What We've Been Up To...

It has been a while since I really blogged.

Aaaaaah, here goes....

Ellie is CRAWLING now! She is almost 8 months old. She is very busy and gets into everything. She has been crawling for 8 days and has already eaten: paper, leaves, and dog food. I ended up weaning her early and put her on sensitive formula.... she is sleeping better and is so much happier, not colicy at all. Whewww! She loves to annoy her sister, and gets pushed out of the way quite frequently. She is becoming more aware of her surroundings and loves attention. She is still a momma's girl though. :) She has brought us so much joy, and we are grateful for this little girl every day. And I know I am partial, but I think she is pretty darn cute too!

Halloween...

Tenley is getting big! She is 28 months now. She is a little bit delayed, and sees a speech therapist once a week. She is making progress that may seem slow to others, but as her mother I am totally thrilled with every single miniscule thing she learns! I worry so much about her, and pray for her a lot. She is learning so much. She is very sweet and loving, but silly and nerdy too. When she plays with her puzzles, when she puts a piece in the right spot, she says to herself in the sweetest little voice, "uh-huhhhh" in approval. She loves her baby sister and mauls her with hugs and kisses. They are starting to play together and fight together. It's pretty cute! Tenley loves nursery. LOVES. Her nursery leaders are a-ma-zinggg! They are two of the nicest grandma aged ladies in the world. And Tenley is their favorite- just kidding. :)

Aaaah, Tenley is my favorite little two year old and red headed sweet girl!

Holiday shopping open house...

and "just" cupcakes for dessert.

We have been loving the beautiful snow! We have since gotten a snow suite for poor little T... but she didn't mind the cold one bit, we had to drag her inside screaming and fighting when she was evidently too cold. We've been running our fireplace, drinking hot cider and white hot chocolate, and even put up our Christmas tree early. :)

Wow, this is turning into a long update. Two more quick things....

1) We are going to VEGAS in January! With NO KIDS!!!!! Scott and I have never been on a vacation alone, not even a honeymoon. I have been working hard with my side business Cents of Style this month to pay for our trip. & I did it! We are very, no- VERY excited to go!

2) My sister Heather and I are in a city volleyball league this winter. It is soooo much fun!!! But man, I am out of shape! My body is not what it used to be and I am figuring out what it can and can't do now. Haha... I will get there. Some day. :) This picture made me smile.

There you have it, you are updated!

Happy Holidays to everyone we love...