Good Bye Ashley

Ashley moved to Arizona today. We hung out, had dinner, and helped her do some last minute packing.... well, Eliana mostly unpacked things that interested her. :)

 

Ashley with Kaitlin and Sabrina.

 

Snoozing

 

Eliana snoozing with Aunt Ashley.

Cold Snap

We've been having a bit of a cold snap lately. Today it was -43, and tomorrow our high is supposed to be -37. In case you couldn't tell, Eliana likes to put her own hat on sometimes. :)

 

John all bundled up.

 

Eliana got her first crayons for Christmas this year. She LOVES them. Thanks again, Grandma!

 

Ice Skating

Help from Uncle Jeremy.

 

Help from Aunt Ashley.

 

Hally and Ashley

 

John and Uncle Jeremy, after he gained a bit more confidence.

 

Preslan Christmas

New necklaces.

 

Hally and John.

 

New outfit.

 

Aldridge Christmas

Eliana ready to go, all dressed up in the new outfit Aunt Ashley bought for her.

 

Cheeseball John.

 

Shopping cart.

 

Blendy pens!

 

Barona Christmas

She opened every present with her shades on.

 

Favorites: the stroller and sunglasses.

 

Uncle Steven got to put together the gift he got for John.

 

Clone Trooper helmet and Star Wars pajamas.

 

Christmas Program

John's kindergarten class performed 3 Christmas songs today for parents and family. John was so excited about today and when he saw us in the bleachers he gave us a huge smile and waved. Thanks again to Grandma and Aunt Ashley for saving seats for us! :)

 

After the performance, parents and family were invited to join the kindergartners in their classroom for muffins and juice. Eliana made herself at home at John's desk when he stepped away for a minute.

 

Barrel of Monkeys

John attached 14 monkeys and he was quite proud of himself.

 

Eliana was very sleepy this evening, and she decided to rest on her brother's shoulder. Doesn't her mean face crack you up?

 

Boots

Eliana decided to wear Aunt Ashley's boots and it was quite funny watching her try to walk in them.

 

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.