Sara comes to visit

Auntie Sara came to visit, and we she visits, fun and gifts are sure to come too!  She made bakers hats for Ella and Reese so they could wear them while they made cookies when Mommy and Daddy went on a date.  What fun!  When we got home, all 3 were snuggled up on the couch watching their favorite movie, Mary Poppins.

Ella and Alaira

Ella has a new friend at preschool this year named Alaira.  Her family came over for dinner a few weeks ago and we all had a blast!  The girls played dress up in just about every piece of clothing they own (including Reese's).

Jiggy Baby Syndrome

Yes you heard it here first, there is a new syndrome affecting babies across the country.  Jiggy baby syndrome.  See this video and it will all make sense!

Reese Turns 2!

Okay, well I took the summer off.  Okay maybe the summer and fall.  But, I'm going to try and be as "up to date" as I can with a newborn and 2 toddlers.  Sigh.  Do I even have a chance? 



Reese and one of her new Gig Harbor friends Inez



Of course she had a "helper" to open her gifts.  Ella is also helping play with them these days as well!

I thought I'd at least post a few pictures from Reese's recent Minnie Mouse birthday party.  Enjoy.  She sure did!  Because she is 2, she took to 2 gifts right away...that aren't even toys.  One was her Minnie Mouse thermos.  The other was a pair of fleece Reindeer pajamas.  She didn't seem to want to leave either behind!
Happy Birthday Reese! 

Ella and Reese's Dedication at Church

On Mother's Day we got to celebrate by dedicating the girls at church.  Mars Hill doesn't do baby baptisms (they wait for them to be able to confess a relationship with Jesus before baptizing), but does follow the biblical model of dedication kids.  It was really meaningful for me, and the 20 or so families up there with us!

We chose the following scripture, the same passage we say over the girls each night.
"The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26

Little Feats Pre-3 "Graduation"

 Ella was so cute during her graduation.  Damon got to join us and the minute she saw us, her eyes lit up.  They sang 9 songs and then we got to have cake and cookies with all her friends.  My favorite song was "Tiny Tim the Turtle".

Easter

We had a blast celebrating Jesus' birth. Sara Chapman came over for the morning festivities, and then we went to Church to worship Jesus!  The girls had so much fun looking for eggs, although Ella definitely got most of them.