Ella's first Thanksgiving

This beautiful girl enjoyed yams, green beans, turkey, dressing, and lots of messy potatoes. It was really fun to watch her enjoy the food and get so messy. There were lots of laughs as we watched her.

A bath was required after her feast! She had so many potatoes that this is what happened to her hair. Hahaha. I love this baby doll!

Hannah's performance at the Gift Show

My beautiful girl had her first performance of the year at the Gift Show. She loves dance and works so hard at it, besides having crazy talent. I love to watch her.

Here she is with cousin Annie. I didn't see Marki until she got on stage so I didn't get a picture of her. But it is so fun for Hannah to be around her cousins as they all dance so beautifully.

This is one of Hannah's mini dynamite friends, Sophie. Aren't they the cutest?

This is the video I shot but I was clearly in a terrible viewing spot. Hannah always seemed to be behind one of the speakers or on the back row. What you can see is great, though. I'm excited to see how she grows through the year and to see the other dances these girls are working on each week.

50's day

I was informed on Thursday of last week that today would be 50's day to celebrate the 50th day of school. I ran to the store for fabric and supplies to make this poodle skirt for Hannah to were today. I think she looks adorable and I am quite proud of my creation. I have always loved the 1950's era and wanted a poodle skirt of my own so I was excited to make this for her. You can't see her bobby socks or ribboned pony tail in these pictures but she looked great!

Dancing baby girl

Ella is getting really fun and playful as she learns more each day. Here she is playing and dancing.

Random pictures

Sorry if any of the Ella pictures are duplicates, I have not been keeping track of the pictures I have added.

I adore the school pictures of Richard and Hannah. They are so beautiful! I love these kids!! They are growing up so fast but we are enjoying every moment.

This little baby is a cookie monster! She took this cookie right out of my hand and laughed at me. She is so funny!

She has been pulling herself up more and more and would rather be standing than sitting any day.

When Richard and Hannah got their awards for Reflections they received many coupons for kids meals. I took them to one of the restaurants to redeem their coupon and Ella was so excited to share. Here she is eating some of Richard's celery.

The kids have been helping me in the yard and Ella was great about helping us divide our leaf piles up.

These pictures of Hannah with her stuffed animal friends are so funny. She did this pose and I made her stay there while I grabbed my camera. She is so silly and always making us smile.