Summer 2013 has been a brand new season for our family. Obviously, the addition of Isaac has brought new joys and new dynamics as our family became four. Ella has also continued to grow and change in ways that made this summer different than the past.
For one, she has become increasingly verbal, learning new words and phrases every week. This summer she learned to speak in sentences and more clearly articulate her emotions and experiences, leading to some awesome and humorous memories.
Some highlights:
Upon meeting her brother, who was swaddled the first time she saw him: "Does he have hands?!"
Enjoying extra grandparent time with Isaac's arrival: "You crack me up, Grandpa!"
For some reason she also acquired a British accent this summer: "Did you sleep during nap today, Ella?" "I did not." (She hasn't learned contractions yet!)
My favorite thing this summer has been visiting the pool. Isaac got in a few visits, stocking up on his Vitamin D. Unfortunately, he also suffered his first sunburn after this visit.
Ella had so much fun with her friends. She and Jay grew closer than ever this summer, loving each other's sweet company. Ella also couldn't get enough of the pool.
At an end-of-the-summer pool party, Billy let her float in a little deeper water in her life vest. She followed his instructions to kick and cried out with wonder, "I'm flying, Papi!!! I like it!" I think we've got a swimmer....
