Chomp Sticks

We met some friends for sushi a few weeks back and brought Ella with us.  We had been there before so we knew that they had a children's menu.  Ella loved the 'chomp' sticks.  We enjoyed watching her try and use them.  In the end she ended up with a fork.  On a side note, I am shocked at how much food they gave her....

Rain drops falling on my head head head....

Ella is a lot like me.  She likes a lot of the same things I do.  

One of the things I love is rain.  I love dancing in the rain and splashing in puddles.  I know I am older and I shouldn't partake in such childish things but, I do.  

It has been monsoon season and Ella and I have enjoyed the rain a lot.  This particular morning we were getting ready to leave for school and work.  I saw that it was raining and ran to get Ella.  She ran out and was soo excited and sang, "Rain drops falling on my head head head"  

Ginger

This is Ella's Uncle Ryan.  I don't think Ella will ever call him Ryan though.  To her, he will alwasy be referred to as Gingee.  

This is my Gingee Ginger who drives the Strawberry shortcake car (his car is red).

Ella drew this picture of him.  I thought it was funny that she drew him with a red crayon.  She also gave him much more hair than he really has.

We love you Gingee.

Bapo

 

Ella has been having Bapo walk into school (daycare) with her.  Before we leave, she gives Bapo a nuzzle, cuddle, eskimo and, kiss.  Her friends wait patiently at the door as she gives him lovies.  

Never has a stuffed animal been so loved.  Bapo, you're the best friend a little bug could ask for. 

Visiting Pinetop

We went up the mountain to visit my parents a couple of weeks ago.  It was a nice trip and as usual, we we spoiled by my mom and dad.  It was good to see them and enjoy the cool weather.  Ella took a real liking to their cat Stinky (well actually, she's my cat)  We took a quick trip to Greer and had a nice lunch there.  I was saddened to see all of the dead trees  :( People really need to be more mindful when starting fires...

A baby girl sister...

We've been preparing Ella for a sibling for sometime now.  We want her to get used to the idea of having a little brother or sister so, we talk about it.  We will ask her if she wants a little brother or a little sister.  

For the longest time, it went back and forth always changing.  Lately, it's been consistent, she wants a sister. 

The other day, we were at the Disney store watching Ella color when a little girl about one and a half walks up to the table.  Ella looked at Devin and I pointed to the little girl and said, "I want one like that, a little girl sister."  

This not only took Devin and I by surprise but, it made us laugh.  

Well Ella bug, I hope we can give you a little girl sister....Even though Mommy wants a little boy =) only time will tell.