Pure Sweetness!

This little girl has the biggest, sweetest, kindest heart!

Last night, as I picked her up to come snuggle on the couch with me, she lay her head on my shoulder and hugged me tight. She said,

"Mommy, I don't want to grow up......I don't want to get any bigger. I love when you hold me. I want you to always be able to hold me."

Just how sweet is that.....

GO CUPCAKES! Ella's first soccer game!

Today was the day!

The first of many mornings we will be getting ready for soccer......

Daddy helping Ella get the shinguards, socks, and shoes 'just right'

Daddy and Ella......LOVE this pic!

3 of the 5 members of the "Cupcakes"

Getting ready for action......

Stretching with Coach Paul

Ella retrieving her ball from behind the goal

Grams and Logan.....Logan was wearing his yellow soccer shirt to show his support

Ella's Cheering Section!

The first of MANY water breaks......It was WAY too hot today!

Look at those fire red cheeks....the girls worked hard! Unfortunately, there was a GIANT on the other team (double Ella's size) that dominated the entire game......BOO!

Post-game snack enjoyment.....Brooke relaxing. She scored a great goal...oops, in the wrong goal. Didn't matter, we cheered loud for her!

Our sweet girl who made sure she hugged her teammates and told them what a good job they did today....I LOVE this girl! She couldn't be sweeter!

Hoping for COOLER temperatures and MORE goals in the 'Cupcakes' future!

Happy Birthday Uncle Patrick

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE PAT FROM YOUR BUDDY LOGAN!

"I LOVE YOU UNCLE PAT...

PAT, I LOVE YOU....

DEAR PAT

I LOVE YOU

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY TODAY

AND YOU WILL LOVE MY CROCODILE WHEN YOU COME SEE IT.

AND I LOVE YOU.

DEAR PAT"

(THE WORDS OF ELLA)

Just a little bit of pixie dust.......

Last Saturday we went with our friends to see "Peter Pan" put on by the Valley Youth Theater. It was at the Herberger downtown and was an absolutely FABULOUS play!!!

Ella was completely mesmerized by the show and sat perfectly still the whole 2 1/2 hours!

The adorable three kiddos prior to the start
Waiting for the curtain to go up.....we got in trouble for taking this photo.......oops

Ella and her favorite fairy from the play......she kept telling me how "bee-oot-i-ful" she was

Ella and Jane...

Ella and a pirate....

Ella and Wendy......her favorite character (because she was a 'girl')

The gang and Michael

Ella and Tiger Lily

Ella posing with the statues outside the theater.......hilarious.

Blue-eyed french fry monster...have u seen him?

looks like he's got an accomplice.......watch out!

Happy Red Day!

it was 'red' day at preschool.....

so this cutie got dressed in red, grabbed her 'tomato', and was ready to go!

Like Daddy....Like Daughter

It was a proud day for Paul and an exciting day for Ella....it was The Cupcakes 1st practice!

Paul has looked forward to coaching Ella since she was born and today his wish came true.

Getting ready to go!

Showing off to her biggest fan
Walking to the field with daddy and friends

SO HAPPY Brooke is on her team!

Getting focused?

Ella's pose!

Coach Daddy talking to the team.....such cute girls

Warm-up

It was fun to watch the practice tonight.....I can't wait for the games to start.

The Cupcakes are the team to watch!

So proud of my great hubby coach and my sweet soccer star Ella!

Happy Grandparents Day!

Ella and Logan are two VERY lucky kiddos! They have the best grandparents in the whole wide world!

Happy Grandparents Day to Nannie & Muntz and Grammie & Papa!

Ella and Logan love you all very much!

Grandmas and Grandpas

are everything nice.

Like presents and candy

and raspberry ice.

And chocolate fudge sundaes

with cherries on top.

And popcorn and peanuts

and grape soda pop.

In winter or summer

in rain or in sun

Grandmas and Grandpas

are wonderful fun!

-author unknown

Friday Fun

Ella is really enjoying preschool, especially all of the wonderful friends she is making. Within the first few minutes on her very first day, she made friends with Meredith. Each and every day, they play at school. We were very excited when we were asked to join them at the Children's Museum last Friday. I am so happy that Ella has 'picked' such a sweet little girl to be her 'best friend' at school. Meredith even has a little brother, Wes, who is just a couple of months older than Logan......absolutely perfect for playtime!

Ice cream for sale!
Riding in the back of a pick-up.....what fun.

Quite the stunt girl!

Ready for racing!

Logan LOVED the mirrors. He would stand up and then duck down really quick. He loved the 'little boy' who was playing with him. He kept giving him kisses.......

Time for a quick craft

Wes....such a cutie!

The boys decided to 'read' each other books in Spanish

Getting lots of groceries

Peek-a-boo Wes

These girls are super cute and super sweet! They had a super duper day!

Thanks for inviting us!