23 Months Old

Wow - it seems crazy that this will be my last monthly post since Ellie turns 2 next month. I can't believe it. I think for this one I'm going to mainly post pictures since I have so many videos of her up in previous posts. Here she is!

More Videos for Daddy

Singing "Row Row Row Your Boat"



Singing Daddy's Favorite "My Little Buttercup"



Watching Aunt Jamie's video of Daddy before he left (happens EVERY time Aunt Jamie comes over to visit) and also hijacking Aunt Jamie's water bottle



Ellie dancing with her best friend, Kinsley, in her room

Ellie playing blocks at her favorite table before church

Mimi teaching Ellie a new riddle (by the end she is getting it already)

Videos for Daddy

Ellie showing off her "tap" skills to "Tea for Two"

Playing on her new table and chairs

Trick-Or-Treat 2011

This was the first year that Ellie could actually walk around the neighborhood and do some trick-or-treating so we invited Ellie's best friend, Kinsley, and her parents (Chris & Julie) over for an early dinner and then trick-or-treating. The girls have so much fun together when they play, plus it was motivation for them to walk around together and do the same thing. Our subdivision attracts a lot of people each year so it was quite busy!

Taking a short candy break with Kinsley

Video for Daddy to see Ellie Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-Treating at the Mulligan's (Small Group Neighbors)

Waiting for more kids to come by

Handing out treats to other kids (she loved this part)

Ellie's Happy Halloween to Daddy

SR Cragwall Annual Halloween Party

Every year, Jesse's parents throw a family Halloween party so they can see the kids dressed up and give them little treats. Plus, it's a great excuse to get us all together. Karen (Jesse's mom) does a great job finding things for the kids that excite them. Ellie was able to enjoy it a little more this year since she's older and can eat more of the stuff. One of the hits that Karen got was a bubble kit that makes HUGE bubbles...they all 3 enjoyed that one. For dinner, we had a pot of chili with the fixin's and for dessert, brownies and ice cream. Karen also had some cider going for everyone which was yummy. Here are some pictures from the fun evening and a message for Jesse from his family at the end.

A Halloween Message for Jesse:

Carving Halloween Pumpkin 2011

This year, we carved our pumpkin with Aunt Jamie! :) She had some cool patterns for us to use and of course we had to do a kitty cat. Ellie and I cleaned out the pumpkin before she arrived (the main part she could help with) and she had a blast spooning out the seeds.

While I got Ellie ready for bed, Jamie finished up carving out the pattern and Ellie loved the final product. Team effort, my friends. Happy Halloween!

Videos for Daddy

Being a Silly Billy

Showing Daddy my Window Stash 1

Showing Daddy my Window Stash 2

Showing off my Purse