Emersyn's Feeding Frenzy

I left Emersyn for 30 seconds as I walked into the garage to grab something for Ella. This is what I found when I returned. The little Miss had leaned way over the table to help herself to the sweet potatoes. I didn't know that orange would make such a nice mascara color.

Looking Back

We decided to post a picture of us when we were both about 4-5 years old. It is amazing to think that these two little kids eventually found each other, got married, and now have two children of their own.

We thought it would be fun to post some pictures of us when we were kids just to change things up a bit. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we will post a picture of all of us at one year of age. 

Hope all of you enjoy the blast from the past post.

Memorial Day Weekend With Our Cousins

We had a really fun weekend. We spent time with the Switzer's in Gilbert, AZ. The kids all had a blast. They loved having sleepovers downstairs and spent a lot of time jumping on the trampoline.

Noah and Ella showing off their glasses. Ella wanted to be like her cousin Noah and wear glasses so she asked Noah if she could wear the glasses that were on his Build-a-Bear. Of ourse he said yes and we got this shot outside of Outback before we ate dinner. Those two are best buds when they are together.

We caught a happy smile from Emersyn while going down the slide at the Switzer's house.

What a great Grandpa. While shopping the kids asked Grandpa if he would buy them a bear. Of course he said yes and the kids were in heaven. They sure do get spoiled by the grandparents.

Trophy Time

Ella was so excited to get her first trophy. After her last game the team had a pizza party. The kids loved it. As the coach called out each players name to come forward and get their trophy, all the kids would chant the palyers name. Of course when the coach called Ella's name she got shy and would not walk up to get her trophy. As usual she did not want to draw attention to herself. Her dad was the same when he was a little boy.

When she got the trophy she did not want to take to plastic wrap off of it as you can tell in the photo.

Ella's Soccer Video

Since this was Ella's first year of soccer Mom and Dad were excited to watch her play. She was very determined and very aggressive at times. Other times she was content to just roll around on the grass or run around looking at us and not paying one bit of attention to the game. We were very proud of her. We could always spot her on the field because of the big bow in her hair. As you can see in the video sometimes her aggression got the best of her as she proceeded to push players out of the way to get the ball.

Take Me Out To Dodger Stadium

We had a great time at the Dodger game. Ella loves watch the Dodgers play. Her favorite part is the 7th innning stretch because she gets to sing "Take me out to the ball game" She yells it at the top of her lungs. Ella and Dad watch the games at home on TV at night and Ella usually falls asleep laying on his lap. Both Ella and Emersyn had a great time with Maggie and Papa at the game. The loved their pink shirts.

She thinks she is a model!

Ella has been our little model for Pigtails and Polka Dots.  She now likes to go around the house and pose saying, "Would this be a good picture?"  

Our website has been a real learning experience.  Let's just say it was a lot harder to set up than we expected it to be.  Hopefully it will be ready to go in the next few days.  At least photos will be on the site and people can now order bows.  I am sure we will be fine tuning it for the next couple of months.  Thanks for being patient.

Sweethearts

The girls had their picture taken with some of the bows I made for Pigtails and Polka Dots. Yes, I am starting a business making bows with a friend. Let's just say there have been a lot of late nights cutting ribbon and burning my fingers with the glue gun.

I posted a link to our website which is still being updated daily. We will be up and running hopefully in the next couple weeks. I will inform you all when everything is complete.

We will be selling the bows at Womens Conference in Anaheim this Saturday so if any of you guys are there please stop by and say hi.

Ella's First Year of Soccer

Our little Ella has taken up soccer.  Our city has a league for the 4 yr olds and Ella loves it so far.  She is aggressive and has actually pushed over some of the boys in practice trying to kick the soccer ball.  She says, "sometimes you have to push the person out of the way to get the ball."  

How Lucky We Are!

It's hard to remember what it was like being married without our two beautiful children.  Only four years ago our little family began with Ella.  Now with Emersyn we have our hands full, but wouldn't change it for the world.  They bring so much joy to our lives and we are amazed daily by the things they do.  I guess all parents are!  Their little spirits are so precious and we are blessed to have the chance to raise them.

Ella's 4th Birthday

Ella wanted a princess cake for her 4th birthday. She picked Princess Jasmine with a purple dress. However, the bottle of gel to dye the frosting did not quite turn out to be "Regal purple." When Ella woke up that morning the first thing she said was, "Mom, I said I wanted a purple princess cake!" Mom did not want to hear that after she had stayed up all night making the cake.  We had to compromise with "periwinkle."
One of Ella's favorite gifts was her big girl bike.
We can't believe our little girl is 4 already. Wow, does time fly. 
Celebrating at Yammy Linda's house with another princess cake (this one was from 31 flavors).

Watch Out For The Sweet Tooth

Emersyn seems to find candy everywhere, or maybe we just have too much candy in our house.

Dying Easter Eggs

Ella had a blast dying Easter eggs again this year.  She loves to put the eggs in the different colors.  I think she likes to eat the eggs after they have ben dyed even more (only the white part of the egg!).

St. Patricks Day

Emersyn came upon a rice crispy treat and very quietly found a way to open the wrapper and began to eat it without making a peep.  Mom thought that Emersyn was unusually quiet, so she went to look for her. We found her in the corner of the family room eating away! 

Our March Vacation to Disneyland and Mammoth Mountain

Just getting warmed up with their instructor Messy Jesse.

Ella ready to go skiing!
Emersyn and Noah waiting in the tram line at Disneyland.


We just returned from a mini vacation to Disneyland and the Sierra Nevada Mountains where we spent some time in Mammoth skiing and snowboarding. We started our vacation on Saturday with Ella's cousins the Switzer's at Disneyland.  Ella loves spending time with Aubrey, Ashley, Noah, and Tyler (Ty Ty). 

We spent the day enjoying the Magic Kingdom. The kids couldn't get enough of Thunder Mountain!  They wanted to go on it again and again. 

On Sunday morning we drove to Mammoth and spent two days skiing. We had a blast!!

The parents thought ahead and asked Grandma and Aunt Mar if they would join us in the fun and also to do a little babysitting (since Tyler and Emersyn could not ski yet) so the Mom's and Dad's could ski and snowboard.

We put the kids in a private ski school lesson for 6 hours and then we hit the slopes.  The kids loved skiing they all picked it up like pros. It was awesome to see.  

After spending two days in the snow we headed back home only to return to Disneyland again for another day of fun. (luckily we all have passes)

It was a fun week for all. 

Ella skiing for the first time 3 weeks before her fourth birthday.  Way to go little bug!!!