Photos by Summer Knobloch
As you can tell, the playhouse and new basement were a huge hit. From Santa, Ella received 150+ balls, as they are her toy and word of choice. Lily received her pink kitchen and has been cooking up a storm ever since. We were very thankful to be able to spend time with so many family members over the Christmas weekend. We look forward to many more fun Christmases to come!
Over the holiday break, Lily was happy to have some snow to shovel and Ella was happy to help her get all zipped up!
This was Jeff major project to end out 2009. We cleaned up the basement with new carpet, fresh coats of paint, and a special addition of a dad-made playhouse. We finished up the playhouse promptly at 3:30 a.m. Christmas morning. The girls love it and so do we!
Mimi invited us along with Lily's other Grandma and her Great-Grandma to attend a very fun and special luncheon at the country club geared towards kids. Besides being a little scared of the Grinch, everyone had a really great time. When we first arrived the kids sat for a fun show put on by none other than the Grinch himself and the Mayor of Whoville. Lily loved being around all the kids and set aside her initial fear of the Grinch to enjoy the show. After the show we had a kids dream buffet of everything from hot dogs, pizza, and mac and cheese to cheese quesadillas. Don't worry--there was fruit and salad as well--but I think that was quickly passed by for the candy table and sundae bar. I think I was more in heaven than my children! After lunch we got in a long line to see none other than the big man himself. Lily was so patient and both girls hung in there long enough to get to see him up close. We all had such a wonderful time that it is now going to be an annual event. I can't wait until next year! :)
Now that B. Ella is walking, this dynamic duo has become even closer. Ella wants to do everything her big sister does and she is very determined to keep up!
