Ella-isms, Open Gym

Another rain filled weekend! We did get out of the house on Friday. I took Ella to an open gym at IGM Gymnastics in Burnsville. She was SO cautious at the beginning just watching the other kids and walking around. Then she found her favorite - a ball! Hilarious. So many fun obstacles to climb on and play with and she gravitated towards the all familiar ball. But, after about 20 minutes or so, she was in the swing of things and had a good time. Leaving - not so fun. But, we'll be sure to visit there again soon.

A few fun things that Ella is doing lately:

- She asks a question and then after we answer, she says "yep"
"Mommy sitting in the chair? Yes Ella, I'm sitting in the chair. Yep!"

- She's recently started saying "oh no" when something happens (or even when something doesn't happen)

- She loves to sing Row Row Row Your Boat, Ring Around the Rosie and the Cat in the Hat theme song (on PBS)

- She has starting walking up the stairs (instead of crawling)...I know...it's about time! But anyway, she always starts going and then says "Walk up the stairs ...big girl!" Obviously she has started to pick up things we say around the house!

Oh she makes me laugh!

Her big 2nd birthday party is coming up this weekend. So excited to see it all pulled together for her! I've been a bit crafty and made her some new hair bows for the party (picture below, since I'm nerdy like that).