Sunday, February 28, 2010

My beautiful baby girl turns 5!

I can't believe Ellie is five. My baby is going to start school in the fall. Time really does go by so fast. I am so thankful for this special little girl. I so badly wanted for My oldest daughter to have a sister since I had sisters. My boys had each other, so I really needed another girl. Thank you God for answering this heartfelt prayer over five years ago. Ellie is very sassy at times with all of her siblings, she has to be since she is the baby. We all love her so very much. She loves her mamma, but she is definitely a daddy's girl too. Out of her sister and brothers, right now she prefers her brothers. She has always liked boys better to play with and pal around with. This really bothers her oldest sister, Dallas at times. I feel as she gets older this will change. She has always been very obedient, and doesn't tend to throw fits at all, never has. She also always asks for permission before she leaves my sight even at home as she goes upstairs. All of this is such a nice change after her older brother Cooper, he is quite the opposite. ha! She loves all of her animals and gets upset if she thinks I toss the cat outside without being gentle enough. She has a very tender heart. She is such a blessing to have the opportunity to raise. And I am so glad that she is mine!!!! We all love her so very much!!
Ellie blowing out her candles
Picture of Timber Falls, where Ellie chose to have her birthday party.

Her little cupcake birthday cake.


Ellie excited to see her cake.



And Ellie loves her Bear! This is her cousin. He will also be going into kindergarten. This little dude is one of Ellie's very favorites! They love to play together and it helps that he is a boy since that is what she prefers!! Her Aunt Natalie is going to have a baby in July and she made it very clear to everyone that she didn't want her to have a girl, and that it better be a boy. Well Ellie is in luck since just this weekend we found out that it is going to be a BOY!!!





Ellies 5th birthday cont......

Ellie had a wonderful time, however on this particular day she wasn't feeling her very best. In some of these pictures you can look in her eyes and tell.
I don't think Tommy wanted his picture taken..ha! This lil' dude and Ellie have been the best of friends since birth. They share the same babysitter whom they love, and his mom and myself have had the hardest time keeping them in pre-school this year because they would much rather be spending time with each other at Heathors house. I am not sure what this means for kindergarten later this year..........they both say they AREN'T going. Yikes.



Cooper taking time for a snack



Ellie




Ellies 5th Birthday, cont......

Kylie and Ellie.....the "gym rats." Their older sisters play on a traveling basketball team together and these two make the best of it!
Dallas and Sophie

Ellie


Dallas....drinking the rest of my smoothie



Jackson in the tub and cousin Bo standing behind him





Thursday, February 4, 2010

Some Random Photos, I enjoy!

My silly cats. The one in the doll house, is trying to get away from the other one! Yes Dottie is still horribly mean to Three legger. When they are both in the house together, it's WAR!!!! Had to show this. Don't know about any of the rest of you, but this is something that all of my kids love to do if there is ever a can of cool whip in the fridge. I simply can't keep it around. This is my oldest son, Jackson.

My beautiful little Ellie Grace with some big hair. She will soon be turning 5! Cant believe it!!!!



Isn't she stinkin cute?????



Here she is again with her little leggings on. I wish I looked like that in a pair of leggings! hehehe She is so petite! love that girl.


Weekend getaway to The Great Wolf Lodge

One of my friends, along with her family had visited The Great Wolf Lodge. She peaked my curiosity. She said it was one of the most fun places that she had ever been. So after Christmas, our family thought we would enjoy a little time away and booked a trip. It was alot of fun! It was also nice that it was located so close to an awesome Mall that had the T-Rex cafe. A very interesting place to eat. We also visited Cabelas right across the street. Enjoy the pictures!
Great Wolf Lodge, known for it's incredible indoor waterpark experience.
Don't look so nervous little Ellie!!!


The boys in the activity pool.


Dallas and Cooper standing under the big bucket when the water dumped!



Great Wolf cont....

Ellie loved Cabelas Her favorite area was the aquarium and she especially loved this albino catfish!
It really was neat! Bass Pro is no doubt awesome. However Cabelas displays were a little more impressive we thought.

Cabelas
Daddy and Cooper eating at the T-Rex cafe across the street from the Great Wolf Lodge.









Great Wolf cont...