Where is Ellie?

We have been asking each other "where is Ellie?" alot lately. She has gotten to be a really fast mover and quite the adventurer. We have had to clear off our coffee table and move several pieces that were just too interesting. She is very brave and will venture under anywhere she can fit (not always get out off) and will pull up on anything bigger than she is when sitting. Ellie's new favorite play place is under the kitchen table.

Just a Hiccup

Emmary was having a really bad morning Saturday. She must have been tired because she had little tantrums over everything. Well, I finally had enough and told her that if she had another tantrum she would have to take a nap. It was 10 a.m. so she was not thrilled with that idea. Well, about five minutes later she got mad over something and threw herself down to have another fit when she remembered. She stood up very quickly and said "that was not a tantrum, that was a hiccup."

Turkey Fun!

Yesterday was our last day of school before Thanksgiving, so we all did some fun little Thanksgiving activities. We made little turkey hats for our babies class and took their pictures. Ellie loved having her picture made.

Emmary's class had a little party and made pumpkin pictures of everything they are thankful for. Emmary's list was the following:

Mommy

Daddy

Ellie

Pop

Gammy

Grandma

Kitty Cats Hannah and Tyrone (named after Hannah Montana and Tyrone from Backyardigans)

Silverbells (Hershey's Kisses- Pop calls them silverbells though)

Hannah Montana!!!

Emmary loves Hannah Montana- she runs around the house singing "Hannah- Montana-Hannah-Montana- Best of both worlds!!!!" We went to Wal-mart the other day and they must have found a hidden box of Hannah Montana costumes leftover from Halloween because they had a rack of them for $2.00. Well, we picked out two for Emmary and she has been having a blast!!

The other night she was Hannah Montana and was playing back in her room while Gordon and I were in the living room. She needed Gordon for something and yelled, "Billlllly Raaaayyyy!!!!!! I need you back here. I am in Hannah Montana's room!" We have yet to figure out how she knew that Billy Ray is Hannah Montana's father in real life.

Purple Feet!!!

One of Emmary's favorite new things to do is to color the bottoms of her feet. She then likes to walk on paper to make foot prints. Thankfully, she usually uses washable marker- however, there are many days when it is still possible to see a trace of blue or purple or orange around her toes. Not great on gymnastics days but usually she wears socks!!

Happy Halloween!!

We had a fun Halloween! The girls dressed up for preschool and dressed up on Halloween night! Emmary helped give out candy at Gammy's house and then went trick or treating. She got a "ton" of candy that she has treasured. Her favorite has been the lollipops and the candy corn.

Emmary dressed up as Pinkalicious! The character in her favorite book- pinktails and everything!!

Ellie was a kitty cat!!

Eight Months!

Ellie is eight months now and is growing so fast!! She is crawling all over the house now- so we have to make sure that everything is picked up and away! She pulls up and "walks" around everything. She is very adventurous and will try to reach and stretch to walk between the furniture. Ellie has also surprised us with two new teeth!! She loves to grin and and show them off. Emmary is very concerned about brushing them- so they brush their teeth together now!

The Fair!!

We took the girls to the South Carolina State Fair- and we all had a wonderful time!! Emmary and Gordon rode a ton of rides and Ellie and I loved watching them!! We had fun watching all the people and eating ice cream and corn dogs!! Emmary did not want to leave and still asks when we can go again. She does not understand "next year." But we look at the pictures on the computer every other day and that seems to help! I think she is ready for Disney World!

Ellie's first carousel ride!!!

Gordon and Emmary on the swings!!

Flying High!!!

Riding the Pink Motorcycle!!!

The Pumpkin Patch!

It has been a busy month- The holiday fun has already started!! We went to the Pumpkin Patch with Weekday and we all had so much fun!! Emmary loved the hay ride and the little pony. She has asked both PopPop and Popsy for a pet little pony. It won't take up much room and could stay in her play house. Ellie loved the animals and the hayride also. She wanted to get down and pet the bunny so badly. Maybe next year!!! It was a great way to start our fall holiday season!!