Eliana

Eliana was wearing Aunt Ashley's necklace and she did not want to give it back. This was my lame attempt to get a picture of her wearing it. She was too busy dancing.

 

 

Gingerbread House Contest

Wall-E

 

Hawaiian theme

 

Moving Day at the White House

 

The White House

 

The Obamas

 

And John in front of the Guitar Hero, er, gingerbread house. :)

 

A Bargain

Well.... it's that time of my pregnancy when I get to buy a cheap, fake wedding set because mine no longer fits. :) We went to Claire's on Saturday and as I picked out my rings, Eliana hit up the "Dollar Tower" and found some sunglasses. She would not take them off. It was so funny!

 

Bracelet Earrings.

 

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. :)