Sister Act

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!

So Thankful

This year we have so many things to be thankful for, I don't even know where to begin. We are so thankful for our silly, healthy little girls. They have filled our lives with so much joy and laughter. There is nothing better than waking up to their smiling, energetic faces and warm kisses each morning--especially if the first of those kisses comes later than 6:30 a.m.

And while we're extremely thankful for all the good things in our lives, our girls are already looking past Thanksgiving to Christmas. In response to their enthusiasm, we took the opportunity this weekend to put up and decorate our tree, as well as make a few Christmas cookies. Well, maybe they really are Thanksgiving cookies--because they're definitely not going to make it to Christmas!

Daddy's Girls

When mom is away, oh how they play. On this day, when I was out for a run, daddy took out the camera and got some pics of his girls supporting his team.

Little Miss Pigtails

Lily is quickly approaching three years old and I can't believe it! We have embraced the mullet and let her hair grow out a little so she can wear it in a slightly more girlish manner. Lily loves her pigtails and really does not like it when people try to mess with them. She covers them and says, "Don't touch my tails." :) She is definitely pretty girly. She loves shoes and having her nails painted, and as a result of her Halloween face paint, she now loves makeup too. In addition to her growing up too fast, we have been attending weekly mom and tot gymnastics classes that have been a lot of fun. Her favorite thing to do is jump on the trampoline. I wouldn't be surprised if Santa brings something for her to jump on for Christmas. She is liking gymnastics so much, she comes home and works on it with Baby Ella. She has taught Baby Ella (all by herself) how to do the butterfly sit, and as a family we have practiced forward rolls over and over and over again. Ella can't get enough of forward rolling!

Lily's favorites:
Running, racing, chasing
Playing with her daddy
B. Ella
Animals and Dinosaurs
Dora
MILK (she loves her diary)

Trick-or-Treat

We celebrated another fun Halloween at Emily's house with the family. Lily went as a mermaid and Ella a little pink fish. I had so much fun working with my mom designing and creating Ella bella's costume this year. Lily's we actually bought and then embellished with lots of "sparklies". I am already looking forward to spending time with my mom next year making some more fun costumes. Lily and Ella are already looking forward to the candy.