E at the LG

Lily LOVED the Little Gym. We spent many a Monday morning there and Bryan and I both felt it not only helped her gross motor skills, but it built her confidence to "perform" in front of people, take risks and just have fun!  Ella got to experience the Little Gym while in the sling as a newborn!  We couldn't wait for this session to start so she could begin her Little Gym experience.  Grandma Reyn gave Ella the tuition for her Christmas present (so awesome!!) and so today was her first day.  I wasn't sure how Lily would handle her little sis having all the fun so she had a play date with Lina and Elizabeth.  Next week we will take Big Sis.
Ella loved it all, she was a little shy at first but smiled and giggled most of the time. I love taking pictures of her first class and seeing how much they grow in one semester!

Strike!!

When Grandpa Ron was in town last week we had a fun night bowling. Both girls have never been so it was a new experience for all of us!  Lily did pretty good with the bumper guards and a little help from Grandpa, Dad and Amber every now and then.

Can you hear the giggles??

The girls and I had a fun night "for girls only!" on Saturday while Daddy and Grandpa Ron went to dinner.  We watched Ella Enchanted and just had so much fun. Well, when it was bedtime I put them both in my bed with some books to read and headed to brush my teeth. When I came back Ella had Lily's  clean pull-up on her head and the giggling could be heard down the hall!  It's music to my ears!  Of course Lily needed a "hat" as well!  I love that they are already cracking each other up!

2011

We were able to celebrate the New Years with our friends the Sammelmanns and Husters.  The kids had so much fun playing together and everyone except Claire made it to midnight.  Cheers to a wonderful 2011.

Christmas Morning

The girls were so excited to see what Santa had brought them!!  They were spoiled as usual and were both really into opening their gifts. Ella just liked the first thing she opened and played with that most of the morning. 

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

Grandma Cheryl

Grandma Reyn

Ella still not loving Santa

Great Grandkids missing 4!

 

 

Christmas Eve started at church and ended at Grandma Reyn's for yummy food, Santa and presents!  

Christmas Eve Morning

Little Elves

Austin a little excited about his motorcycle helmet

Dylan's new RC car

We celebrated Christmas Morning on Christmas Eve morning with Danny and family!  The girls were spoiled as always and so were Austin and Dylan!  Great start to all the fun of Christmas!