Christmas in PCB

We enjoyed some time with Pap and Tambry at the beach after Christmas. Love waking up each day with no plans :)

We enjoyed great food with no waits; indoor swimming; the hot tub; Thomas doughnuts; shopping; and relaxing!

Also, can you find Sophie in the picture on the beach? She blended right into the sand!

Christmas in GA

Santa visited early in GA this year due to Ellie's requests from Santa, and we these were not mobile requests. This was such a fun year because she believes, and her excitement Wednesday morning was so sweet. Merry Christmas sweet girl! She was specific on her requests this year - trampoline, monkey bars for her swing set, and a rope to climb down from the monkey bars. Santa was busy this last week making her requests a reality!

Ellie's School Christmas Party

Sweetest and MOST patient teachers in the world - Don't know how they do it with that many active 3-year-olds - WOW!

Ellie, Caden, and Miku

Ellie and Wyatt

This is her "best" friend at school - Miku. She is only there a few hours, 2 days a week - but we have LOVED having another girl in Ellie's class. Unfortunately, Miku is leaving during the holidays and moving home to Japan. We are so sad.

I love that she knows that we are celebrating Jesus' birthday; that you have stay on the "nice" list; that our elf (Rein-do) gives daily reports; is concerned that others are receiving gifts too; and is looking forward to seeing all of her cousins!

Thanksgiving with the Henderson Family

Thankful

Happy Birthday Ellie Mae

And just like that, she turned 3! We were lucky to have lots of friends and family "swing on by" to celebrate Ellie's 3rd birthday. I am happy and sad all at the same time that she is growing up. I love how independent she is, but at the same time wish she needed me as much as she did this time last year. Her personality is funny because she is such a good mix of us. She is a rule follower (like her Mommy), loves chocolate (like her Daddy), is sensitive (like her Mommy), is independent (like her Daddy), and loves to spend time with her friends and family (like her Mommy and Daddy). I am adjusting to her dressing like a big girl, and SLOWLY moving away from dressing her in all smocked clothing. She owns almost as many pairs of jeans as her Daddy now!

Ariel the Fish

We had our first (I am sure of many) pet" experience for Ellie and like all other fall festival fish, she did not survive. She was a sweet fish for the 2 days. We explained that MeMe was taking care of her in Heaven. That did not go over so well...