Snow and more skiing

It snowed in Seattle starting Saturday night.  Here was the scene as of Sunday morning...

After her 4th lesson, we took Ellie up on the chairlift for her first run.  Thankfully she liked the ride ;-)

Here's her first run -- on a leash.  

Kicking off birthday week

Ellie is just about 6!  We had a spa-themed kids party last weekend.  The girls got pedicures, mixed up some bath salts, and took home some homemade soap.  Then they decorated their own heart-shaped cupcakes.  Pretty cute and pretty fun!

cuzzins

The Scharnhorsts headed back to CPH at the end of January.  Mia and Ellie had a sleepover at Nommy and Poppy's and some nice cozy time.  We miss them!

First day on skis

Ellie stared ski lessons in January (and Ben and I got back on skis after almost 20 years away!).  She was a bit hesitant, but looked great in her gear ;-)

She's ok now, but it was pretty scary...

Just after returning to school in January, Ellie was racing around on the playground, tripped, and hit a cement wall with her nose.  Poor Ellie ended up with a scratched up nose, lots of swelling, and two black eyes.  She did a great job getting through it and this definitely built some character.  She was worried what the kids at school would think, but she learned that most kids are caring, curious, and just want to make sure she's ok.  She's back to her old self now, and while she may have broken her nose, there is nothing the docs would do about it unless it interfered with her breathing.

adventure day in Seattle with Harper

Happy 2014!

Hope it's a wonderful year...

What, it's 2014? But I wasn't done with 2013 photos!

Got a whole bunch of photos off our iphones -- so enjoy! 

Cousins in the tub

 

Ellie's art work for Dia de los Difuntos at school

Baking with Nommy and Auntie Hude

Ellie is thankful for her grandpa (in his mobility scooter, I believe).

A doll sewed with MN grandma on Thanksgiving break in MN

Ben tries rolling out some knackerbrod

Hanukkah in MN

Thanksgiving in MN

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Hanukkah in Seattle

Snow day!  Last day of school before break -- started two hours late ;-)

Christmas morning - Santa and MN family gifts

 
 
 


 

A walk on Christmas Day

She made a laptop with a screensaver!

RaRa's Bridal Shower

RaRa is getting married and we are so excited!

Boo!

Ellie's class had a Halloween party and parade around the school, so we got to see all the kids in costume.  So cute!

Crafting with Dracula and Luigi.

Ellie with her 5th Grade Buddy who does projects with her throughout the year.

Nommy came for the classroom party and parade as well!

Ah, finally you can see Ellie's fabulous fairy costume, tailored with love by Aunt Judy and Nommy.  Thank you!

Ellie spent some time practicing flying like a fairy..

Off we go to trick or treat -- found out the new neighborhood has a lot of halloween spirit!

Ellie and her loot ;-)  Happy halloween to all!