In the last few weeks we've settled into baby life; we're feeling a little more normal as parents, a little more confident, and less intimidated to leave the house, which has been great. Ella is easy to take around so far. She sleeps a lot in her little carseat and loves to be held by family and friends.
Ella is growing every day. People keep telling us, "She's just so small!" While we know she's a little baby, she feels big to us already-- knowing what it was like to hold her just a few weeks ago. At her 4-week appointment she weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 oz., and measured 21.25 inches long. That put her in the 50th percentile for both weight and height. Her head, on the other hand, measured in the 97th percentile. A sign of a big brain, for sure :)
She's become so much more alert, checking out her surroundings and those holding her pretty intently. Just this week she started smiling, and it melts our hearts every time! Seeing her smile is pure happiness.
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| Ella's 1st Trip to the Pumpkin Patch With Team Greenwood in Half Moon Bay |
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| Ella met Great Great Auntie Carol and Great Great Uncle Bill! Yes, they're that great :) |
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| Birthday Buddies, Ella and G. G. Uncle Bill |
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| Babies Galore! Akemi's Lil' Pumpkin 1st Birthday Party |
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| Love at First Sight |
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| First of Many Dates with Jackson and Gina |
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| Teacher Babies In... (Jocelyn, Julia, Me) |
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| Teacher Babies Out! (Ella, Dillon (Julia), Joi (Jocelyn) |
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| Hangin' with Dad |
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| 1st Dad Lunch at Silver Spring |
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| The smiling has started! Ella first smiled at mom on Oct. 23rd. |
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| "World Series Game Face" Thanks for my post season gear Uncle Tim! |
