Birthday Cake

It was my Mom's birthday last week and I offered to make dessert for her. She picked a checkerboard cake. She had bought the pan set but hadn't tried it yet. I've been wanting to learn how to cake decorate so I thought I'd give it a try. It turned out alright, it wasn't hidious, it wasn't perfect, it was ok. Not bad for a first try at decorating on my own. The inside was the coolest part. It was really fun making it and I enjoyed doing it. Hopefully I'll improve in my decorating skills. I didn't put the sprinkles on the top. That was Ellies job, so was very proud of herself.

Ellieisms

Ellie is staring to talk non-stop. She says some of the funniest things lately. We called her Great Grandma Ellie (who she is named after) to wish her a Happy Halloween. She had a nice little conversation and quickly said bye. When Nick got home she told him that she called and talked to Great Grandma. Nick asked her Great Grandma who, her response was Great Grandma Me. We got a good laugh out of this one. Now whenever she talks about Great Grandma Ellie she says, Great Grandma Me. She is so cute at 2!

Lexie is 9 months old!

I just can't believe Alexis is already 9 months old. The time as just flown by. She is growing up so fast and so much has changeed since last month. Her newset "trick" is pulling herself up to things. She stands up on everything and is staring to figure out that she can walk along the furniture. She looks pretty funny doing it since she is so short. Today she stood by herself not holding onto anything for about 6 seconds. She was very proud, and Ellie had to show us that she could do it too since we were praising Lex. She has three teeth and I think she is working on the fourth. She says Mama and Dada, whcih is so cute to hear. She is still a great eater and is staring to try table foods. She loves to play especially with Ellie. They really are the cutest sisters, and truly do love each other. Happy 9 months Lexie.

A few pictures of the many strange faces Alexis makes.

My new addiction

I just can't help myself these days with all of the cute christmas dresses out. So far I have bought Ellie 2 on top of the one she already had for Christmas this year. They are just so pretty and I can't resist. I get myself into trouble with these darn girls of mine!

Thoughts on gratitude

I think my efforts to become a more thankful person have paid off. I have to admit that I am glad I don't have to post every day, but I do still think about what i am grateful for everyday. I find myself laying in bed reflecting on the day and what I'm grateful for. This really helps me to focus on the good of the which in turn is making me a happier person. I think it was a great "experiment" that had a very postivie effect on my life. Now I won't be conituing to post my thankful list everyday, I think that whenever I post there will be a thankful list included at the end.

Halloween

Here's a few pictures of the girls on Halloween.




We went up to Nick's parents house and Ellie got to go trick-or-treating with Papa and JuJu. After that we went down to the ward trunk-or-treat and she got to see Nanny and Poppy and her cousins and friends. She had a great time, and of course loved the fact that she got candy.

Day 31

One day late I know, I just didn't have it in me last night..
Thankful things
1. Nick's soccer game got canceled which meant he got to spend the whole night with us. I know he was upset he didn't get to play, but we loved having him around last night.
2. My girls were wonderfully behaved last night, it made trick-or-treating a fun event. I loved watching Ellie because she was so excited. I was a great night. She is growing up so fast, I couldn't believe she was old enough to be out trick or treating. I explained to her that there would be other people out also and they would be dressed up in costumes. I warned her that it might be scary but she would be fine because Mommy and Daddy would be with her. She procceeded to tell me she would be scared but it's ok cause Daddy will hold her. It was sweet to hear her tell me that. Daddy will make it ok. She is such a sweet little girl.
3. I'm cheating with this one cause it was from today instead of yesterday. The strike is over!