Where We have Been!

I can't believe I haven't blogged in 2 weeks! I think that is a record...it isn't that I have run out of material...or no...it is that pesky time.

our new van! 

Tea party with Gramma...

Ella hanging out with Grampa

We have had a bus September, but my favorite month always flies by!

How They Roll

Ben and Jake were gifted a pretty fancy new ride from their grandparents. Needless to say they love it!!!! They killed a new battery tonight at the park when they found out they could go over woodchips and small hills!

And Ella...she got a new stroller...which she is much happier in now that she can face me...and I love being able to look at her! I do love my wraps but my back has been bugging me and even my beloved Ergo isn't cutting it (it just dawned on me that it stands for ERGOnomically correct...due to the positioning appropriate for babies spine development...am I slow? )

Ben's Birthday

Ben had a three part party...his birthday...his cake and his farm party (third year running...he won't hear of doing it anywhere else!)

Gramma made a sugar, dairy, egg, gluten and nut free cake!!!! And it tastes awesome!
It has maple syrup, coconut oil, dates, rice flour and some secret ingredients...She made a fire truck one for his birthday and farm cupcakes for his friends party! He LOVED it.

Another Photo Dump

With a newborn in the house...blogging each photograph needs two hands, of which I have none to spare soooooo....

Here is another dump.

Ben spends hours in his room crafting after he goes to bed...this is what his room looks like in the morning.

 Ohhhh Babies!The more you have, the faster they grow, I am sure of it.

 Uncle Drew and cousin Onnika at Ben's birthday party.

 Petting zoo and baby animal show at the zoo!

 Grammie and Grandad with their grandchildren:)

Aunt Eileen and "Papa Dick" came for a nice visit and got to meet Ella and  come to Ben's party!

Happy girl!!!

Two Months!

Okay a little late... I feel like I just wrote her one month post!
Sheesh.

Ella....I can barely remember a time when you weren't here! She has fit into our family so seamlessly! We love this delightful little girl so much!

1- She smiles ALL THE TIME. If she is awake, she is happy (just make sure she has a full tummy!)

2- She is recognizing her family. She looks around to see who is talking when she recognized their voice and gets visibly excited. She is a little charmer and makes cooing noises and smiley faces to get your attention.

Train Ride

The last time we took the train, Ben (then train obsessed!) was just shy of 2...we took a video of the experience and if you want to watch...be warned I had to pick myself out of a sentimental puddle on the floor because I just melted at his cuteness! He was so teeny and adorable!!!!

Anyway...we thought with another adorable train loving two year old we were due for another ride. We took it into a local menonite market wherre we got some french fries for the boys and some cinnamon donuts for Jon and I and then had to run back to catch the train back again.

Ben and Jake loved it and I am pretty certain Ella didn't mind either!