Back from our trip

A little late with my trip update, but Shelby has been really sick and requiring all of my attention. She's still feeling pretty crummy and it is day 5!
Our trip south was great! It was so nice to see family and friends. It was a short trip, but we managed to see everyone. Ellie has so much fun playing with her cousins. She also had her first Chuck E Cheese's expereince. She thought that was a blast. So, did SHelby. We weren't even at my sister's house for 10 minutes and Jake, who is 8, broke his arm. He was a trooper though. The funny thing was, they had just gotten back from 3 days of skiing with no injuries and then he was sitting on the swing talking to Ellie and he fell out. I guess it doesn't take much if you hit it just right (or, wrong). Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from our trip.

Going on a trip

I just realized how long it's been since I posted. I was doing so good. Jeff has been gone all week and the girls have wore me out. We, or I should say I, am trying to get ready for our trip down south. We leave tomorrow. Jeff is still gone, UGH! Packing is usually a team effort around here. I haul all of the stuff out that I want packed and Jeff some how makes it fit. This time he won't be able to help except for packing himself, so we michg just end up taking a bigger bag, and there is nothing that bugs a seasoned business traveller more! :) Today was ballet. I absolutley love watching Ellie and the other girls. They all have smiles the whole time and just love being there. She has her first recital in May and if Miss Debbie can get 15 3-4 year olds to perform, she must be the best! After ballet we had a Valentines Party with the Moms group that we are part of and tomorrow Ellie has one at school. SHe has also been making Valentines for everyone that we are going to visit this weekend. She has been writing a lot of the names all by herself. Most are legible too. I'm so proud of her! Have a great weekend...I'll post pictures from the trip when we get back.

A girl party

Yesterday Ellie went to a birthday party. It was such a great little place. The girls got to decorate a magic wand, have their hair and nails done, dress up, dance, eat cupcakes and open presents. I think Ellie may have the record for the number of different dresses she put on. At least 6, maybe 7. Needless to say, she had a blast.