Later, Ella went on to score the winning run
(it's a good thing the other team's babies can't crawl yet!
Though it did make for a very slow game...)
Ella never forgets to thank her adoring fans...
Without them, she'd just be another ball player...
Swimming...
Swimming... 
Ba Ba with Daddy...
more swimming...
Immediately, they had to make all kinds of appearances. They christened the new Choo Choo on University Campus...
When they arrived at the graduation, Aunt Mo gave Gavin directions to the podium...
As he was the guest speaker. He spoke about the many possibilities available to the graduates, and all that is ahead. He was eloquent. 
Ella and Gavin could not be more proud of their Uncle Daniel! Congratulations!
Due to the fact that Ella's favorite word is Da Da, we're going to assume it translates (loosely) to Mommy- at least for Mother's Day. 
While hiking through the woods of west, we stumble upon the very rare Babyous Bearous and her companion Stuffedous Bearous.
In trying to approach the species, we appear to have angered the Babyous Bearous, so we find it safer to slowly back away, and leave her to continue her romp.
Babyous Bearous begins her daily hygiene routine of cleaning her Stuffedous counter part. Later, Bearous Stuffedous will return the favor.
Ella wants to say "Thank You" to Grammy and MomMom for a fun-filled weekend while Mommy and Daddy went camping! 
She had the best time! We love you!
nar·co·lep·sy[nahr-kuh-lep-see]
a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.* 
*Prior to this, Mommy came into the room to find Ella standing, yes standing, in her crib. Mommy then decided to drop the mattress. While Mommy was doing that, Ella sat on the floor and attempted to pull herself up using the changing table, and nearly pulled it down on top of herself. When the crib was deemed safe, Ella was put in for a nap. Mommy got in the shower. While in the shower, Mommy heard a loud BOOM, and ran into Ella's room to find that she had pulled down a lamp, and the baby monitor. Mommy went back to the shower to rinse the shampoo out of her hair. When she came out, this is what she found...
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Grammy! Happy birthday to you!
Now, let's eat cake! I'd like my piece without fire and wax, please! Thank you!
On Easter morning, Ella ran down the stairs (with Daddy) to see if Peter Cottontail brought her a basket full of goodies. He did! She ripped open her basket only to find...
Biter Biscuits (not a favorite)...
Some pink garbage for her head...
and some sweet, sweet shades from her cousin, Uncle Gavin! 
They have wonderful swings*...
(*Daddies not included)
tiny little hippos to ride (and they don't even move),
and beautiful scenery (again, get your own daddy)...
Did I mention the swings?
Ella loves the Van Saun Park and Zoo.... Bring on Spring!
When Irish eyes are smilin'... (parade #1)
Sure it's like a mornin' spring... (parade #3)
in the lilt of Irish laughter... (parade #2)
you can hear the angels sing... 
When Irish hearts are happy, all the world seems bright and gay... 
And when Irish eyes are smilin', sure they steal your heart away!
Was her Valentine Daddy...
or Elmo?
Daddy will always be Ella's one and only Valentine!!!
Hold onto your lunches, ladies and gentlemen... Ella's just itchin' to try out her new tooth...
Until...
She met...
Ella Elizabeth...
Ella Kathleen has met her match...
*Here's a fun fact: Ella Elizabeth's parents are Catherine and Josh as well... Looks like Mommy and Daddy have met their match too!
Here's the first photo of Jachee's tattoo in honor of Ella Kathleen. It's a Hamsa (a Jewish symbol of protection) with the baby's hand print inside. The eye was actually taken from a photo of Ella. The Hebrew letters represent her Hebrew name Sima (for Josh's MomMom Sylvia), and Milka (for Josh's grandmother Mildred). The center letters are her initials Ella Kathleen (named for Grammie) Goodman.
The design was one that Josh came up with, and Andrew O'Melia put together and made happen. Thanks Andrew! Your talent is endless, and Josh couldn't be happier! Andrew can be reached for any creative design needs at andrew.omelia@cox.net or see some of his designs at www.myspace.com/andrewomelia.
After weeks of waiting...
and many toys eaten...
we have a TOOTH*!!!!!!!!