Monthly Archives: August 2009

Tummy Time!

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Angela @ The Mango Memoirs • 1 Comment


Ella loves her tummy time. At least for the first little while. It gives her a chance to look around at the world from a completely different perspective. While she’s been on her belly in the middle of the living room floor over the last few days, I’ve caught her stretching way up to be able to see higher places. It’s always been when I’ve had my back to her while doing something like adjusting the radio or folding clothes. I think she’s trying to see what I’m doing! I turn around and she gets a big smile. I feel like I’ve caught her in the middle of something. It’s absolutely adorable.


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Meet the Godparents

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Angela @ The Mango Memoirs • 0 Comments

Ella met her godparents weeks ago, but I’m just now getting the photos uploaded. (We added some back-up devices to our computer shortly before Ella came along, and I still get frustrated with the speed at which it takes to deal with photos. There has to be a faster method, although I haven’t figured it out yet.) Both Kristin and Anton were able to meet Ella on the same day. We spent some time at the apartment before going to dinner at the very cool new Burger Jones on Lake Calhoun, which was actually Ella’s first restaurant.

Kristin is Pete’s oldest sister and the source of Ella’s middle name (along with my mom). We look forward to Kristin teaching Ella a few dance moves in the future. She’s a very talented dancer and spends lots of time dancing with a studio in Wisconsin.

Anton and Pete have been very good friends since Pete’s days singing in the St. Olaf Choir. Ella has already sung her first duet with Anton, which probably came as a bit of a surprise to our little girl. Anton joined her as she sang out (some might say she was crying out), which quieted her momentarily. With Kristin’s dancing influence and Anton’s in the world of music, Ella’s opportunities in the artistic world will be many.




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Six Weeks!

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Angela @ The Mango Memoirs • 1 Comment

That’s right, Ladies & Gentlemen, our little Ella is six weeks old! Today the two of us (Ang & Ella) went to Owatonna for a doctor’s appointment before doing a little shopping. Ella got a pretty stylish little red dress for the end of summer as well as a baby book. The three of us are about to head out the door for a walk with one very specific destination: ice cream. It’s a great day to celebrate!


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Gooing & Cooing

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Angela @ The Mango Memoirs • 0 Comments

It’s amazing how quickly Ella is growing and how the time is flying. She’s 5 1/2 weeks old already! Can you believe it? One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in her in the last week is that she is starting to coo. It’s adorable. Pete wonders if she’ll be as big a talker as her mommy. Time will tell!

Another first this week: Ella has a cold. I have one too. She’s still eating well and seems happy, so maybe it’s not bothering her too much. I’ve never wiped such a tiny nose. It’s pretty cute.

Today Ella is going to be a big cousin! Ang’s sister, Becky, is currently in labor. She’s expecting a little girl, Malena. Malena and Ella will be not be very far apart in age, which will make for fun family gatherings and play dates in the future!

I’m still learning how to upload pictures from our camera to the computer, so as soon as I do I’ll get them posted.


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