Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Go to sleep!

Ben has begun to find ways, most nights, to avoid going to sleep. He might need a glass of water, or to go potty for the second or third time, he might be scared of the dark, or need a blanket or stuffed animal that isn't already in his bed, and sometimes he just plain goofs off. One night, a few weeks ago, we thought Ben had gone to bed perfectly for once. After watching some TV for a while, I headed upstairs to bed. I was halfway up before I noticed this.....


Apparently, Ben hadn't just gone to sleep perfectly that night! After my initial scare of seeing something unexpected on the stairs, Mike and I got a pretty good laugh out of this. I'm just glad he didn't roll any further or he would have tumbled down the stairs!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Emme, Ella and Luella - so many girls!

We had a very exciting day on Saturday...we finally got to meet our new niece, Emme! She was the first of the three girls born in November (6th, 16th, and 25th). It will be so fun to watch these three cousins grow up together!

David and his daughter, Emme.


Karen and Emme

The dad's and their girls!


All the cousins (except Hunter - we missed you!)

Ella, Luella, and Emme - what beautiful girls!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Swimming Lessons

Ben took swimming lessons again this winter, but this year he took them without Mom or Dad! He was in a class with two other boys his age and he had a blast. Ben was great to watch and he never stopped moving...if he wasn't swimming he was bouncing up and down. You'd think we pumped him full of sugar before class!

Practicing using his arms and legs to swim.

"Diving" for rings.

He got it!
Ben was an eager student, and was given the green light to move on to the next level. Great job Ben!


3 Months Old



Can you believe it?!
3 Month Happenings:
-She has found her voice and LOVES to "talk"
- So many smiles!
- Really follows you around the room with her eyes and searches for you when she hears your voice
- 12 hours of sleep a night for the last week straight!!!!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Snow Fort and Sledding

Mike and Ben worked hard today building an awesome snow fort!

Here they are keeping the dragons away!


Here's Ben crawling through the secret cave!



It's big enough for the whole family!
Ella ventured outside for the first time ever today too.

"I'm ready for my first sled ride!"

"Can somebody help me out here....I can't move in these clothes!"

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
EVERYONE!!!
Love,
Ben and Ella

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Four Generations

What a special gift - four generations on the maternal side of each family!










Sunday, February 7, 2010

Ella's Baptism

What a special day! Today Ella was baptized into the Catholic faith at St. Joseph the Worker.
She was NOT happy to be dipped in water, naked, in front of the whole church - and she let everyone know!


Ella's Godparents - Uncle Steve and Aunt Tenielle









Ella, may you have a blessed life!
We love you!