Yes, another blog!

A couple of action shots from Friday when we kept the girls so Joe and Lauren could have a night out. Yes...that's Elmo in a chicken suit.

I'm unemployed...what else am I going to do?

Rocking Chair

Nana (Grandma Judy) sent Ellery a beautiful rocking that has been in our family for over thirty years. Ellery has promised no blublus, cheese, cookies, etc will be consumed while rocking. We shall see.

Too Cute!

Andrew, Judy & Colette Visit

Ellery enjoyed a visit recently from her grandparents and Aunt Colette. Our whole family was fighting a cold (what is sure to be the first of many- thank you day care!), but everyone managed to rally and we had a great weekend. Andrew & Judy took Ellery on a field trip to Mt. Hood, where she built her first snowman:

Ellery shows off her presents, as well as her dramatic side:
The weather thankfully cooperated, so we had lots of sunshine to enjoy the changing Fall colors. We had to say goodbye to Andrew too soon, and then Nana and Aunt Colette braved an entire night with Ell while her parents headed to Seattle on an anniversary trip. Dinner after 7:30! Champagne in bed! Bliss!
Our time together is never long enough, but it was packed with fun. Wish that pesky Midwest wasn't in the way so we were all closer to each other!

Lion Around

The puns really are endless when it comes to Lions. Add that to the fact that it is my favorite animal (as it is also Googi's favorite) and you can imagine my excitement when Jody and I found a lion costume during our recent thrift run. I don't want to ruin the surprise for anyone, so I will just show a preview pic before we get the full costume together. You have been warned; you now have several weeks to prepare for the onslaught of cuteness that will be Ellery (and Ruby and probably Myla) in costume.

Playing catch-up again

We had so much fun on the first camping trip that we were really pumped to try it again. With a few modifications. Like electricity, beds, heat, and most importantly, a fire ring. After a beautiful hike along the Silver Falls trail we came back to our little cabins nestled in the woods, Lauren cooked a very impressive dinner and then we settled around the fire ring with marshmallows and sticks. Highlight of the night, at least for me, was that Ellery slept in her grandparents cabin. And both Ellery and Ruby played by the rules this time, so we all enjoyed our trip.