Overheard

Ellie and Sadie Kate got an elf this year and L-O-V-E waking up each morning to search for where he is resting after his long trip to the North Pole reporting on their behavior. Tuesday morning, they found him sitting on the kitchen table eating an oatmeal pie. Sadie Kate, who is quite skeptical about the whole elf deal, said, "That sure is a big bite he took. He has a little bitty mouth." Ellie, who adores the whole idea of the elf, replied, "Yes, but that's because he has a really big smile."
Wow, that pretty much sums up those girls! Ellie is trusting and takes everyone at face value. Sadie Kate asks tons of questions and needs explanations for everything. Can you guess where they get these traits??

Little Pig, Little Pig

Looks like someone liked Thanksgving leftovers!



My Little Rudolph

What a sweet little reindeer!

Our Week in Review

It's been a busy week and I'm feeling rather lazy, so I'll just fill this post with photos and brief explanations. I'll be back up to speed next week...I promise!

Showing off her new Thanksgiving shirt from MiMi!

How we discovered Sadie Kate had a food allergy.

Ellie's turkey cookie

Sadie Kate conquered the roller coaster at the playground.

Ellie and her pal, Ella Grace, climbing like pros on the roller coaster.

"Reunited and it feels so good!"
 Major, Ellie, Sadie Kate, and Ella Grace had a blast
playing and catching up...just like old times.

Lindsey and I did too!

A Trip to the Barnyard

Saturday morning, the girls and I went to their friend Carolina's birthday party at The Barnyard. Ellie held, fed, and rode everything there...within reason. Sadie Kate, however, did not. A spitting llama and the voracious appetite of a baby goat secured Sadie Kate's place on my hip for the entire trip.

This was my view for much of the day! "Hold me, hold me!"

In hog heaven...

Ellie riding a pony...she loved this!!!



Sadie Kate did get on the pony...just for Miss Stephanie-
notice the grip Sadie Kate has on Stephanie's finger!



They loved watching the Shetland pony.

Ellie feeding the turkeys

Ellie's Turkey

Ellie with her "turkey in disguise" project for school. She chose to disguise Tom as a pink cupcake with sprinkles, candles, and a cherry on top! What a great job!

It's Report Card Time!

Friday, Ellie came home with her first report card. She had great scores, positive comments from her teacher, and even a Perfect Attendance award. Her proud parents had no choice but to reward her hard work with...



TCBY!!!

Great job, Ellie! Momma and Daddy are so proud of you!