Ella's Haircut

I took Ella to get her hair cut today. She just seemed like such a big girl sitting in that chair. She was perfectly still and sweet and I LOVE her new cut. But first, the Bean.

Ella before:

Ella after:

Isn't it cute? I have just noticed lately how big she is getting. Like today, for example, we went to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch and she climbed up in the tube/slide contraption all by herself. You know, the hamster cage thing? This may not seem like a big deal for most 4 year olds, or even most 2 year olds, but Ella is always so cautious and nervous about things. I was sitting watching her thinking that surely she would get up there and not know which way to go and start freaking out and begging me to come rescue her...but she didn't. She just crawled through the whole thing and went down the slide and did it all over again. On the way home she told me that she even made a new friend. I mean, really? This was so out of her character and she made me realize that she is growing up so fast and becoming so independent. I just love her so.

Christmas with the Fettermans

Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Harry came out for Christmas. We didn't take a lot of pictures but here are some of all of us.

Christmas at the Crider's

The kids lucked out as usual at Grandma and Grandpa's.

Gabriel trying out his tractor.

The kids walking out to find their tractor and Barbie jeep. Aunt Amy and Brody

Jeff and Baby Luke.

Christmas

Christmas was so much fun this year. It gets better the older Ella gets. Brody still didn't know what was going on but he does love his new car that Santa got it.

Ella was obviously very excited about her new Barbie movie.

..and her Barbie and the Diamond Castle Playhouse that she has probably played with two times. She says that her favorite present was her glitter and glue. Go figure.

I think his stocking is bigger than he is.

I'm Back!

It's been almost a year since I have posted here but I really want a place where I can post family stuff without worrying about it looking "professional". I have lots to post! My little Beanie is almost 15 months and Ella is 4. If you don't already know we are expecting baby #3 in April. We are having another boy and are having a really hard time with names so feel free to leave some suggestions. Jeff wants something strong and manly. I want something that doesn't end in en or on, that isn't too common, and that sounds cute with Ella and Brody. Getting any ideas? We are also trying to sell our house because we are OUT OF ROOM! We have no more bedrooms and I refuse to share my room with an infant for more than a few weeks. I know, I know, the market is bad, but seriously, isn't anyone moving? I only have a few more months here. Help!

Moving on...

Something crazy must have been going on during the night. I have no idea how is hair ended up like this.

Ella got these glasses at school during her Halloween Party and they are hilarious!

I am really going to make an effort to try and post on a regular basis so keep checking back!