Little Miss Independence celebrates Independence Day. I took this towards the end of the day, and she was tired (thus the binky). *

I don't remember what was so funny, but it makes a cute picture. Taken earlier on the 4th. *

A little blurry, but such a cute smile! *

Ella loves to watch Daddy mow the lawn. However, watching him while standing on her knees is a new feat! *

Looks like Daddy needs a break! *

Ella squealed when Daddy began to wave at her. *

"He saw me, Mommy! He did! He waved!" *

I just love this picture! *

Cute girl with her arms on the coffee table...wait, on the coffee table? Yes, folks, she's STANDING!! And got there by herself!! *

Yep, I did it, and I will do it again! *

I had Ella standing in front of me, as I sat on the floor this evening. She decided she wanted to walk to her exersaucer... *

...so I held her hands while she led me to the exersaucer, which she reached out for, and stood there, playing with the toys on it. *

And she's enjoying herself! She stood there, playing and trying to chew on one toy attached to it for a good five minutes or more. We're in trouble.... *

Toy chewing...she didn't want to let go to get a better grip on the toy part, so she simply "bobbed for" the toy! *

Post-standing, jabbering away.... *

Uh-oh...someone decided to play with Teddy's food! We caught her right after it tipped, so she didn't get a kibble snack this time! *

I asked Ella if she wanted to pet Teddy...she crawled right over and plopped her little hands right on the poor dog's rump! *

She really does love her doggy. *

Even if Teddy does lick any exposed body parts! *

Best buds, just chillin' and watchin' Jeopardy. :) *

Ella imitates Kilroy. *

A rare serious moment, captured for posterity. *

Ah, the joy of bubbles on a summer afternoon.... *

Look at them choppers! *

Bubbles tickle! *

Ella and daddy, having waaaay too much fun! *

She loves to crawl under furniture and toys.... *

Playing with a new dolly from the San Diego doll show. *