Happy 2nd Birthday Ellie

Today is Ellie Maron's second birthday. Two years have gone by so fast, but on the hand she seems like she has always been a part of me. I can't imagine my life without her. She brings us so much joy. We love our little Ellie. Let's take a look back over the past two years.

Two years Ago today

One year ago

Today

Since Scott was not going to be home today we had a little party for Ellie last night. We sang Happy Birthday and then she blew out her candles or more approproately stated spit them out.

When she was done blowing out the candles I walked away to get a knife, Scott continued to take pictures, while Ellie acted like a cat meowing and licking her cake. The guests were so impressed.

A Special Snack

For about a week now Ellie has been eating a bowl of popcorn before she goes to bed. We call it her special snack. Since we started this routine there has not been one night that she has not asked for her special snack (sounds more like "becial nak"). When we ask her what she wants for snack she yells "popcorn." So every night we go to the pantry get a bag of popcorn and Ellie helps make the special snack. We all sit on the couch together and eat the popcorn. Yes all of us!

Ellie really enjoys her snack. Jackson however, eats like it is his job. So his bowl is usually empty before his sisters.

Occassionally he will sneak a few pieces from her bowl. This does not go unnoticed.

In the end though, Ellie does share her snack with her little brother.

Happy Birthday Grandma Linda

Yesterday was Grandam Linda's Birthday. So here is an extra special birthday song just for you! It is Ellie's rendition of Happy Birthday. Happy to you! Happy to you! Happy to you! HAPPY TO YOU!

We Love you Grandma Linda! We can't wait to see you this summer so you can read us bedtime stories!

Tag Your It

Over the last couple of days Scott and I have really enjoyed watching Ellie and Jackson play together in the backyard. In the last week, Jackson has really begun to explore and play with his outside toys more than he ever has. One of their favorite things to do is chase each other, or rather Ellie chases and Jackson runs. I loved these pictures because you can really see in their little faces how much fun they are having. If only pictures had sound, you could hear all the giggles, squeals, and screams too.

A Cat Named Gilbert

Last spring we added two members to the Moore Family, a little boy named Jackson and a cat named...well we called the cat kitty. That is until last week. Last week Ellie named the cat Gilbert. I was standing in the kitchen and she was calling for the cat to "come on Gilbert." She loves to pick Gilbert up and carry her to her room and closes the door. Once in her room the cat will climb up in the chair and lay down.

I often wonder why that silly cat has stuck around all this time. And then there a moments like today, when Ellie dumps all the cat treats on the floor. It is in those moments that I realize that she probably is a pretty smart cat after all.

Welcome To My Home

Yesterday was a very hot day! The kids and I played outsdie in the morning before lunch. After we had been outside for a little while Ellie grabbed Jackson by the hand and said "come on." She took him over to her playhouse and invited him to come in. They had fun playing in the house together. This was the first time that Jackson had been invited to Ellie's house.


Later Jackson wandered off to pick some flowers.

Once Upon A Time...

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far a way, there lived a fair maiden named Princess Ellie and her loyal subject Jackson. One day the townspeople (Mama and Dada) decided to throw a party in honor of the Princess and her loyal subject. Everyone had a wonderful time. At the party the Princess received a new gown and some fancy shoes and her loyal subject got a sturdy set of golf clubs. After the party the Princess made a royal decree that everyday she HAD to wear her new garmets and shoes and Jackson HAD to carry his golf clubs around all the time. As you can see they both are in compliance with the decree. And they all lived happily ever after.