Hilton Head, SC

The house we stayed in is behind Jeremy and Ella.

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A big diaper butt, wrinkely feet, and a cellphone...what more could you need?


Mommy's funny


Giving Mommy kisses


Crazy girl


Not happy with the water


Once again...using the tongue


Trying to taste the wind


How cute are they?


I use this tongue for everything


Storm coming in


Buddy...are you sure you know what you're doing?...Well I'm here to help.

Well, we had a fabulous week in Hilton Head, SC. Once again Ella was wonderful on the flights. She had a grand ole time in mine and Jeremy's lap on the way there and then slept the whole way home (both flights with ear infections). But if any of you with babies think it is going to be a relaxing beach week...think again! It is exhausting. But definitely worth it! We had a wonderful time with my mom's family. We had 27 people in one big beach house on the water. What a great time we had! Here are a couple of pictures from the week. I actually found myself not taking a whole lot of pictures. I was too busy chasing around a ten month old. Also, we found out that she doesn't mind the sand. Doesn't care for the ocean water, but loves the pool.

Can this really be comfortable?

Miss Thing loves to sleep with her butt in the air...

And she's off!!!!

Getting ready to eat dinner


I have a feeling this is not the last time she will be doing this.


Poor Tanner has now turned into a Disney ride.

Tanner's wondering where he can hide now that she's starting to become mobile.

Loves to clap and wave to everyone.

Well it's official. My little baby is crawling. And she's crawling ALL over the place. Sorry for the lack of posts but its been a little busy around here. Let's see...what has gone on...she's had another ear infection...she's crawling, everywhere...she's clapping...she's eating only completely table food...no more baby food...She's saying momma and dadda...waving and saying bye...walking while holding on to our hands...she took 1 step on her own...she's walking a few steps behind her walker toy...she's 22 lbs... and she is just an absolute joy! She's still one of the happiest babies I know. We leave on Saturday for another plane ride only this time to Hilton Head, SC for the week. So say another little prayer for us for safe travels and that Ella does well on the plane rides. At least this one is not as long as the California trip.

Also, this is a late Father's Day shoutout to one of the best Daddy's in the world...Jeremy. Thank you for all that you do for Ella! She absolutely adores you and you have been an awesome father to her. I am so proud of you for the person, husband and father that you are!! And thank you to my dad (Bob), Jeremy's dad (Don), and Jeremy's step-dad (Mark) for being wonderful fathers to us. We love you!

10 years...Already!?!

Becca and Bri


Luke and Becca (probably the only point in the night that he wasn't embarassing her. Ha. Love you guys!)


Me and my handsome hubby

Well, I just went to my 10 year high school reunion. Wow, that makes me feel old! I'm sure that makes my parents feel even older! Ha. Well we had so much fun catching up with people we haven't seen in 10 years. It's amazing how fast it goes by, isn't it?

9 Month Pictures

Here are some of Ella's 9 month pictures. They turned out great. She also has two top front teeth that are coming in. She's getting so big!

Bathing Beauty

Bathing Beauty


Talk about making the same face


Trying to get into the water

Playing with Sarah

Getting ready to go swimming

Well we took Ella to the pool for the very first time and she loved it. Looks like she's going to be our little fish for the summer.

California Fun!

We had a wonderful trip to California. Ella did wonderful on the plane! You would have never known she was even on a plane. She probably did better than Mommy did. Ha! And let me just say I am so proud of my baby girl. She was ripped from a daily routine that she was used to and she had to nap on the go and went to bed way late every night and she didn't so much as whine. She was a real trooper and just went with the flow.

The wedding was beautiful. It was on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Scroll down and you can see some of the pictures. Congratulations Jillian and Angelo! We wish you guys the very best!

We also made a trip to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Dr. Boy did we stick out like sore thumbs. No celebrity sightings. :( We also went to the beach so that Ella could stick her feeties in the sand and water. The water was a little chilly so as soon as she hit it she started screaming. So we'll try it again in June when we go to Hilton Head.

And our last day there we headed to Disneyland. We had a great time riding rides, etc. Ella even got to ride a couple. But towards the end of the day she had gotten some sunscreen in her eye. It made her eye red, a little swollen, and she had some blotchiness on that side of her face. Poor baby! So off we go to the first aid station to get it washed out with some saline. She just laid there and let the lady squirt saline all in her eye. She didn't even flinch nor did she even cry! She was absolutely amazing the whole trip and we just could not be prouder of her. Looks like she's going to be our little traveler.


First trip to Disneyland...first trip to the first aid station


Not too sure about the dark Pinnochio ride at Disneyland


Pacific was a little too cold for her liking

Much better now that she's in Daddy's arms

Look at that view!

By this point she was tired of pictures

Ella and PaPa

The Leach Family

Ella waiting for the wedding to start

Hanging out with Aunt Leah after her bath

Daddy and Ella

Gorgeous Girl

How much did you say that was!?! (Rodeo Dr)

The boys pimpin' it on Rodeo

Sitting in the big girl seat on the way to get the rental car

Watching Big Bear on the plane

Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm so excited, I'm doing a toe touch!


Lady...are you sure you're doing it right?


Yay! I did it!

Ok...I'm trusting you...

You want to do what with my hand!?!

It has been a busy week!

1) We just celebrated Daddy's 31st birthday last Sunday (5/4). We had a great day even though Daddy was working at the fire station. We brought him his cake and presents. We want to thank Jeremy for being an awesome father and husband! He is an absolutely wonderful person and Ella is so lucky to have him as her father! Thank you, honey, for everything you have done for us...we love you!!!

2) Ella had her 9 month doctors appointment this past Tuesday...I know... can you believe its been 9 month's already? Anyway, she's doing great! She weighs 20 lbs 12 oz. and is 28.5 inches long. She's in the 90th percentile in weight and 95th percentile in height. So she's our growing girl!

3) And then we celebrated Mommy's first Mother's Day. What a wonderful day it was!! Even though Daddy was working, he managed to make Mommy's day a wonderful, family day on that Saturday. We went to the zoo and just had fun! Mommy even got a massage and pedicure out of it. Thank you Jeremy for making my day so special with Ella. I love you with all my heart and thank you so much for being a wonderful father to our Ella. I couldn't ask for anything more! We are so lucky to have you!

For Jeremy and Brianna's Mom's for Mother's Day(Ella's Nannie, MeMe, NeNe, and Na-Na), I know...talk about confusing...we took Ella to Paint-A-Piece and had her hand print put on a tile. Here are some pictures from that.

4) And then we leave on Friday for my cousin's wedding in California. Please pray for our family as we travel. Also this is Ella's first plane ride ( which is 4 hours long) so please pray that she enjoys it and it all goes well. I will post pictures as soon as we get back.

Ella loves Uncle J!

Hey! I'm backwards!


Hmmm...how can I get out of this?

Let me just say...Ella just adores her Uncle J and he just loves her too. He will come over just to visit with her. Anyway he got in a hurry one day and this is how I found her...backwards in her walker...too funny!!!!

Tanner's Funny

I came home from work...took Ella inside...came back outside to find Tanner in the passenger seat ready to go. He just cracks me up!