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In the last few days, Ella has climbed on top of the washing machine, up to the bathroom sinks, on end tables, and can climb on and off the couch with ease. She has also gotten much more confident at walking and is starting to walk more than she crawls.

Yesterday, when I asked Rand if he would like a baked potato, he informed me that "God didn't make him for potatoes."

Ella is starting to get quite a little mind of her own. If you dare lift her off the washing machine, for example, she goes boneless and starts howling.

Both kids are really into an old Rockapella CD -- their favorite songs are "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," "Carmen San Diego," and "Zombie Jamboree.