Slacking

I've been slacking on updating my blog since Ella's birthday. Well tonight I finally caved in and bit the bullet and updated with 3 posts. Be sure to check them all out!!!

Ella's 3rd Birthday Party

Ready for her Princess party
Birthday girl
My little Princess

Ella with her pinata

Mommy and Ella
Daddy and Ella

Ella with two of her friends,

all dressed up like Sleeping Beauty
Ella and Noah
Ella hitting her pinata

Noah's turn
Getting candy

Ella with her presents

Opening presents
Ella on her new pony, Smore,

thanks to Uncle Tino

Ella with her first big girl bike,

thanks to her Abuelitos

"Happy Birthday to you!!!"

Blowing out the candles on her cake
Riding her new bike

Thank you to everyone who

helped Ella celebrate her 3rd birthday!!!

Beach with Marcos, Denise and Jacob

Ella and Jacob on their way to the beach
All 3 kids playing in the sand
HUGS

Jacob
Ella and Noah
Ella

Marcos, Denise and Jacob

Noah
Our family :)
Noah touching the crab

On Friday, July 24th, we all went to Coronado beach. The kids played in the sand and the water. They had so much fun, they didn't want to leave.

Ella's birthday

Daddy and Ella sleeping
Opening presents
Cheese

Ella's Princess cupcake cake that I made for her
Blowing out the candles
Enjoying her cupcake

Look at my face!!!

On Ella actual birthday, Ella was running a fever and not feeling well. She ended up spending part of the night with us, which explains the first picture. Ella opened some presents and then we took her out to breakfast. We came home got ready for Sea World and sang Ella Happy Birthday. She ate her cupcake and then went to Sea World. We were only there a few hours before we left because Ella was getting worse. It was sad to see Ella sick on her birthday but she was better in time for her party!!!

Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!!!

My baby is THREE!!!

At birth
One week old
3 months old

5 months old
1 year old
18 months old

2 1/2 years old
Almost 3

Last week

It was a very hot, I mean VERY hot day, 121 degrees to be exact, in Phoenix, Arizona, where we welcomed our first child, a beautiful baby girl, Ella Grace. A mere 6 lb, she was our miracle baby. As many of you know, when I was four months pregnant, Gabe was diagnosed with testicular cancer. We were told that they were surprised we even conceived while he had cancer. She was truly a blessing from God. Ella is the most affectionate child I have ever seen. She always gives hugs and kisses and tells us how much she loves us. She surprises me everyday with how smart she is. She made me a mother and for that I will always be thankful to her.

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday

dear ELLA

Happy Birthday to you!!!

We love you,

Daddy, Mommy and

Noah

Our first ultrasound

My baby is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, if I do say so myself!!!!

Wouldn't you agree???

My date with Ella

My dinner....YUMMY :)
Ella drinking coke...shhhhh, don't tell her Daddy!!

Tonight I wanted to go to In-N-Out. Gabe did not. We compromised with me and Ella going and Noah and Gabe staying at home. Ella and myself got some much needed time alone. We ate dinner including a chocolate shake, of course, you can't go to In-N-Out without getting a shake, and then went to Target. I love spending alone time with Ella, she always puts a smile on my face :)

Sea World

Ella with a turtle
Watching Shamu
There he is!!!

Holding sea stars
Daddy and Ella on the sky ride over the harbor
Mommy and Noah

Ella get a good look
Ella and Noah running

Looking at flamingo
Smiles

Smiles

Mommy and Ella

Looking at dolphins

Daddy and Ella on a ride

More rides

Playing in the water
Watching the Sesame Street characters

Noah running around
Happy boy!!!

Watching the dolphins

We went to Sea World today. It was so hot, like 85!!! Hahaha, living in San Diego now, 85 degrees is hot! We watched Shamu and the kids played in the new Sesame Street play area. We only went to a small portion of the part, we probably are going back for Ella's birthday next week. Stay tuned for more posts to come...