This year I decided I would actually go to a little effort and get Ella a costume together. She went as a kitten, who lost (and subsequently found) her mittens. She loved the idea of it when we tried it on a few days before.
For the trunk or treat Daniel and I went as the other two kittens who lost their mittens. Unfortunately, Ella decided she wanted no part of it. Never fear. We just told everyone she was a crazy cat lady.
She was also hyped up for trick or treating all through dinner, but once the time came she stopped at two houses before starting to melt down. Life with toddler.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Ella's Fall Adventures
Fall has been warm and sunny here in Texas! The leaves did change colors and fall from the trees. One day we made a cool leaf picture!
We went to a new park and saw a "kitty house"
We went to a fun fall sign language storytime and sang lots of songs about pumpkins. We even learned how to say pumpkin in sign language. With the coordinators directions, we made fall sensory rice.
We went to a new park and saw a "kitty house"
We went to a fun fall sign language storytime and sang lots of songs about pumpkins. We even learned how to say pumpkin in sign language. With the coordinators directions, we made fall sensory rice.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Things We Don't Want to Forget
The are lots of somethings that we are going to forget, but there a few things that I don't want buried in the sands of time -- lost forever.
Ella has decided that only Daddy can be awesome. If you say "Ella is awesome." She will retort,"No, Daddy awesome!"
Ella has started to say "Pretty! Thank you!" When we give her a new surprise that she likes.
She has also started to say," No thank you " when she doesn't want somethin
She calls her Pooh Bear "Mama Pooh Cat"
She likes to yell "Run way" and then proceeded to run away. She runs back with open arms when I squat down with my arms open wide and yell,"Can I have a hug?"
Ella has decided that only Daddy can be awesome. If you say "Ella is awesome." She will retort,"No, Daddy awesome!"
Ella has started to say "Pretty! Thank you!" When we give her a new surprise that she likes.
She has also started to say," No thank you " when she doesn't want somethin
She calls her Pooh Bear "Mama Pooh Cat"
She likes to yell "Run way" and then proceeded to run away. She runs back with open arms when I squat down with my arms open wide and yell,"Can I have a hug?"
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Texts to Grandma
I will sometimes send the grandparents picture text updates. I thought I'd share the most recent with you.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Ella to the Dentist
Ella finally went to the dentist. Things pretty well all things considered. Her teeth did get cleaned and examined. (Despite some cranky moments)
On the way out of the office a little boy passed by and got an elephant mask for a prize. He put it on upside down (on purpose.) Whenever I asked her about the appointment she'd say "'phant! Silly 'phant" The other things she found memorable were the treasure box (She'll correct you if you call it a prize box.) and the duck she got to bring home.
On a side note, who knew that having a new pink tooth brush would totally change brushing time? She now opens her mouth and doesn't fight! She also loves the dolphin flosser we got.
On the way out of the office a little boy passed by and got an elephant mask for a prize. He put it on upside down (on purpose.) Whenever I asked her about the appointment she'd say "'phant! Silly 'phant" The other things she found memorable were the treasure box (She'll correct you if you call it a prize box.) and the duck she got to bring home.
On a side note, who knew that having a new pink tooth brush would totally change brushing time? She now opens her mouth and doesn't fight! She also loves the dolphin flosser we got.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Kitchen Cabinet Doors Reveal!
It is time for the long awaited cabinet door reveal. Our timeline was definitely destroyed pretty early on when it took forever for each coat of stain to dry. (Didn't use a strong enough grit sandpaper we think.) Then we had to change out the pulls that inspired the project because they didn't look great with the color we selected for the stain.
But the results are still awesome!
But the results are still awesome!
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Wildflower Seed Cookies
This year our stake did a service project to help out a local middle school. Daniel helped to pull weeds, load dirt, and lots of manual labor.
Ella and I helped to plant wildflower seeds. First we made seed balls by mixing clay, compost, wildflower seeds, and a little water. We had to tell the toddlers to roll them up like cookie dough. Ella insisted on calling them cookies the rest of the morning. After rolling the balls, we were told to throw them out onto the hill behind the school. Ella made a little friend and they spread the seed balls far and wide. Service a success.
Ella and I helped to plant wildflower seeds. First we made seed balls by mixing clay, compost, wildflower seeds, and a little water. We had to tell the toddlers to roll them up like cookie dough. Ella insisted on calling them cookies the rest of the morning. After rolling the balls, we were told to throw them out onto the hill behind the school. Ella made a little friend and they spread the seed balls far and wide. Service a success.
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