Thursday, May 19, 2011

Trying to prep Ells for our leaving town by getting her excited about talking each day via Skype

Her response:

"How will I kiss and hug you if you're on a screen?"

New task, suppressing massive guilt.

Sigh.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Oldie but a goodie




And by oldie, I mean March.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

It's about time someone used those drums



The highlight is when she counts us in at :06.

Man, I need a new crash cymbal.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

We love you, Mom!



And Grandma! And Nommy!


And, if you look too closely at our teeth, peanut butter!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Somebody loves her some Professor Longhair

Another one from Spring Break.



Put on a little "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" and watch her go.

Little Swimmer



Oldie, but a goodie. From Palm Springs back in March. This was Ellie's first swim on her own.

By the end of the trip she was bobbing and paddling for 30 minutes at a time.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Wow, it's been awhile!

Sorry.

I pledge to do better. Here's a peace offering.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

16th Hole, Family Shot

We stupidly forgot to do our standard Palm Springs family photo this year, but Ellie and mom darted out to the 16th tee box for this quick shot.



BTW, my drive was awesome.

The rest of the hole, less so.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Kite Hill at Gasworks Park

Not a ton of wind, but still lots of fun.







Thursday, February 24, 2011

Minnesota Birthday

Last weekend Ellie celebrated round 3 of #3 with all our Minnesota family.

A great time was had by all. Especially miss Ells.

There was bowling, Mall-of-America-ing, ride riding, Lego Land-ing, cake decorating, present opening, Happy Birthday singing, hugging, smiling and lots of fun.











Oh and it snowed 18".

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Birthday girl at school

Happy birthday, sweet Eleanor!

Our girl is three years old.



Hard for me and Mindy to fathom.

It's unbelievable that all this joy has been crammed into three short years. At the same time it's impossible to believe that it's already been three years.

Ellie is sweeter, smarter, funnier and more amazing every day. And that's an entirely objective judgment.

This weekend we celebrated with family and friends (head cold be damned) and today (the real bday) we'll have a snack party and school then probably hit Ellie's favorite haunt Tutta Bella. Then Mindy and Ellie are off to Minnesota for more celebrating.

Thank you to everyone who's helped make Ellie's year so great. She's a very loved little lady and we all feel extremely lucky.

Happy birthday, sweet girl.



Friday, February 11, 2011

Big kid bed. Big time hit.

Someone is turning three in a matter of days and as an early gift, we unveiled our new big kid bed/bedroom when Ellie got home from school today.

Suffice it to say it was a hit.

We've been "playing" go-to-sleep all evening.








That said, it's 9:20 and she hasn't gone to sleep yet...

The coolest part is that Ellie's new bed used to belong to her Grammy.

We're about to turn three here

Time for a new look.