Yesterday

Ellie was just done at the end of the day.

At Braden's soccer practice. Check it out Ellie's hair is finally growing out.

Abby lost her first tooth.

Ellie played with playdoh for a really long time.

Ellie also painted for a really long time.

Yesterday was a good day.

Fun Art

I bought this frame yesterday at goodwill for $2.00. I spray painted it and just put fabric in the back. I think it turned out pretty cute. I think I will hang it in Ellie's room.

A new project!!!

Yes I know it is ugly, but I couldn't pass it up. Seriously it was only $8.00. Can't you just see it in the corner of my living room reupholstered in some fun bright fabric? Oh I can!!! Let's just say Gavin is not too happy about it.

Is she really ready?

Does it mean your two year old is ready to be potty trained when they are changing their own diaper? Yes that is right, I came downstairs today to find Ellie changing her own diaper. She just turned two in January. She can't be ready yet. Or maybe I am just not ready. I know your probably thinking your crazy. But seriously diapers are SO convenient. Anyways we will see what happens.

CATCH UP!!!

It's hard for me to catch up these days. So much going on I just feel overwhelmed. What I really need is a mini vacation to re-group and relax a little so I can tackle all that needs to be done around here. Oh well.

Braden turned 8 in February and the one thing that he was looking forward to was starting scouts. He has been working really hard. A few weeks ago at their pack meeting Braden earned his Bobcat. We are so proud of him for the effort he has put into his scouting.

For the past couple of weeks Abby has been coming home from school telling me about all of her friends that have been getting their ears pierced. She kept begging for her to get hers done. So on Monday night we headed to the mall to get it done. She was SO brave. She didn't even cry.

Ellie is just cute and funny. What more can I say. She is a handful and some days I would like to give her away (not really). She is my buddy during the days. Today I took her to the splash pad at the mall so she could play in the water. It was a little cold and windy but she didn't mind. She loves the water. Then she asked for a ice cream cone. Sure why not at 10 in the morning.

I sure love my kids.

What's new???

I bought a new lamp for our family room. Still trying to decide if I should keep it.

I've just been making these.


I've been hanging out in here a lot. What a mess.

Naughty

Ellie is SO naughty!!!! What is it about the third child? Braden and Abby were never this naughty. Last week I found her on the top bunk of the bunk beds. Notice there is no ladder. What a stinker. Also last week she decided she needed something on the top of her dresser so she pulled out the bottom drawer and stood in it and the whole dresser fell on top of her. Luckily she was okay but I wasn't. Maybe to all of you this behavior is normal but not to me. I have never had a child as naughty as Ellie is.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter!!! We have had a wonderful weekend. Saturday morning we had a small Easter egg hunt with some of our friends that live on our street. The kids found lots of egg and got enough candy to last them awhile. Sunday morning the kids were so excited to see if the Easter bunny had come. It sure did. Gavin must have been really good this year because he even got a basket. It was a fun morning. We have been able to watch conference and feel the spirit and remember the real reason we celebrate Easter. What an awesome weekend.