As Ellie is getting older, more flexible and more resilient, we can play a bit rougher, so lately we’ve been having fun throwing Ellie onto the couch. Continue reading “Getting thrown onto the couch”
Category: Playing
Building, destroying, creating, thinking
The (static) electric slide [VIDEO]
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Yesterday, we took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to a new park in St Pete – Crisp Park. Ellie had a lot of fun playing on the slides once she got the hang of it, and it was made all the better by the static electricity that built up on the slide, causing her to have a ‘fro every time she went down. Continue reading “The (static) electric slide [VIDEO]”
Wheelbarrow monster [VIDEO]
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Grandad has a few toys at his house for when Ace comes around to play, so when Ellie came across this wheelbarrow, she decided that it is better served as a face mask than a wheelbarrow and so the wheelbarrow monster was born. Continue reading “Wheelbarrow monster [VIDEO]”
Nice to meet you [VIDEO]
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Today, Ellie randomly offered out her hand as if for a handshake, which made for a good 5 minutes of handshakes, introductions and giggles. Continue reading “Nice to meet you [VIDEO]”
Playing in a soft-play area [VIDEO]
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Taking an opportunity to see Granny, we went to Westow’s to play while it was cold and wet outside. While a little timid at first, Ellie got a bit more adventurous and started playing and moving around by herself. Continue reading “Playing in a soft-play area [VIDEO]”
A day with Max and Nicola
Before Mama and I went to go and see Max playing basketball, Max and Nicola got to spend a little time with Ellie. Continue reading “A day with Max and Nicola”
Boxing Day
Boxing Day was much like Christmas Day, just a bit more low key. Ellie has once again surrounded by family, games, playing and laughter. Continue reading “Boxing Day”
Meeting Betty
Mama’s good friend Lauren is in town after moving to Chicago a couple of years ago. She and her 9-month old daughter Betty had a great time meeting Ellie. Continue reading “Meeting Betty”
Playing with balls [VIDEO]
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Now that Ellie is so much more mobile, she has a lot of fun playing with things that she can launch, so she has several balls that she likes to throw around and kick. Continue reading “Playing with balls [VIDEO]”
Ellie with her cart [VIDEO]
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As part of our mini-Christmas, Ellie got a Radio Flyer, which she soon took to pulling around the house. It was adorable watching her pull it along, deciding it was too much effort, abandoning it, turning around and realising it was no longer with her before fetching it again. Continue reading “Ellie with her cart [VIDEO]”