Schlitterbahn

Brady had a special day today.  Ellie went to school while Cory, Brady and I went to Schlitterbahn.  I felt a little guilty, but Ellie had no business being in the sun all day.  Brady loves swimming and slides so this was a perfect place for him.  His favorite ride was the raging rapids.  At the end of the day he asked when we were going to go back.  It was a really fun day for all of us!  

July 4th 2013

4th of July was pretty low key this year.  We stayed up pretty late with some of the neighbors the night before and Brady slept so late we missed the bike parade (it started at 10am).  We did a little backyard swimming in the afternoon and then went to some neighbors house to watch the fireworks.

These pictures pretty much some up Brady and Ellie's relationship.  She is SO excited to be sitting next to her brother.  He tolerates her, but acts annoyed.  I get a pretty big kick watching the two of them interact right now.  

Happy 4th of July!

Deanna Rose Day

Summer fun at Deanna Rose.  One of our favorite KC attractions!

 

Ellie is a walker

Over the last couple of weeks, Ellie's confidence with walking has grown tremendously.  She is still a bit wobbly, but will pop up from the ground and take off at full speed.  I love watching her walk with her little hands to the sides helping her balance.  She mostly focuses on the ground as she steps because she is our little scavenger constantly looking for something to put in her mouth.

 

Grayson's 5th Birthday

We went to Wichita to help celebrate Grayson's 5th birthday.  We wish we were closer as Brady loves playing with his cousin.  

 

Ellie is 1

Wow, a year has gone by so fast!  We can't imagine life without Ellie.  She's sweet and caring, but  yet displays my stubbornness at times. 

Official Stats:

Weight: 18 pounds 3 ounces 10%

Height: 28.5 inches 30%

Other highlights from the past month:

• Sleeping -  Still a great sleeper.  I was worried that giving up nighttime milk would be an issue, but it hasn't phased her.
• Eating - Ellie eats pretty much what we eat, but am still giving her some baby food since she's pretty tiny.  She loves dairy and starting signing for milk regularly just after I gave up nursing and cut out day time bottles.  She shows a lot of passion in her milk signs and will frantically sign with both of her hands. 
• Favorite activities - Swinging outside on the play set.  Pulling books off of her bookshelf.
• Dislikes -  Having things taken away from her. 
• Notable accomplishments -  Says hi when you hold up a phone.  Animal noises - moo for cow.  Says ball (maybe watches a few too many sporting events).  Takes about 8 - 10 steps regularly though isn't walking as her primary mode of transport.  (She is a very fast crawler).  Signs for milk, more and all done.

Happy Birthday Ellie!

Spring 2013 Soccer Party

Spring soccer season wrapped up this week.  Brady really enjoyed playing and did very well.  He is confident that they won every game and I'm pretty sure they did, but no score is kept.  After the game the boys had a picnic and received medals.  Way to go Thunder!!  Brady is already asking when soccer starts again.