Why we're doing swimmingly, thanks!

The first trip to the pool this year proved to be very challenging for Ella at first, but she started to enjoy herself towards the end. No fear Miller, went right in and didn't even seem to notice the freezing cold water. I can't get over how big our girl has gotten, she can go into the deep end on her tippy toes.

Miller's 1st Skinned Knee

With shorts come the skinned knees. Ella's first was when she was 2. Maybe it's because Miller is trying so hard to run into the street and away from us.

Farmer's Market

We took the kids to the Bentonville Square this weekend for some lunch, coin tossing(Miller's first time), and pottery decorating. Ella's creation will be auctioned off in November for charity. Any bidders?

Latest Obsession

Can you believe this is the same kid that used to cry everytime I turned this thing on?

Golf With Daddy

Ella finally got to cash in her last reward from her potty sticker book, a round of golf with Daddy. She loved holding the flag for Daddy and the big sandboxes!

Happy Mother's Day!

What a blessing to spend Mother's Day with our Moms. We Love You. You are the best!

She's Safe!

After every Sunday Naturals game, the kids get to run the bases. Ella looked so cute amongst the big kids giving high fives at every base. She was soooo proud of herself. Maybe next week she'll let her brother tag along.

Fun City

Another reward from Ella's potty sticker book was a trip to Fun City Pizza. We practically had the place to ourselves, so it was very fun. Ella & Miller cashed their tickets in for a Hoola Hoop, Magic Princess Wand, and some Cotton Candy. Life is good.

Fun Family Art

We discovered a fun place to do art on the weekends so Daddy can join us. The kids painted pictures first, then went to the card making room. We look forward to this activity every month! And the best part is, NO CLEANUP!

Oklahoma Aquarium

We took the kids to the aquarium and for some shopping(actually mommy shops, the kids share a cookie) last week. Ella was so excited to touch a starfish and see a 110lb turtle ('mommy, he's bigger than me!'). If you ask her what her favorite fish was, she'll tell you it was the otter.

Updated Stats

Miller had his 1 year check up today. He weighed in at 23lbs 7oz (50%), height 30- 3/4 inches (75%), and head circumference 19.06inches (90%). He is growing consistently and looking great according to his Dr. He got 1 shot and big sister was right there to tell him it would be okay. As you can see, she was right.

Emergency Preparedness Fair

We joined the Milbrodt's for this fun event where the kids got their id kits made, ate lunch, played in the bouncy house, sat in a helicopter, and met Dora & Shrek.

More Farm Friends

The 1st time we went to this event, Ella was Miller's age. Like her back then, he wanted to touch all of the animals. Ella made Miller the official animal touch tester before she would pet them.

Farm Friends

Miller has started saying his sister's name anytime he gets excited.

Real Life Dolly

Ella was so excited that after over a year of putting dollies to sleep with blankets, Miller is now actually a willing participant. She put a blanket on the floor and told him to go lay on it to take a nap and he DID IT! Gotta love big sisters.

This Kid

Ella wanted to dress herself for dance class last week and I just had to get a picture of the finished product. shirt and leotard first, then pants, then tights. She was so proud, and I wasn't about to correct her because I was too.

Waterfall

Ella finished yet another row of her potty sticker book which earned her this trip to the waterfall in Bella Vista. Her favorite part was collecting flowers to give Grammy and spotting these ducks cleaning themselves on the dam. Btw, Ella insisted on the sunshine being in the front even though her shirt was on backwards.

As Happy As A Kid In A........

Ella got to pick out some candy as her reward for finishing one of the rows in her potty sticker book. She carefully held her bag open for each of her picks. She was jumping up and down with excitement when she paid for her candy and got to hold it the whole way home. Hooray Ella!

Eat Dirt!

Need I say more?

Potty Training Success!

Ella has done a great job staying dry all day. She has filled in almost all of her rows in her sticker book. At the end of each row is a reward. We're so proud of our big girl!