I Ate The Whole Vote

The ladies at our polling place put and "I Voted" sticker on Ella. I was going to take a picture of her wearing it when we got home. The whole way home, she was very content in her stroller. I didn't realize she was EATING her sticker! The rest of the night, she kept going after Loran and my stickers. They must be tasty!

This is what has been salvaged of the sticker. We'll find the rest in a couple of days.

Ella has gotten so lovey lately. She cuddles and hugs and sometimes tries to kiss. The kiss is absolutely wet and disgusting, but still worth it (If you're her parent and you think her bodily fluids aren't the worst thing in the world). I love the cuddles, except the other night, she cuddled into my hair and then bit the top of my ear!

Yesterday my mom and I took Ella to the MN Zoo. It was such a perfect day. 74 degrees (in November!) and sunny with a light breeze. The animals were so active and the new Russia's Grizzly Coast exhibit was so amazing. The bears were so fun to watch. As were the tigers who were really active. Ella stayed awake for almost the entire outing which is impressive since we were there from 11 - 3:30. She enjoyed the people watching and screaming/screeching for entertainment. We called it the baby alarm. The animals knew when Ella was on the way. That or she was trying to communicate with the prairie dogs.

Grandma and Ella by the tiger exhibit.

That's a big kitty!

After her bottle she was especially wound up and screechy, we were joking that she must have some Red Bull in her formula. Three minutes later, I look down at her in the stroller and she's passed out sleeping. So, she missed out on the dolphins, but otherwise, saw many kids and animals. It was such a perfect and fun day.

Then, I'd just changed Ella at my Mom's house and after I'd gotten her dressed, she was laying on her back, on the floor and she just rolled over! It was the first time she'd rolled over from her back to stomach. Previously, it's always been tummy to back. She did it three more times. Of course, when we got home, I tried to show Loran and she would not roll. I'm not entirely sure he believes me, but my mom saw it, so I have a witness.

Loran is in the zone watching election results pour in. This is one of his favorite days of the year, besides his birthday.