Sunday, November 29, 2009

Giving Thanks 2009!

It's early morning turkey time! Adam, darling, are you awake?


John enjoyed one more birthday present from Uncle David
The table was set for our FIRST Thanksgiving at home. Not perfect, but oh such fun!
Ella watched the Macy's Day Parade with Mom.
Adam and John went out to play football.


Adam took care of the kids so I could go black friday shopping with my mom. Then we put up all the Christmas decorations. Sure was a great weekend!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

John's 7th Birthday

I took a trip to John's school with some goodies for his class. I wish I had the camera! John had a big old smile when he saw his mom come into the cafeteria.


John and Ella swinging for candies.

John got wonderful presents. Transformers, building kits, movies, puzzle games, money, and Legos. He was sure to give everyone a hug.



I wish I had more photos of the family that came over!
John was so grateful for the night. He's such a blessing to our family!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

FINALS WEEK

Two days without a shower,
lack of makeup,
greasy hair with bobby pin,
and really ugly Walmart reading glasses.
It must be
FINALS WEEK!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Getting ready for the Holidays

Ella has a routine on sitting on this step stool for lunch. Perfect size!
Ella is growing so fast! Our little
lady is a big girl! Dancing with Daddy


Baby Kell is my Dad's new puppy and we get to watch her sometimes. She got a brand new sweater for the holidays.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Back into October

Here's a reverse synopsis of what we did this October. It has been one busy month!
Found this little friend on the driveway.
Adam and I turned into Cave People for Halloween. We went to two fabulous Halloween parties in one night. Then I took my online midterm at 11:15pm!! It was due at midnight. WHEW!


John and Ella turned into a ghost and a ballerina. They loved their Gogo's Halloween party and went to 'Trunk or Treat' too. On Halloween night they got lots of candy and came home to watch Star Wars. Adam, my dad, and I stayed up to watch PSYCHO. Gotta love that one!


Earlier in the month we had a lovely weekend with niece and nephew, Bastian and Andi. It was fun having a baby around the house. Ella LOVED...LOVED helping her sweet baby cousin.


Bastian and John practiced ninja moves.


Bastian had a blast running around with the kids.

My mom cam over to visit and cuddled Andi. What a great Nana!


We also took a trip to the zoo. Total fun petting the stingrays! This is my favorite part. I MADE Adam take a photo of Ella and me.



The new aquarium is a wonderful addition to the zoo.

John even made a new best friend! This fish would not leave him alone! We found out later, the fish was protecting little babies!



Enjoying the beautiful weather! What a wonderful month! We've endured the busy schedule and try to continue to focus on what's MOST important... Family! Johnny had an excellent last soccer game (they won!), Ella loves dance class, and I'm busy going to school full time. Adam also turned 31! These moments seem to fly by so fast.