Kids

 

Today I put Eliana's hair in little piggy tails for the first time. She looked so cute!

 

Good Uncle

John and I went to a movie tonight and Uncle Steven babysat for us. This is what we came home to. :)

 

Aren't they sweet?

 

Sweet Grills

We attempted to take a decent family picture for our Christmas cards this year, but Eliana was NOT in the mood. We had a little fun with some grills John bought.... they have a lollipop attached, which is the only reason Eliana was keeping it in her mouth. :)

Chopsticks

 

 

We watched Kung Fu Panda last night and included in the DVD extras was a short video that teaches you how to eat with chopsticks. Little John paid attention, and put his newly acquired skill to use this evening while he was eating his cake. I must say he did quite well for his first time!

Guitar Hero

 

Whenever someone sets the guitar down, Eliana grabs it and goes to town.

Halloween Fun

John wore his Seahawks jersey to work today. One of the girls in the reception area asked him what he was supposed to be. He told her he was a professional athlete. She then commented, "Don't you mean a RETIRED professional athlete?" Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

 

We went to the Fall Festival at John's school this evening, so we only actually trick-or-treated at 3 houses, Grandma & Grandpas, a neighbors, and Nonnie and Papas.

 

Happy Halloween

John and John II decorated pumpkins.

 

 

My little Darth Vader and kitty cat getting ready to collect some candy!!

 

Silly Girl

Eliana loves to read, while laying on her Dora couch. :)

 

She also loves to get into EVERYTHING.....literally. :)

 

Mmmmm, french toast

 

Bunny

Eliana

 

John

 

And the BUNN-EEEEEEEEE! As Eliana calls him.

 

He's been hanging around our yard since September and since the flowers he used to munch on are covered with snow, we throw him a few carrots when we see him.

Ash and the kids

 

Ashley doesn't like this picture, but oh well. :)

Snuggle Buns

 

 

 

I love it when they do stuff like this. :)

New boots

 

It's that time of year. New boots, and a slight screaming fit until I put them on her in the store. I made the mistake of trying them on her, then trying to put them in the basket. Ha ha!

Side note: I voted today and the people handing out the ballots called Eliana a future politician. As soon as we entered the room, she immediately let her presence be known by smiling, waving and yelling hello to everyone. :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

 

 

How to Tie a Shoe

Helpers

This is John helping me mop in 2004.

 

 

Eliana loves to help out as well. They are about the same age in the pictures. :)
Please excuse her bed-head.

 

Sweet Sis

John fell asleep pretty early this evening on the couch, and his sister decided to climb up and snuggle with him. I love these moments. :)

 

John's First School Picture

 

He looks so darn cute I can't stand it! :)

New PJs

 

John and Eliana got some new pjs today. Thanks again, Nonnie!

Winter Coat

 

Eliana loves to wear her winter coat.