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Charli's 1st visit to Iowa

uncle Adam singing to the girls

Ella & Charli - 7 mos. & 2 mos.

State Fair time!

We went to the fair twice this year. The first weekend was really hot so we didn't take Ella, she stayed home w/ gma & gpa Batten while mom and dad went w/ gma & gpa Sadler and Aunt Em and Uncle Pat. We took Ella the 2nd weekend, which was a lot nicer out. She loved people watching...she did so good - didn't cry or fuss once.

Ella looking @ the baby chicks at the"Little Hands on the Farm" exhibit.


Sitting on the Big Pumpkin!

Adult fair night!

Actually a good picture of Benjamin and I - these are hard to come by!

Ella's 6 month stats

Ella had her 6 month Doctor appointment on her daddy's birthday August 17. Ella weighed 18lbs 7ozs and is 26.7" long! She's in the 95th percentile for both height and weight.

She has been trying to crawl all month! We even had to lower her crib because she pulls herself up to everything. She can't quite pull herself up completely on her own, but will stand up to something if you place her. All she wants to do is explore. We've also starting baby proofing the house, even bought a baby gate for the top of the steps. She loves to just sit on the floor and play in the mornings and watch me get ready. She is such a good girl!