The Terrible Two's Are Upon Us

It was another low-key weekend for us. We enjoyed a visit from our good friend, Sara, as well as dinner with our neighbors and friends, the Short family, on Friday night. Yesterday we put up our Christmas tree (yes, we realize it's a bit early). Ella was extremely helpful with decorating. Jack, not so much. He preferred throwing ornaments at the tree. Today was Ella's last day of soccer, and Jack's first time trying a class. While he was very interested in kicking and throwing the balls, he was not a fan of sitting down or even remotely listening. I guess that's an almost two-year-old for you!

Ella wearing her Thanksgiving outfit that she made at school.

Elsa from Frozen, looking so dramatic.

Making pizza.

Ella and Baby Leo. She sure loves babies! 

Putting the star on the Christmas tree.

Playing with Sara.

Another day. Another Frozen-inspired playtime. 

Ella picked out quite an outfit!

Future soccer star!

Baby, it's Cold Outside

As most of you are likely experiencing, winter seems to have arrived in the Midwest. We got some real snowflakes and cold temps over the weekend. Jack also came down with a bug, so fortunately we had little planned and could hunker down and stay warm at home. Today Ella and I attended her first "school friend" birthday party. It involved painting, pizza, and cake, so naturally she had a blast. Have a good week, and stay warm!

All ready for school.

Ella has been dressing herself lately.

And doing her own hair.

This man loves his oatmeal - the steel cut grown-up kind!

Playing with random treasures found in a cupboard.

They were building a bed on the steps. Not so smart, but apparently lots of fun.

Watching it snow.

Helping Dad fix the dishwasher.

Art projects (Jack wanted to wear this shirt over his jammies).

"Cheese!"

Watching more snow and cars.

Ella painting a piggy bank at her friend, Sofia's, birthday party.

A Trip to the Children's Museum

After a family slumber party at Uncle Jeff and Aunt Kristin's on Friday night, we made a stop at the children's museum near their house before returning home. We hadn't been there in more than a year, and it was Jack's first time really being able to enjoy it. The kids had a blast - and Jeritt took lots of pictures:) P.S., If you haven't seen it already, check out the videos below of our wild man. On Saturday night Jack did his "I go!" dance for more than 15 minutes - I finally had to stop him because I was sure he was going to hurt himself!

The weather was so nice on Monday night that we walked to Sweet Mandy B's for an after-dinner treat.

We visited our friends, Morgan and Jacob, at their new home in the suburbs. The kids loved the backyard.

Feeding her baby, Allison.

I sewed my first item - a dress for Ella's baby. It was sewn by hand, so we'll see how long it lasts.

Ella riding her horse.

Jack was riding on the back of the horse.

She needed a 'cowboy' hat. 

Ella and Daddy making cookies.

Oops! A flour explosion.

Playing with her friend, Harper, at the park.

At the children's museum - getting groceries. 

Making sandwiches at Potbelly.

Ella taking care of animals at the vet.