Ella's Birthday Party

Ella was so excited to celebrate her birthday with friends this year. It was on a Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00. She invited 8 friends to her Dora slumber party. All the girls who came wore pajamas and had fun dancing to Dora music, decorating cupcakes and playing games. Ella loved every minute of it!!! Be sure to check the blog soon for a birthday slide show.

The birthday girl.

All the girls had fun decorating their own cupcake with lots of colored frosting and sprinkles.

All the cupcakes had to have a Dora on them.

Ella enjoying her birthday cupcake.

Ella had a mini sleepover with her friends during the party. They all had a blanket and pillow while they watched "Dora's Sleepover." They also ate yummy popcorn!

Colby was at the party too!

Ella loved opening presents.

Ella Turns Three

Ella had a wonderful birthday filled with lots of fun. We woke up early and signed her up for preschool two days a week starting next fall. After that we had a birthday doughnut with a great friend and finally met Daddy for lunch at Rosie's -Ella's FAVORITE mexican restaurant! She LOVES the cheese dip there. We finished the day with cake and presents.

On our way to sign up for preschool!

Enjoying a birthday doughnut with a friend.

Ella LOVES Rosie's cheese dip.

Showing off her new pink ice cream cone necklace.

Mmmm birthday cake.

Ella is very happy to be at Rosie's on her birthday!

Enjoying a Snowy Day

Last night we got almost 9 inches of snow. It was a beautiful sight to wake up to. All the roads in the area were closed as well as many businesses. Casey, Ella and Fenway went out to play in the snow while Colby and I stayed in where it was warm.

Our First Trip to the Lanes

Last weekend our family went bowling. It was Ella and Colby's first time to the lanes. Ella had so much fun! She loved it! Colby had a great time liked looking at all the bright lights and cheering on his sister!

Colby taking in all the sights.

He babbled alot which we took for "Go Ella Go!"

Daddy and Ella watching her ball roll down the lane.

"Mummy, this ball is heavy!"

Ella waiting for her ball to come back.

Now I Know My ABC's

A Visit With Santa

This year the children's Christmas party for Casey's work was at Sci-Quest in Hunstville. Ella had a great time exploring the hands-on science exhibits while Colby was busy socializing with all the ladies :) The highlight of the event was visiting with Santa!

Colby's first visit with Santa.

Ella brought one of her Christmas books to show Santa.

He read part of the story to her - she loved that!!!!

Pretty Nails

Auntie Tammie and Cousin Sydney came to visit us in November. During the visit the girls had their nails done. They had a fun time sitting in the big chairs and being pampered!

Sydney getting her toes painted.

Hmmm I am not so sure about this . . .

Having fun!

Letting our nails dry!

Sydney and Ella showing off their polka dot nails!

Our Christmas Jammies

Happy Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving we stayed home. We started the day by watching Daddy run a Turkey Trot 5k. Then we came home and enjoyed drinks, appetizers and a great turkey dinner. In the evening we decorated our Christmas tree. It was a great day!

Colby's first Thanksgiving. Ella wore the same outfit for her first Thanksgiving!

Waiting for dinner

Carving the turkey.

Disney World

Our trip to Disney was wonderful. We had fun celebrating Ella and Colby's grandmother's birthday while visiting the parks. One of the highlights of the visit was having dinner in the castle. Ella was so excited to meet the all the princesses! It truly was an amazing experience! Be sure to check out the rest of the pictures from our trip on the slideshow attached to the blog.

Ariel

Arora

Snow White

Cinderella

Belle

Ella's First Hair Cut

Ella had her first hair cut last week. Here are some pictures from her apointment. She loved getting her hair done.

Colby Loves his Jumper

We can not believe that Colby is already three months old. He is growing so fast! A few weeks ago he tried out his new Jumper. Here are a couple of pics of him trying it out for the first time.

Happy Halloween

This year Ella was Tinkerbell. She had fun trick-or-treating with Emma and Sophie!