Grandma Gwen's Birthday

We all went to lunch. When we returned after the car ride, all the babies were asleep.

Carter is in back (the big cousin!) with Ella, Caden and Colt. It was fun to see them together. I can see them all playing together years from now...

Ella girl in her red

Grandma Gwen with her great-grand kids

Caden, Carter and Ella

And I am not sure how we ended up wrestling with Grandpa Ranny...

It was a fun weekend.

We went and stayed the night in Salina on Saturday night and then we all got together on Sunday. I know Grandma Gwen loved seeing everyone and having us all together.

Little Sisters ROCK

Ella's shirts says "Little Sisters Rock!"

Debbie and her family gave her the outfit for Valentine's Day.

Carter playing the piano

I love to see her "paying attention" to her brother.

Here is a picture of the whole outfit! It is SOOO Cute!

Carter and Mommy went to see the high school play Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. One of my second graders was is it. Then we met "Aunt" Casey for dinner. It was a fun time. Daddy and Ella stayed home...Ryan loves his baby girl.

 

Papa's 80th Birthday

We celebrated with a brunch at Nana and Papa's house on Sunday, Feb. 27th.

Papa with his great-grand kids

We all sang to him.

The kids liked the cupcakes

My messy eater

Nana even played "Happy Birthday" on the organ.

It was a fun celebration! I think Papa enjoyed being surrounded by his family who loves him! (And I know Aunt Patrice and her family from Texas were there in spirit).

Family Time

Ella and Gug showing their KSU pride!

This was the first time we have seen Jay, Devin and Elaina since Christmas. They gave Ella her birthday present...she loves her baby doll!!

We then went to Pizza

Daddy and Carter playing the racing game

Ryan and Jay playing the game

Elaina and Jennifer-so cute!

Ella and Mommy! She loves to eat!

Daddy always makes Ella laugh.

Back to our house...and she showed off by showing how she crawls up the stairs!

Elaina is a GREAT help. Ella loves her cousins.

And the boys loved the legos!

What a fun day!!

Pulling Up!

Ella is BIG and pulls herself up to stand! Big Girl!!

(This is the first time she did it in this picture).

She is so proud of herself!

Jay came and stayed the night! So much fun to see them together.

They love each other. (Please don't mind Carter's Santa PJ's in February).

They love each other.

Kaleidoscope

I was off for President's Day. My church group planned an outing. Carter and I had a "Mommy Day" while Ella went to Debbie's house.

Kaleidoscope is AMAZING!! It is operated by Hallmark and free for the kids!!

This is a machine that makes bows. We had to make a few. :)

He loves to paint. He made a crown.

Carter using markers to make a silly mask.

Mommy and Carter with our bag of fun art projects!!

We then went into Crown Center to the candy store-a favorite stop.

Carter chose a mixture of gummies and skittles.

They had an Under the Sea activity area. It was fun to see!

We then met some friends from the group at Fritz's the Train Restaurant. It is a favorite of Carters!

I love spending time with my boy. I think it is important to do fun things with just him to make him feel special. I know we both had a great day together.

Enjoying the Weather

Family walk-even Lucky joined us :)

Carter loves to push Ella

Sweet girl

Oh-and Carter is into Legos lately. Daddy brought his legos up from when he was little. Carter's room is always a mess now, and Ella cannot go in because of all the little pieces. So fun!! This is something Carter built on his own.