11.04.2009

Sewing Projects

Over the last few months I've done a few random sewing projects.
Here are some pics:



I also made her "Scary Monster" costume. See the pics below!

Halloween!!!

Ellie was a "scary monster" for Halloween because she makes a great growl/roar "raghhh" when you ask her "what does a scary monster say?"

Our church does a great "Trunk or Treat" ministry that we went to. Ellie's favorite thing was a toddler size bounce house that she got to play in. It was so busy and crazy there that we forgot to take any pictures! Oh well - at least we got some before we left the house!




Walking across the street with Grammie to get a treat! She was afraid of our neighbor at first - she thought we were leaving her with him! She warmed up when he gave her candy though....I guess there's a reason we teach kids not to take candy from strangers!!!!



Caitlyn (SuperGirl) and Ellie.

Ben (The Mad Hatter), Scary Monster, and Jon (Edward the Vampire)

Click the picture below to see the whole album:
Halloween 2009

11.03.2009

First Birthday!

For Ellie's first birthday, we went to the Ruffino's ranch. They have a really cool place with lots of animals and most importantly (in a Texas August) a POOL!!!
The kids had a great time swimming before, during and after dinner!


Emma


Annabelle


Ethan and Uncle Josh


Opening presents! She was pretty good at ripping through the paper. (Naturally, she loves making a mess)


Daddy trying to get Ellie's new doll out of the box. Why do they have to make it so difficult?!?!?!



A talking book. Definitely one of the hit presents! (Thanks Bobbie and PawPaw Kell!)


The Birthday Girl


Aunt Anna made custom overalls for Ellie's birthday. They are so cute! The little girl on the front is Anna's original character, Zuzu.


Still carrying the talking book....


Kisses for Gramma V!


Birthday Cupcakes!!!! I made yellow cupcakes with seriously chocolate frosting and hot pink sprinkles - they were delicious! I got the recipe from the book "Cupcakes from The Cake Mix Doctor" They were called "The Best Birthday Cupcakes" - and they were!



Who needs hands?


slowly making progress....


She totally devoured the cupcake (and we gave her another one - a Pink Lemonade cupcake) and she hasn't had another cupcake since!

Click below to see all the pictures from her party:

Ellie's 1st birthday!


Thanks for coming, everyone!