Rock Star

Ella had the pleasure of being invited to a 5th birthday party for her good friend Brooke.....Rock Star Style!!!

I knew I had a little performer on my hands, but I didn't quite realize the extent of her extreme JOY in performing until today!She had an absolute blast and while some of the girls were a little shy, Ella soaked up the limelight, danced, and sang while she had the chance! I think Brooke and Ella are quite the rockstars!

It was really fun to watch the girls get glammed up. They enjoyed every moment and they all looked adorable!Ella is still singing and we have listened to this song about 20 times so she could replay her performance!

Thanks Brooke and Happy Birthday!

Ella and Addy

Had a playdate a little while back......so happy Ella has such wonderful friends!

These girls are so cute and had such a fun time!

Wishing summertime would last FOREVER (minus the heat!)

HOP

We have a new little friend in our backyard who comes out each evening when the grass gets shaded.......the kids love her. Logan has named the bunny 'HOP!'. They will sit and watch her out the window nibble on the grass and she enjoyed the carrots we left out for her.

My Ella

My sweet Ella told me today,

"Mommy, I love you. I think you are super. I love you from your toes, all the way up to Jesus"

(She comes up with this stuff at the funniest times. This happened to be after she had finished poopin')

Happy Daddy's Day!!!!

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a 'daddy'

(love that quote.....by who, don't know)

Anyway, we had a special morning planned for Paul who is a fabulous daddy!

Ella was super cute as she came downstairs this morning, ran over to Paul, and exclaimed, "Happy Father's Day Daddy!"

The kiddos presented daddy with his gifts and cute cards......

Ella couldn't wait to give him the shirt she picked out.

Of course, while opening gifts the World Cup was on our tv......Ella said to Paul, "so daddy, I picked out his shirt because I know you LOVE scooby-doo and love when we watch it together. You like it even more than soccer, right daddy?"

Paul says, "yes" (without thinking)

Then Ella quickly says, "well than change the channel daddy!"

I had been waiting to give Paul his special gift that I ordered weeks ago.....a necklace with 3 sterling silver bars. One says 'daddy', the other 'ella' with her birthdate on the back, and the other 'logan' with his birthdate on the back
I made fruit salad for the kiddos and breakfast burritos for Paul......

Ella enjoyed her GIANT strawberry

A little rest time on the couch to watch 'Scooby-doo' while the kiddos had a snack

After Logan's nap, we headed to Kenny and Renee's for dinner......

Logan proudly wore his "I love Grandpa" shirt.....he loves his Papa

Auntie Suz took Ella for a quick trip to the mall to get her pink flamingo at Build-a bear that she somehow convinced Suz she needed....it was super cute! Her name is Flower.

Logan LOVED the newest addition to their house! A slot machine! he is READY for VEGAS!

BIG MONEY!

Too bad we had to give the quarters back :0(

My cute boy!

We are taking my dad to the circus with us next week but the kids also made something special for him......a canvas

They worked hard on it and were excited to give it to Papa

Ella posing in her special shirt for today!

Happy Father's Day to two FANTASTIC dads!

Happy Father's Day to my father in law aka Muntz! Wish you could have been here today!

Friends....

Thanks to my fabulous friends for celebrating my birthday with me!!!!!

We need to make sure we get together more often.....love ya all'

3 more days.....

.....until I am one year older.

Today my family came over to celebrate....

It was lots of fun to just relax, swim, and eat.......

Ella fish

Uncle Kenny and Logan...reading the juice box....making sure no preservatives?
My crazy sisters....what's in those cups?

Relaxing....

My favorite pic.....sums up the day of relaxing and enjoying the water

Logan is Papa's biggest fan!

Not a good pic but her is the fam before blowing out the candle on my YUMMY carrot cake!

We huffed and puffed and blew the candle out!

Ella showing off her cupcake frosting

Logan digging in to his orange cupcake

Silly Aunt Renee.....

The Hatcher Road bunch again......

Auntie Suz can always make Logan 'yell'...hilarious

Logan is petrified of 'bugs' and this is his concerned face after spotting a 'fly'

He shoots.....he scores!

Uncle Pat with quite a look of 'distress' on his face

Logan having a great time....

WHEEEEEEEEE!

And then it was Ella's turn with the camera! These last 4 pics are from her photography skills.....

Suz posing for Ella....Ella kept saying "come closer....come closer"

It was a fun day and it didn't matter that the weather was BOILING!

The pool was cool!

Thanks to my fam for celebrating with me!

Terrance

Yesterday, Ella and Logan were having a great time playing in the morning.....

Ella decided she wanted to be Tinkerbell and Logan would be Terrance (the boy fairy from the movie)

Ella proceeded to have 'Terrance' fly around the house behind her.....it was quite funny.

Then Ella decided she wanted to wear her Tinkerbell outfit.......Logan followed her and found his own 'costume'.....

He was ecstatic being dressed up with his sister!

YES...I am well aware these are full-on BLACKMAIL photos of my little guy when he is older, but he had such a good time playing with his sister!

Tinkerbell and Terrance

Waiting outside for daddy to get home......

Last week.......

A little behind, once again, so I thought I would sum up last week in one blog!

I worked both Sat and Sun of Memorial Day weekend, so Monday we decided it was time to relax, BBQ, and swim!

my handsome guys in their new sunglasses

Happy with chips and dip (all to himself)
Me and Paul.....

Back to the happy place!

Kristen and Stevie...

Enjoying the party!

2 of the Engen men enjoying the water

Owen with his red lips.....(from his cupcake :o)

It was a super day!

Tuesday, we planned to meet up with Meredith, Wes, and their mommy at Pump it UP!

The girls were so excited to see each other!

We had alot of fun and it was quite the workout for the 2 mommies who had to carry the little guys up the stairs to the giant slide!

Ella flipping

We also finished up swim lessons this week.

After a meltdown by both kiddos last week, we were ready for a 'drama free' time this week.

Well, there was no drama, but Ella developed a rash from the chlorine (?) so we had to skip the very last class on Thursday :o(

Looking tough!

Not so sure if she wanted to smile or not.....

Then she decided to be excited when she saw her teacher and off she went!

Logan had more fun at class and was full of smiles

He especially liked jumping off and in to daddy's arms.....

Love the look on his face....

Ella was much more confident. I think it was due to her 'goggles'....

It was a fun and busy week!