Tess's Newborn Photos

Skye Johansen took Ella's newborn pics and so we had her take Tessa's as well. They turned out really cute and we also got a couple of Owen and Ella too!

Maybe my favorite picture of Blake!

You might be seeing this one on a Christmas Card:)

WHEN MOM IS GONE

I went out for a few hours and I told Blake that I left the paint stuff out so he could paint with them if he wanted. This is what I came home to. Please note the previous post where we painted "neatly'! Owen said to me, "I painted Ella's hair!" They also "skated" on the floor!

Blake took these pictures and I'm grateful he did.

Another funny thing that happened was Owen was sent home with his bunny in a plastic bag and a note attached and this is what it said:

Dear Mrs. Walker,

Owen's bunny went swimming in the toilet today. Owen was quite upset but we explained that he can be washed-good as new.


Sincerely,
Mrs. Tammy
Mrs. Julie

Those poor teachers fishing that bunny out of the toliet (which probably had Owen's pee in it). I had a little talk with Owen on the way home and we discussed the possibility of leaving bunny home next time!

BORED

Since both Owen and Ella have been fighting Strep throat we have been doing absolutely nothing lately! Really nothing. Owen is finally better and Ella is better too so we decided to get out the paint.

Owen was so excited..and I'm glad I got this picture before lunch time because after lunch time the kids were playing in the basement and Ella threw a toy car at Owen's face. Yep, a really hard car toy which punctured his skin right below his eye.

Ella is different than Owen in that she hates getting stuff on her hands and every time she got paint on her hands she wanted me to clean them off.

Ignore my dirty garage! And Owen's underwear!

PRESCHOOL FUN

This is just one I took of him. He is such a character and I get to constantly laugh each day because of this kid.

Owen had Howdy day at preschool today. They got to wear cowboy gear and they even got to ride a horse! He loved it.

I don't know what they taught him but he came home saying, "Yes Sir" and "Howdy". He even went to tip his hat in this picture..cracked me up. Owen has so much energy. I want 10% of that energy..really!

ELLA

Went to get Ella from her nap and she said "take picture". Don't have to ask me twice!

Love this picture in black and white!

She loves to pose!

After many frustrating hours this is the quilt I made Ella..I can't believe it's finally done. Nicole please tell me you are proud of me!

4 weeks old and Ella's Birthday Party

Ella loved all the attention but still couldn't figure out it was her party. I kept asking her whose birthday party it was and she would say Owen! Love her!

Her Aunt Angela gave her this skirt and she put it on while still having her other skirt on. She wouldn't take it off. I'm serious.

Miss Tessa 4 weeks old! Wow already.

This is Tessa..I think she looks a lot like Owen. His picture is below. What do you think? I think similar but different also.

LOOK WHO'S 2!!!

SHE IS!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! We decided to head to the zoo today for her birthday. And let me tell you..taking 3 kids to the zoo ain't easy!

I'm pretty sure my kids are destined to be class clowns!

So since it is Ella's birthday I want to share 10 things I love about her.

1. She is so kind to her brother and when he is sad she will give him huge hugs.

2. She absolutely loves to sing and dance..and listening to her sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star may be the cutest thing I've ever heard!

3. She picks up her play phone and talks to Grandma.

4. When Owen gets dropped off at preschool she immediately wants to know when we are picking him back up.

5. She loves her dad and loves to play with him.

6. She has spunk! Lots of it.

7. Whenever I give her a piece of candy she immediately breaks into a dance.

8. She has a smile that lights up a room.

9. She says "thank you" and "please" for everything.

10. She loves to act like she is a lion and comes walking into the living room on her hands and knees roaring..so cute!