Have Diaper, Will Travel

For weeks, Ella has been struggling to move by reaching forward and dragging herself across the floor with her arms. That all changed today, though. After staying with the grandparents for a couple of hours, Ella was delighted to see her Mom and Dad come back to get her. In a rush to get to Daddy, her arms and legs started pumping and all of a sudden she was crawling. Her feet are still tangle-prone, but she's making good headway and has already covered quite a distance. So look out, folks -- Ella's officially on the lam.

The Speed Walker



The Dress



This picture is of Julie at eight months old.



This is Ella in the same spot at six months, wearing the same dress.

The Mustard Field