Here are some pictures from the last few weeks. They're in reverse order, sorry, I didn't have the energy to sort them out! We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. Here's hoping 2010 is as good as 2009 was!
Ella Kate's new dress!
So, do you like it? I hope so because I made it!! Ok, well, I didn't make it by myself, there was more than a little help from Linda. Neither of us thought it would turn out well, but we were pleasantly surprised! We even made it reversable. I now understand why we pay professional seamstresses to make these dresses, though, they're way harder than they look!
New Year's Eve
Since TN played in the Chick-Fil-A (aka Peach) Bowl on New Year's Eve all of our friends were preoccupied. We went out to dinner by ourselves and truly enjoyed our evening out. Thanks to Mimi and Pops for babysitting. It was rainy and cold, so we didn't stay out to watch the ball drop on Market Square. It was a nice night and we're looking forward to 2010.
Christmas and Christmas Eve
After a full morning of opening presents from Santa, Ella Kate was super tuckered out and took a great nap during which the Elves returned with some more gifts! She had so much fun going through her stocking, couldn't get enough of the play-dough and her necklaces and bracelets. She also got some plastic Dairy Queen ice cream cones. I think we had just as much fun watching her open the presents as she did opening them! Each time she opened one she cried "WOW!" even if she didn't know what it was. Kinda like she's already aiming for politeness :)
New vacuum from MimiPops, wish it was real, we'd have super clean floors!
The jacket was from MimiPops and she wanted to wear it as she opened and played with more gifts!
She got a set of doll toys- a pack 'n' play, baby carrier seat, high chair, bouncer, changing pad, and a carrier that she wears. She loves taking care of her babies!
She brought out each gift, even the ones that were way too heavy and big to carry. She had SUCH a good time divvying them up and tearing off the paper.
She got a big stuffed dog that she named Snoopy (after she saw the Snoopy Christmas "book" from my parents). Snoopy is a girl and she wears Ella Kate's necklaces and bracelets when Ella Kate is napping :)
Chris' photography
An ornament Ella Kate made at school of her hand print. Too precious for words. I'll cherish this one.
Ella Kate setting out Santa's cookies and milk. She was so excited to see they were gone and nothing but crumbs was left the next morning. She kept pointing to the chimney and saying Santa? Reindeer? Cookies?
Reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with Mommy
Reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with Daddy
Making Santa's Christmas cookies.
Mixing the cookie dough-- she LOVES helping in the kitchen, even washing dishes!
Funny picture of Lacey hiding under my desk when Chris was vacuuming. She is so scared of that vacuum!
Cuteness after church. I love that hat!
Sitting with Daddy in front of the fire. It has been SO cold here. Today it was a high of 24 and the wind chill made it 13!!!!
Ella Kate loves her Abbey. Abbey is SO patient with her, too. Abbey was just lying there and Ella Kate climbed on top and rather than asking her to ride she just hugged her around the neck and loving her to pieces. She loves her doggies and asks for them all the time. One of her favorite books right now is "Busy Doggies" and she labels each dog as one of hers and giggles and laughs at each picture.
