It's t ball time in Tennessee!!

Ella and Bree playing in the dirt.

Daddy helping Ella Claire.

Getting ready to hit and run to Mommy at first base.

Ella, Bree and Jax had their 1st t ball practice on Thursday. Bree has played for the past two years, but Jax and Ella joined the Party Animals this year.

This season should be funny to say the least.

"Ella funnies" from t ball practice:

Bryan is coaching again . When Ella payed enough attention to notice that B was helping someone else she would day, "I want my Daddy back."

When someone hit the ball she would run towards it (as all other 9 players did).

She didn't care if she got it or not, but would run back to me and say, "That's fun, Mommy!" or "We did it. We did it."

She also really enjoyed throwing red dirt on Bree when she wasn't looking. LOL

Diva Gone Superhero...and one goofy daddy

I caught Ella Claire and Bryan playing "Batman" this morning. She loved her cape so much that she wanted Daddy to wear one, too.

It was an interesting morning at my house. :)

I guess even super girl needs her Daddy....

and her high heels

trying to fly in heels

my goof balls.....I mean...superheroes.....

A flash of many future conversations with my child....

I just had a conversation with Ella Claire while trying to get ready for her cousin's birthday party that went something like this...(keep in mind she just turned 2)

EC: "That not match, Momma!"
Me: "Yes, it does, Ella."
EC: "No, it ain't" (LOL)
Me: "Yes, it does, Ella Claire."
EC: "It matches? Okay."

A few minutes later, I pulled a pair of her shoes from her closet that she has never worn before and she stated, "Those don't fit, Momma."

Seriously, am I already having this conversation?

A reason to celebrate....

I never ever have to look at another study guide for the GRE again. Bryan actually said this morning that he thought I should burn them. :) That idea is sounding better and better to me.

My girls being silly!

These two adore each other. I hope they are always as close as they are now.

Ella Claire turns 2!

We had a great party at The Bounce Barn for Ella Claire's birthday. It was lots of fun for the kiddos and adults (just ask Tim and Gray Parish.)

Dylan and Caleb

Bree Bree

Brynn

Alli

EC loves Tink.

Ella Claire and Gracie Beth looking at the magnetic dress up dolls.

Tinkerbell dress up trunk from Aunt "Ona-ca"

the one and only Nanny

Brynn Craven

Alli

Jaxsyn Cole

the birthday girl

She is telling everyone that she is "TWO."

Aiden Edward

Jax being silly.

Kaden and Uncle Brad

Mommy and Ella Claire partying.

Ella loves cars.

I loved these cupcake toppers.

So, we had to have cake and cupcakes....:)

My baby is two.

Thanks for helping us make Ella Claire's birthday special.

A few from Christmas eve...

Ella was crazy about this little guy.

Ella Claire left some special food for Rudolph.

She sprinkled and then decided to dump the whole bag.

(Not taking a chance that our house be missed. )

Ella Claire left cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

more to come.....

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Since I am back in school....most days are spent just like this.....doing paper after paper, discussion boards and power point presentations. I was taking a break one night and walked back into our bedroom to find this. She watches every little move I make.

This reminded me of this song:

O be careful little eyes what you see

O be careful little eyes what you see

There's a Father up above

And He's looking down in love

So, be careful little eyes what you see

O be careful little ears what you hear

O be careful little ears what you hear

There's a Father up above

And He's looking down in love

So, be careful little ears what you hear

O be careful little hands what you do

O be careful little hands what you do

There's a Father up above

And He's looking down in love

So, be careful little hands what you do

O be careful little feet where you go

O be careful little feet where you go

There's a Father up above

And He's looking down in love

So, be careful little feet where you go

O be careful little mouth what you say

O be careful little mouth what you say

There's a Father up above

And He's looking down in love

So, be careful little mouth what you say

Sometimes I forget two little eyes are on me....all of the time!

Family....

Buddies....