Ella turns 1!!!!

And we've survived! We have to admit - it was a celebration for us as well as Ella. We're still married and happy... Ella is becoming more and more like her mom with temper tantrums and lots of tears when things don't go her way, constantly keeping us on our toes. There are plenty of laughs too and she never ceases to amaze us (but isn't that what every parent believes?? :) We had a little birthday bash so that Ella could try her first sweets and someday look back and laugh at herself!

Dubai...

short trip...tall buildings, but lots of sun and water - fun for everyone after spending a winter in London. We swam and played and I got to spend lots of time in the pool!

backpacking

They are getting me started early with this stuff...and I'm still trying to get used to it, but I think there will be lots of hiking around this spring. I'm so tall in it!

Party time

I'm getting big now - at least my parents tell me this all the time! My mom even makes me pretend that I have friends - we have to go visit them, but even though I barely notice them, it's still fun because I always fight to take their toys (WHY??? why is our child turning out this way???) and see new things. I can stand now and I even know how to pretend to dance which is a constant source of amusement for everyone! My favorite toys are those that play music, because then I can really show off my moves!