One Month Old

One Month Old :)

Ella and Family Visitors

Ella had more visitors this past week/end! "Grandpa" and "Grandma" Rodhouse came to see Miss Ella and we suppose they wanted to see us too ;) while they were here we got to give tours of NAS Oceana (Curtis' base) and Norfolk (Jim's base when in port). We also got to check out Route 58 Deli and had HUGE sandwiches. The deli was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. If you ever get a chance when in Virginia Beach, check it out because it is delicious!!

"Grandpa & Grandma" Rodhouse

Jerry & Diane's Reuben Sandwich

 

 

Julie's BLT

Curtis' Super Reuben Knish

Ella

Ella is still picking her head up but even more and for longer periods of time. While we have her on our chests, she tries to "stand" or push off and use her legs more. It seems like she is trying to move but can't yet and frustrates her a little.  She is getting stronger every day! Her smiles seem to be more reactive and less reflexive and you can can tell she is slowly able to focus on our faces a little more this week.  Ella is battling baby acne which is looking better every day.  As of now, it doesn't look like she's lost or gained any hair but it does have a mind of its own at times!  Bath nights go pretty well around here but diaper changes still come with crying.  Sleeping at night has slowly been getting better with 2.5-3 hour stretches which we hope continues amd even increases but we will take it one step at a time!  We have a happy and healthy baby :)

Béla

Béla has been adjusting VERY well!! We are very proud of our little fur baby :)  Julie has noticed that Béla will show concern when Ella starts to cry or stir but sometimes we still find her running out of the room. She just got her yearly shots and did a great job. We do have to keep an eye on her weight as she is down a pound from last year but still healthy. We found out that the distemper is now a 3 year shot and next summer will be the renewal of her 3 year rabies shot. This means 2 years off for Béla and shots after next summer!! Lucky girl :)

Moving Update

We are slowly getting ready for our move down the road at the end of the month. Books and fine china are packed up with our overflow in storage. It sounds like we have a lot of helpers that will be coming out to help us move!  We do have our new address so if you would like it, just get a hold of one of us or leave a comment here with where you'd like us to send you the info (text, email, fb, etc.)  We are starting to get pretty excited about the extra space we will have but a little sad to be losing the fitness center and pool in the community. Where we will be moving is right across from the Army Reserve base we go to for the beach so it isn't a terrible trade off!  One other advantage to moving again is downsizing on stuff we don't use!  Anyone need a gas dryer?! ;) At least this move we are all together and in the same place!

Pictures to Enjoy

 

 

 

"I got gas!"

Snuggle Bug

Ahhhhh!!!!!!!

Ready to tour base with my "purse"