Wiffle Ball, Landscaping, & Birthday

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

My cousin Scott's two beautiful girls

Larson with his Mom & Dad

Drew & Korbin helping on the farm - Grandpa George would have been proud

Drew & Korbin helping Will lay landscaping stones

Rainy Day Fun

Thursday night we met at Carl's with our girls because Tuesday just didn't work out this week. They always want to play outside but it had been raining all day. Ella found a puddle and it started with just putting a foot in and ended with no dry clothes to wear home. Thank you Lord for the rainy day, we had so much fun.

Corn on the Cob

I have finally found a vegetable the Ella will eat besides potatoes.

I made stir fry and corn on the cob Monday night and went ahead and made something else as a back up for Ella because I knew she would pick the steak out of the stir fry and eat it but I didn't think she would be interested in the corn on or off the cob. As soon as she saw Daddy enjoying his she wanted one. She said, "Can I have one too with nails?"
She calls the corn holders nails. She finished the whole cob. Looks like we will be having a lot more of this in the future.

Lots and Lots of Critters

Friday night we loaded up and headed to St. Louis. In the morning we went to the zoo. This was Ella's first time and she loved it. If you ask her what she saw at the zoo she'll tell you horses and cows. Wouldn't you know that the only thing my little girl was really interested in are the things we get to see everyday along the road. We had a nice lunch outside at the zoo. Then Ella napped on the way to Grant's Farm. I have never seen such lines before. One hour wait in the car to get in the parking lot,one hour wait standing in line to get in the farm, and 30 minute wait to get on the tram to take you in to see everything. Amazingly, and thank you Lord, Ella remained calm the whole time. The park workers kept saying that they hadn't seen crowds like that before so it must have been a fluke. I guess it was a combination of a beautiful day and a free attraction. Even with the wait I would go back again. Well, I guess with all that being an angel all day long she just couldn't take it anymore. She slept for the first 20 minutes of the ride home and the cried from St. Louis to Evansville. Needless to say, Brandon and I had to stop for Tylenol at a gas station. I had a great summer weekend with my husband and daughter and can't wait to plan our next little weekend getaway.

Quick Catch Up

I know it has been way too long but so much has been going on. I love my new job and I don't even mind the getting up early part because it is so worth it being home early. We just celebrated Ella's Birthday. She turned 2 last Monday. Can you believe it? The party went great and we can't keep her off her new Gator. The day after her Birthday we headed to Dale Hollow for a few days for a little R&R, sort of. Its a lot of work to go on vacation especially with a 2 year old. We were gone for my Dad's Birthday which is the day after Ella's so a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dad! Ella missed you both terribly. Now I'll share some highlights of the last few weeks.

The Birthday Girl

Ella & Daddy @ The Fish Hatchery

Ella Loving the Water & Swimming By Herself

Lots of Changes

Well I thought I wasn't much like my Dad, but this week has proven me wrong. I like change but this is an awful lot at one time.

This Week:
Last day at work today. (Will miss everyone so much)
Start new job Monday.
Babysitter that we love love love is moving to Jasper today.
My cousins will start coming to the house Monday to watch Ella.
Today a dear friend and co-worker moved to Kansas City.

I know He doesn't give us more than we can handle, but that sure is a lot of goodbyes for one week.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday to an amazing husband and the best Dad a little girl could ask for.
Hope you had a great day.
We Love You !


Ella Helping Make Daddy's Cake

Ella Helping Eat Daddy's Cake

Ella Giving Daddy His Birthday Card