Here She Comes!!!

Tori is really walking now - and into everything. :)

Thomas the Tank Engine

Nick drew this picture of Thomas the Tank Engine the other day. It's so fun to see that he is finally actually trying to draw something!!!

Here are a couple more pictures from yesterday.

All Ellie

This afternoon, I made Ellie step outside and be my model for a little bit. She was reluctant, but I wanted some pictures of my brand new 10 year old.

She was a pretty good sport, but tired of it quickly. I have many pictures of her with a less than happy look on her face....

Some of them turned out pretty good though, and I thought that I would share. I'm sure that Andy is dying to see what she looks like. It seems like she's growing up daily!!

I am just trying to test out my signature...


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Monday Randomness

ELLIE IS 10
Hard to believe, but Ellie is actually 10 yrs old today. Am I REALLY old enough to have a 10 yr old??? We already celebrated her birthday on Friday, because her best friend is going to be at camp this week. We will probably still do a little something for her so that she can feel like queen for the day :)

ELLIE HAS AN EMAIL ADDRESS
Andy finally gave in and we decided that Ellie could get her own email address.
Andy's suggestion: mydadisaborderlineviolentcombatvet@leavemealone.com
My suggestion: mydaddywasadrillsergeant@watchout.com
She didn't like either of these. Go figure.

GOOD WEATHER IS ON ITS WAY
The weather has been rather blah this week. Not cold or anything, but not exactly nice out either (50/60). The forecast says that we're back up into the 70s and maybe even 80 this week. I had better pick up some more popsicles while I'm at the store tomorrow! The kids go through them like crazy.

WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN' GOIN' ON
I don't know what has been up lately, but we have been having quite a few earthquakes this past week. We had a 3.98 today and a couple of days ago there was a 3.7. Both of them really shook things around in the house. I hope that these aren't a prelude to something bigger...

Wii EXERCISE
I have actually been sore all week because of the Wii. I am kind of embarrassed to say that, but it's true. I got the Wii Active and Wii Fit and have been working out with it every day. I'v

e been having a lot of fun and am actually enjoying it. It keeps me at it and makes me feel like I'm playing a game. :) Even Ellie is working out with it. Today, she and I were having hula hoop wars. She won. I think I'm going to feel it in the morning!!

I am still planning on keeping up on the treadmill too - if I can ever find my tennis shoes. I think I'm going to have to buy a new pair tomorrow. I've been without them for over a week now and I have absolutely no idea where they could be. I'm starting to think that maybe Nick buried them in the backyard or maybe they walked away on their own. I'm not sure, but I've looked everywhere...

LAPTOP
I am SOOOOOOO enjoying having a laptop. I am sitting on my bed while I type this - much more comfortable than sitting at the desk downstairs, that's for sure. I'm still trying to get a lot of my programs and files moved over and I'm trying to figure out how to put my camera card into this thing. I guess I should probably read the manual...