. We went over to Amanda & Mark's to celebrate Isabella's 2nd birthday. We hope she enjoyed her party, because we had a great time. Hunter & Ella loved playing with their cousins and seeing aunts, grandparents and an uncle. The kids had a great time with the pinata too!

This morning (Monday) was not so great. On the way to bringing Hunter to school, Ella was going down the stairs. She started to slip so I grabbed her arm. On the way to taking Hunter to school, she wanted Hunter to hold it and she was sad. She was super sad when Hunter left the vehicle to go to school. She wasn't moving her left arm a lot so on our way home we stopped at our primary clinic. They sent us to the ER at Maple Grove hospital It turned out she dislocated her elbow in an injury called Nursemaid's elbow (which come to find out is very common). Once the dr reset it she quickly began using it again and was happy as lark.

However, it's like it never happened. Ella is running around the house. She went to the playground and played at the park. Kids are amazing.

I am blessed to know and love the best two kids: Hunter and Ella!