Merry Christmas

Its been a while since my last post, and I have no good excuse other than December is always crazy. In the past 2 months, Ella has learned to use the pedals on her tricycle, I discovered how entertaining a large empty box is for kids, Mark discovered video games, Ella enjoyed dressing up with her Aunt Ang, and we all had a fantastic Christmas. Oh, and I had to include the last picture. It was at Mark and Ella's Christmas party at school. Little did I know that that cookie with the red icing would soon be all over Ella, me, and the car seat in a few short hours. At least is wasn't the new car!! :)

Happy Halloween

Mark and Ella had a GREAT Halloween. They dressed up as a bee and a flower, and I was shocked that Mark put his costume on. He even wore the hood the entire night. Ella of course loved to dress up. They enjoyed eating the candy after they went to each house, so there wasn't a big stash at the end of the night. And they were definitely ready for bed! Lots of fun.

Its been a while

The time has flown by recently (football season already?) and I realized I haven't updated the blog in a while. Mark and Ella have started up school again and its great. This year we are going 2 full days and Mark and Ella love it. No tears after day 2 from Mark and Ella never cried at all. In fact, when I came to pick her up the 2nd day, she crossed her arms over her chest and said "No!" when she saw me. How sweet! :)

The last picture is a silly one from one random afternoon (I don't know why it loaded sideways). Mark and Ella decided to completely hide in the tuperware cabinet. I walked in the kitchen, saw nothing, but heard giggles. Too funny!

Ella and Mark have really turned on the talking lately and it is hilarious. I need to start writing them down. Ella's most recent response after I asked if she had a dirty diaper was "NO!! (pause) not yet (smiling)"

Dance Class

I know there's probably not a lot of dancing going on during class (unfortunately they won't let the parents watch) but this is just too cute to resist!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Mark and Ella celebrated their 2nd birthday on Sunday and it was a lot of fun. We met some friends up at Gymboree for the party and it was great. Easy on mom and the kids loved it. We had a total of 3 sets of twins at the party, so that was fun. Lots of running around and burning off the sugar high from the cupcakes! Thanks to all our family and friends who helped celebrate such a fun day!

Mark and Ella went to the doc yesterday too for their 2 year visit (which ended up being a 2, yes 2, hour visit - lots of back to school physicals which I will take note of next year) they are both doing great. Ella is 50% across the board, as usual, and Mark is 50% for weight and 75% for height.

Just when I thought they couldn't get cuter......

.....they walk around the house like this (never mind that they were holding hands because Ella was leading Mark to open the door because she doesn't know how yet)!

Summer Fun

Here are a few pics from the last few weeks. Ella trying out her golf swing (she has the patience for the game, while Mark is easily distracted). Mark, Ella, and AJ playing on the splash pad Michelle brought over (super fun) and lunch at Chuy's. Our group was too funny so I had to document all the kids. 5 kids and 6 adults, at least we still have the majority!