A few weeks ago, Ella and I were in a Sama Baby Organics fashion show at New Living here in Houston for the Sprout Day event.
We had fun, Ella was a champ and wore a cute outfit, we drank AMAZING Italian Wedding Cake soda from the always-hip OpMom and then went and ate blood orange chocolate ice cream at The Chocolate Bar.
We even saw our pal Ruthie belly dancing!!
Photos by Sara Catherine Photography - check out the whole set on Flickr and on her site. She's great!
Although certainly too dark and mature to collect for the Bunn, Mark Ryden's work is devastatingly haunting and beautiful. This image of his Maple Tree Nymph painting reminds me so much of the shortie (see here -- and here).
If his work looks familiar to you, that's because you've probably already seen it in the Summer 2009 edition of Hi-Fructose magazine this month. I love seeing even the tiniest glimpses of Ella in unexpected places.
Ella's new school (2 months in now!!) had a 'Graduation Ceremony' a couple of weeks back that was wildly precious. Never mind the fact that Ella wasn't actually graduating, each little kiddo class had worked on a few songs to sing (including choreography) to their fawning, video and digital camera-laden parentals.
So yeah, pretty much the cutest thing ever. They sang songs about animals (which cleared up the mystery on why Ella had been roaring at us every few minutes lately -- 'Hi baby, do you want a snack??' 'Yes please Mommy RAWR RAWR RAWR RAWR RAWR RAWR.' '?????' 'RAWR').
Also, I'd like to thank Ella for having miraculously not spilled anything on her (very very cute) polka dot dress - not just before her performance, but for the ENTIRE DAY. Seriously a minor miracle, obviously her fashion sense guided her hands, juice boxes and other offending materials.
Long story short, Ella's very first Graduation Day (sans the Pomp and Circumstance) was wonderful, even though it was a massive reminder of just how darn fast she's growing. College here we come.
#2 - AKA - Mojy ("cause he looks like Mojo only smaller')
Originally uploaded by jj_lassberg.
We're getting a kitten in a few weeks from the always-rocking JJ, Karl and familia. His name is Moji and he is precious.
I will probably be trying to stuff him in my purse to bring him to work with me (after scuffling with Ella who will be trying to stuff him in her backpack to bring to school), so I'm warning everyone in advance.
:) If you're on Facebook, click this link to watch the video.
The Easter bunny and her big pink egg
Originally uploaded by happykatie.
Poor Ella was down and out for most of the weekend with an upset tummy, but we did manage to get some sunshine fun and ball playing time.
Hope your Easter was wonderful!!
Nice to have the Bunn home after a super-fun-happy-visit with her Grammy, Aunt Peggy, uncle and cousins. Spoiled much? Yes, in all the best ways :)
Park 9
Originally uploaded by happybuela.
A little happykiddo park playing zen from happybuela. :) LOVE!
On her way
Originally uploaded by happykatie.
Ella started at a new school this week, after a sad goodbye to a super lady that had been watching her at her home for almost a year and a half.
Her new school means lots more kids to play with, a real playground to jump and run on and a more structured learning environment (= awesome). She's picking up colors, numbers and letters faster even after just a few days -- and since she's the only kiddo not potty trained in her class, she's advancing in those areas too after watching all of her pals get to be in on the fun.
Also, new school means bringing lunch to school every day - which of course means Princess Lunchbox Time. This is one happy happy happykiddo.
Thanks to the power of Cute Overload, I ran across this image of a very small and very large-eyed little bunn. Might be a weird thing to say, but this is seriously EXACTLY what Ella looks like when she knows she's in trouble.
*blink blink blink*
Amazing likeness, albeit slightly more furry.
Loving these handmade keyhole flats for the kiddos - sweet and simple design and all Vegan to boot. Best of all (and yes, you can totally roll your eyes on this one), you can get matching shoes for Mama too. I'm totally down. :)
