Ellie turns TWO!!!

My baby girl turned two in July, I can  hardly believe it. She is such and big girl and so independent. Since I love FotoFly so much, of course that's where we had to go for her Birthday shoot. They have now teamed up with Thanksgiving Point, the pictures were taken in the garden. She was grumpy to put it lightly, we had taken away her binkie a few days before--so she was a little sensitive. Enjoy!!!

Food Allergies--Oh My!

Poor Miss Ellie had a allergic reaction to milk on Thursday. She loves Buddy Fruit, they are these organic fruit puree pouches that you drink from. I was at the store and noticed they now sell them in a 4 pack. I grabbed the Mango, and didn't think twice about it. I didn't know they made a smoothly version that contained milk. Justin had sent one with her to Kristi's for a snack. I was running a little late to pick her up, once I arrived Kristi ran out to grab me. I went inside and Ellie's face was completely red and swollen, and she was drooling. I gave her some Benadryl, waited to see if it took effect, gave more. I called her pediatrician and told them what happened, they said if she got worse or if she was struggling to breathe to use her Epi-pen and take her to the emergency room immediately. The Benadryl was starting to work, so I decided to go home. Once we arrived home, I noticed that she was developing a rash on her legs and arms. I have never seen this type of reaction with her before. I packed her up and we went to Primary Children's hospital. We were lucky that we got right in. I told them what happened, and that it was milk that was consumed. They educated me that if she is showing two or more symptoms (hives, swelling, throwing up, rash, etc) that the Epi-pen should be used. Since she can not tell me, they determined that her throat was tightening and that is why she was drooling so much. They gave her a epi shot, which almost immediately took away the rash and swelling in her face. Followed by two steroid IV's. She was such a trooper, she only shed a few tears. She was more upset when I took my phone away for the doctors to check her out. They decided to keep her overnight for observation. I didn't know, since she had consumed the milk, it would be in her system for a few days. Once the medication starts to wear off, you can have a full reaction again. This can continue for a few days after exposure. She had to sleep with a breathing monitor taped to her foot all night. For whatever reason, this really upset her. It was a rough night, but thank goodness no additional reaction and we were discharged in the morning. She is still on  a couple steroids but she is pretty much her old self. I tried to get a few photos to document the event but she wasn't having it (I don't blame her).

She was trying to find the Cheerios. Her poor hand is wrapped to keep her IV in, she was wearing these tabs on her chest to monitor her breathing, and the 3 wire contraption is to her toe for her heart rate.

Got the baggie

Tracy Aviary

I thought this was so cute. She is picking dandelions and blowing the seeds :)

Sunday afternoon we were deciding what to do with ourselves. Tracy Aviary was recently remolded, and Ellie loves birds, so we thought it was a win-win situation. Ellie could have cared less about the birds. She was captivated by the gravel and wood chip walking paths.

She decided to take over pushing her stroller, and fill the bottom mesh storage bin with rocks.

Our awesome Daddy

All that running and throwing rock sure makes me thirsty

She took a little interest in these flamingos, but of course she had to get around the guard rail for a up close encounter.

Quick update

My work schedule has been crazy busy lately, two UTA's for April. It was a little difficult trying to make time for some family fun, but I think we made it happen.

Playing in the dirt while Mom and Dad did a little yard work

Watching the water fountain outside Tracey Aviary

Feeding the ducks

Running away from the ducks

We went to the Children's Museum at the Gateway

She had so much fun playing in the water

We made Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes, she licked off her first beater

I re-dipped it for her 3x's :)

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we ate homemade black bean and sweet potato tamales. Delicious!!!

Easter

It was a fabulous egg-less Easter at the Bagley's. A delicious non-dairy/egg brunch, followed by plastic Easter egg hunt. We were fortunate to have our family over and enjoy spending time with them. Photos courtesy of my sister Melissa (Thx!).

Vegan Belgian waffles with thick cut peppered bacon (left) and blueberry coffee cake (back left) and potatoes scramble (back right) Yummy!

Fresh fruit

The most beautiful little girl

Ellie and her Uncle Richard

Here I come...

Happy Easter!!!

Wheeler Farm

A couple weeks ago I had taken a day off of work so that Ellie and I could visit Southern UT, but it ended up not working out-- so what to do with the extra time ? Wheeler Farm, perfect place to let your toddler explore (With supervision of course). It was windy day, but that didn't stop us.

Looking at the chickens

 

Sorry, I have lots more photos but when I upload them they are facing the wrong way??? Until I can figure it out...

Playing on the deck

We have been very fortunate this week that we have had gorgeous weather this week. 70's with a high of 80's, just perfect. Ellie has been having so much fun playing outside. Here is a few pics of her playing on the deck with her much beloved stroller.