We had annual COOKIE DAY at my uncles yesterday and we had a very messy, very yummy, very wonderful time.
Last night a Ella had a special visit from Santa.
She didn't cry this year but she wanted nothing to do with sitting on his knee.
Thanks Santa for finding time to visit, we know how busy you are.
We have been trying this training thing now for several months with not much progress until Friday. Friday she stayed dry all day and even through the night. Its like it just clicked finally. Saturday was starting out to be another amazing day, she woke up and went straight to the potty without and bribing. Yay! A perfect day of training until this
and this
Yes, that is poo on my bathroom walls. God love her, she tried to go all by herself but just couldn't get the pants down in time. Her uncle Bryson had the privilege of catching her in the act. Try disciplining and explaining what she did wrong when your trying not to pee your own pants from laughing so hard.
The potty is missing from the first picture because it was already outside being hosed down by the time I got to my camera, but just try to imagine it just behind that smear of poo on the floor with the foot prints in it. Very thankful that I had just stocked up on the Clorox wipes and Mr Clean Erasers!
I am sending out this Prayer Request for my Aunt Becky and her son Trent. Trenton is my age (25) and went to the hospital today with congestive heart failure. I don't exactly know what this means, but they have gone in and put in a stint and ballooned in two spots. They say that he has a lot of old scaring on his heart, significant build up of calcium, and a weak wall.They believe that they caught this in time. Thanks be to GOD!
As many of you know my aunt has already lost her husband and son to nearly the same thing. Please keep them in you thoughts and prayers. Thank You.
Saturday we took Ella to the Washington Park. It was such a nice day I couldn't imagine spending it indoors.
She loved the swings, loved the ducks, and wasnt' so fond of wet slides.
As we were leaving she wanted to walk in the mud and fell right in it. Before I could get to her she had picked some up and was rubbing it everywhere. Well, we ruined a skirt but a small price to pay for a great day.
Well, this is the start of Ella's third week at her new babysitter. I won't say it has been an easy transition, but that is mostly due to the fact that my daughter has a little of her Grandpa Jay in her and doesn't handle change well. Maggie is wonderful so lets just hope that our very opinionated two year old doesn't scare her off. She cries in the mornings which breaks my heart, but then wants to tell me all about the fun she had as soon as I pick her up. She surprisingly even tells me when she was bad.
Saturday was a beautiful day for playing outdoors and that's just what we did. My cousin's son Larson was celebrating his first birthday at Carl's with grilling, cake, ice cream, and presents. Then the great grandkids took advantage of the great weather and played wiffle ball.
Uncle John couldnt't resist a chance to coach again.
Go Allie Go
Jaelyn really getting into the game
