tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771426599192145852024-03-08T11:34:06.517-08:00In My Girl's World documenting our fun adventures Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-84796840662521016122022-03-24T09:37:00.002-07:002022-03-24T09:37:42.121-07:00Weekend Recap & Costco Haul<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsW44bvdhgkm75lqE3H72zP1jJiQnylCyPP2c9658nZQt__RQvxvHDl4fvLbb__ljm_xVLxMzToFxDWdhO4gWxYnjSiJgfWWIPA-XnacM8g1Ge-EALxyYi4q9Hj1oZ4_F77-Nv3AR1P7llaBBhPaezFrrc5-NUYwPBAlOBqnXyO80ouiWPFUuscpB-Jg/s4032/IMG_1435.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsW44bvdhgkm75lqE3H72zP1jJiQnylCyPP2c9658nZQt__RQvxvHDl4fvLbb__ljm_xVLxMzToFxDWdhO4gWxYnjSiJgfWWIPA-XnacM8g1Ge-EALxyYi4q9Hj1oZ4_F77-Nv3AR1P7llaBBhPaezFrrc5-NUYwPBAlOBqnXyO80ouiWPFUuscpB-Jg/w480-h640/IMG_1435.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Good morning! Here's a little recap of our weekend. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">On Saturday, Ella and I were going to a baptism celebration for one of my friend's daughters. Michael had to attend a separate event for his friend's birthday, so his Mom came to watch Mia for us. I would have loved to take both of the girls with me, but Mia is 100% a handful and is ALL over the place. She doesn't sit still and I knew I couldn't handle both of them solo.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0-xKysvHikdkINrJxTh1WxhUXX2vyp-CI4ExTL0ks4kAA8JIf39VWPFLjfv-KXyP5aqUGUSmxwZ1K5kqAGOkVHuxhkvGzHM9jBrEq4tLcl-EqSccZtcq-iGNTc9dyEhBK99qFGh4k09xEp-wz3D6E0YbfTRFfotvNXn0m7gJWMuu_zamW2OF1d1wMg/s4032/IMG_1351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0-xKysvHikdkINrJxTh1WxhUXX2vyp-CI4ExTL0ks4kAA8JIf39VWPFLjfv-KXyP5aqUGUSmxwZ1K5kqAGOkVHuxhkvGzHM9jBrEq4tLcl-EqSccZtcq-iGNTc9dyEhBK99qFGh4k09xEp-wz3D6E0YbfTRFfotvNXn0m7gJWMuu_zamW2OF1d1wMg/w480-h640/IMG_1351.JPG" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">We made a family trip to Walmart that morning to look for a gift for the girls party. Later in the morning Ella and I went to Target to look for an outfit for me. I had no luck! The style is definitely changing and my taste has not changed so I just wasn't into anything they had there. We had to go to Marshalls after, where I bought a dress. I got home, and decided I no longer liked the way it fit and ended up wearing a dress I already had in my closet... Total waste of time, ha.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryJwahyeIWAaXdsmXWnaWtQYGxLwP0I_UQEg4ygE-MzYDJX7G4LGO8M7LdTiy4Ab6x_hPut0JLYXN600KCMpoxdiaZF5xlJet8z0f6m5xkyT77Vowms-geryv3xasNH6BCiiO-PDYsOSGv_e6XMX1M_IG8Il_wkx4az73p5NO9QGMDxMu2bPh7pgxkg/s3188/IMG_1364%203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3188" data-original-width="1812" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryJwahyeIWAaXdsmXWnaWtQYGxLwP0I_UQEg4ygE-MzYDJX7G4LGO8M7LdTiy4Ab6x_hPut0JLYXN600KCMpoxdiaZF5xlJet8z0f6m5xkyT77Vowms-geryv3xasNH6BCiiO-PDYsOSGv_e6XMX1M_IG8Il_wkx4az73p5NO9QGMDxMu2bPh7pgxkg/w364-h640/IMG_1364%203.JPG" width="364" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is the only picture I got of my outfit.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkABz1hGr7OX8IwnV__SNfTbUjIfjNWt-syWAJoRXsuFmxXJ8LObMimt3wqUCnnVPCaXqnLanO_H1XJbuCBJG8ws4Ifasu79k9wIuYI3RImHXe7pBlGKe_FKfMeng4bT_xbn2ua-tm-lwDhHkg7xK8NIjeft7NXTB9L5bkC0KdStpLjLDFGZ-o1eeAA/s4032/IMG_1314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkABz1hGr7OX8IwnV__SNfTbUjIfjNWt-syWAJoRXsuFmxXJ8LObMimt3wqUCnnVPCaXqnLanO_H1XJbuCBJG8ws4Ifasu79k9wIuYI3RImHXe7pBlGKe_FKfMeng4bT_xbn2ua-tm-lwDhHkg7xK8NIjeft7NXTB9L5bkC0KdStpLjLDFGZ-o1eeAA/w480-h640/IMG_1314.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While Ella and I were trying to decide what to wear, and she decided on the ensemble. So cute</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBX45ghrOrartIvRTsYpbxrWyRN7euQFdOuNl6l-3p-9WU8cjXE55QwGwWyHCw8LEvc2Ua-QJO7yawDa5efvkqKNcRJar_PcpYrZVTwcRb5PQj9qbafGkBohzJPZjxCLuEPVwykBeOG4PCOmKygfMGJEYKEIx_5fiJaFXOqJ4Nl8wHRWoyTL1H4y88w/s4032/IMG_1405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBX45ghrOrartIvRTsYpbxrWyRN7euQFdOuNl6l-3p-9WU8cjXE55QwGwWyHCw8LEvc2Ua-QJO7yawDa5efvkqKNcRJar_PcpYrZVTwcRb5PQj9qbafGkBohzJPZjxCLuEPVwykBeOG4PCOmKygfMGJEYKEIx_5fiJaFXOqJ4Nl8wHRWoyTL1H4y88w/w300-h400/IMG_1405.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7t1i63ItCam3ex6i96-f3edK8PJ-0xU0dBmZmm6jIZs1W953YFB0RDwtayYApQmSINzzOehvtza48O_1l0CmIbBoi8gh5o8mBOinh3UGQ08WJmjNr9GrihJ7L0RQ4Y80LmJalREvUCPNXorWqUrdz2S84Eh8vngCYzDLkc_eQfLU__o9BDPbgucupmw/s4032/IMG_1407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7t1i63ItCam3ex6i96-f3edK8PJ-0xU0dBmZmm6jIZs1W953YFB0RDwtayYApQmSINzzOehvtza48O_1l0CmIbBoi8gh5o8mBOinh3UGQ08WJmjNr9GrihJ7L0RQ4Y80LmJalREvUCPNXorWqUrdz2S84Eh8vngCYzDLkc_eQfLU__o9BDPbgucupmw/w300-h400/IMG_1407.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We only stayed at the party for a short time before Ella asked to go home. She gets very overwhelmed in new environments and 7 pm is when she usually winds down for bed, so I think it was weird for her to be out that late. Once we got home she was back to herself, and she actually ended up having a sleepover with Michael's parents. Mia was already asleep so I got to have a little Saturday night to myself, which was SO nice. I went to bed before 10 and it was blissful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday </span></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPB2C318toJs6ewbPAJFdQSZsaK-c_g-WL5ROkxPwAkPEJ2Oy1XlFocECJ45-y6Bsjx-HNxnQWOH9akK4UjesxNpTzbQARP6Dqx8aa8Cwke-oyogapfH0-Jg81wbe0SZIPUoIDmoE3ZIEOe1f0_VD7YmIz1fxgx-v-HBNGuMZ114EvIxKXuj4nfWbl3A/s4032/IMG_1408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPB2C318toJs6ewbPAJFdQSZsaK-c_g-WL5ROkxPwAkPEJ2Oy1XlFocECJ45-y6Bsjx-HNxnQWOH9akK4UjesxNpTzbQARP6Dqx8aa8Cwke-oyogapfH0-Jg81wbe0SZIPUoIDmoE3ZIEOe1f0_VD7YmIz1fxgx-v-HBNGuMZ114EvIxKXuj4nfWbl3A/w300-h400/IMG_1408.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdXw5FfBZixPD5o3eEkTUcMRVGK2-Gyo0YTKkOhODCjJzMD9D3EyL1TqLhgRWWsTE-Y63h0OP54Mxx9xHHyD43QuPBAUa8IDX_Lmy-vbqPjIW5Bs_nz7HkYYe9bq8QZcUeuFutLVGDv5rWhYYphYeuLLediNoD0qKTfvkY2Qg3V44HpQo6u-DO8PWdw/s4032/IMG_1414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdXw5FfBZixPD5o3eEkTUcMRVGK2-Gyo0YTKkOhODCjJzMD9D3EyL1TqLhgRWWsTE-Y63h0OP54Mxx9xHHyD43QuPBAUa8IDX_Lmy-vbqPjIW5Bs_nz7HkYYe9bq8QZcUeuFutLVGDv5rWhYYphYeuLLediNoD0qKTfvkY2Qg3V44HpQo6u-DO8PWdw/w300-h400/IMG_1414.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday morning I made these banana oatmeal breakfast cookies that I saw online. They came out really dry and Mia was NOT a fan. Next time I will have to find a way to make them a bit more moist...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs4WmICuG22oV1xV8krC9-FKAGhDKRW2ZRXdLVrE8lYvZYEtNMJUl7E66UT3sK-IR8JnigLgK4yscDWjXoXT75Z0qidM4b4U0yUhGzEzZj7iZSi6BrvdkmD-1z7wIwNpRyIipRvV-5Pdv4kkt4UPyvWDyf_K9Yh1KjuwUsO9rMfnMa_Q8itZbTK8YnA/s4032/IMG_1433%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs4WmICuG22oV1xV8krC9-FKAGhDKRW2ZRXdLVrE8lYvZYEtNMJUl7E66UT3sK-IR8JnigLgK4yscDWjXoXT75Z0qidM4b4U0yUhGzEzZj7iZSi6BrvdkmD-1z7wIwNpRyIipRvV-5Pdv4kkt4UPyvWDyf_K9Yh1KjuwUsO9rMfnMa_Q8itZbTK8YnA/w480-h640/IMG_1433%202.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was playing Mommy all morning and my heart can hardly handle it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDwdgRwLjVKJTu3M1ftODbDi9l61ZKk1AYjN_gtplhRzxYL-uygwMMkIXbq7hOg1YMYSkNdtMpRo5IMyPgs18v2ILzLENnlt6cTbHyCIiVnPCrMhT9FThM60g9eqLRcJxvo-g4DGjzr65UJdvAwjgccSVKCMRwXQFSegvIZB2kVdLG9cXyOWl18tE7g/s4032/IMG_1457%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDwdgRwLjVKJTu3M1ftODbDi9l61ZKk1AYjN_gtplhRzxYL-uygwMMkIXbq7hOg1YMYSkNdtMpRo5IMyPgs18v2ILzLENnlt6cTbHyCIiVnPCrMhT9FThM60g9eqLRcJxvo-g4DGjzr65UJdvAwjgccSVKCMRwXQFSegvIZB2kVdLG9cXyOWl18tE7g/w480-h640/IMG_1457%202.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SMA1DrmKvs7RVgSZfClMOe2B0Zrroa10JNDprvR9-DbNtiMwhRlB2ZDE6hoicv0rlA7XbpfMzL6yt1eA2HULx8ZiUa55tXKFydj5OsecwYVHHAc3TUkXdXAQe_t3C75RGGOQB4gYuvHlngvAdqTEgAY5eK06N3cCIv6lBamGB6TWRfxZb9SXKviZNw/s4032/IMG_1459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SMA1DrmKvs7RVgSZfClMOe2B0Zrroa10JNDprvR9-DbNtiMwhRlB2ZDE6hoicv0rlA7XbpfMzL6yt1eA2HULx8ZiUa55tXKFydj5OsecwYVHHAc3TUkXdXAQe_t3C75RGGOQB4gYuvHlngvAdqTEgAY5eK06N3cCIv6lBamGB6TWRfxZb9SXKviZNw/w480-h640/IMG_1459.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also did a ton of painting- Ella's favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday is our day to catch up on cleaning the house, laundry and hitting the grocery store. This past Sunday we went to Costco in the late afternoon. I love the extra big carts because both of the girls can sit together in the front.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEc9hcQd1hPXTzGS6GU6K9SmFBKu0Bl3uxTZIZj2tjeyk-6p6Xq05UzOLJWT3E_MZL8GQs9IapfsgotBp4TkHTIBTGg_EzV51NnCQx0TgtWFp7ZH8m9__AXrf23OYNssLXAbk7-M_k1F1om7PNx2s_59IVTLqQSJfmV_beob8IdJBtstozDipH8JWEWQ/s4032/IMG_1463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEc9hcQd1hPXTzGS6GU6K9SmFBKu0Bl3uxTZIZj2tjeyk-6p6Xq05UzOLJWT3E_MZL8GQs9IapfsgotBp4TkHTIBTGg_EzV51NnCQx0TgtWFp7ZH8m9__AXrf23OYNssLXAbk7-M_k1F1om7PNx2s_59IVTLqQSJfmV_beob8IdJBtstozDipH8JWEWQ/w640-h480/IMG_1463.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what we got this week! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDPcdkc0jXiZLiU0l7WeYk2dsZHZfyMjSKccOt6IWt8Z-2GtKz90Rw1aMoScfFatij2Lb5_Qwx_pzMNBTDbQKfx9c2AsWN3tnBOkiztIEnoqv6NpqTLddQKl5JZsS61PIq3chWPfHOgC_dn5UeiOf1H0YtRyl5Dos2_-a7XdAA5dLafk1i_-NmpEuAg/s4032/IMG_1469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDPcdkc0jXiZLiU0l7WeYk2dsZHZfyMjSKccOt6IWt8Z-2GtKz90Rw1aMoScfFatij2Lb5_Qwx_pzMNBTDbQKfx9c2AsWN3tnBOkiztIEnoqv6NpqTLddQKl5JZsS61PIq3chWPfHOgC_dn5UeiOf1H0YtRyl5Dos2_-a7XdAA5dLafk1i_-NmpEuAg/w300-h400/IMG_1469.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37wwWqEIiU0nJXJmoFGky3D-w9nZB2ap4Ys6rSzXKs7NGOt_LvTzFpMbrCoAk6CvT-fW_U7QOK7ZtgC6X6lW4oCkS06nFBrBQnEbXkHqx1rmfR5388h9gL2XANPOhURZ7lF2zphKmnrxi1kHQdA8sz0iT0wDYsc-bcemWEHnhf9yJrE6PSFJDVqXI-A/s4032/IMG_1474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37wwWqEIiU0nJXJmoFGky3D-w9nZB2ap4Ys6rSzXKs7NGOt_LvTzFpMbrCoAk6CvT-fW_U7QOK7ZtgC6X6lW4oCkS06nFBrBQnEbXkHqx1rmfR5388h9gL2XANPOhURZ7lF2zphKmnrxi1kHQdA8sz0iT0wDYsc-bcemWEHnhf9yJrE6PSFJDVqXI-A/w300-h400/IMG_1474.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We grabbed some apples, and some berries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8fNjnLRpZPAb6ef_gZlFlMSUVMovC5_STzf6oNb2LG2-F5vXiMEsbGpbaTaDJXge0As22QPhkQ3a9fLUcEhBdF6uZkEgqNJx9XKPpooNzP8jwTEZ04lghhKhC92Yi360ULot9dUUFUe0GGSh4_0YI0P70VCvH3SR3Zt3Lni2azZSuHIhVPCVkYfGNQ/s4032/IMG_1470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8fNjnLRpZPAb6ef_gZlFlMSUVMovC5_STzf6oNb2LG2-F5vXiMEsbGpbaTaDJXge0As22QPhkQ3a9fLUcEhBdF6uZkEgqNJx9XKPpooNzP8jwTEZ04lghhKhC92Yi360ULot9dUUFUe0GGSh4_0YI0P70VCvH3SR3Zt3Lni2azZSuHIhVPCVkYfGNQ/w300-h400/IMG_1470.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA7bFIEytC2isihUoXTNaPZ3WU-VmndufDXHJ2Pc51fnum17gYcjonnViOCFBfFpbGRlxXuNU7vak3HbblXcwK11Ck-KRatZU_xGSmCpNuK8NjH9iE09_fCb6AdHtMuHFc_LQcU9ffkOVmtp-PxQ7DJ233hvFmouEJRM1zp0yg7kX7NkpmyHS2R-UZQ/s4032/IMG_1471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA7bFIEytC2isihUoXTNaPZ3WU-VmndufDXHJ2Pc51fnum17gYcjonnViOCFBfFpbGRlxXuNU7vak3HbblXcwK11Ck-KRatZU_xGSmCpNuK8NjH9iE09_fCb6AdHtMuHFc_LQcU9ffkOVmtp-PxQ7DJ233hvFmouEJRM1zp0yg7kX7NkpmyHS2R-UZQ/w300-h400/IMG_1471.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love these mini cucumbers for snacking. We also grabbed turkey jerky and mozzarella for other snacks this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89_us8fF2IeWhriw3UlB8FONZefWPLFBTsBg_OPQqH1BUMEOxGho4C6G5wvRi31G-aVpjJuzFs310EKorfjgxWMBylLOt0lj5Aq4pI5utoUuJFXggbucUd29KEDiH-9h1ACNbKlc8tUvxMgiGPOcehd5t8qS_l5ETKUnDHh6BjI3fQhXlBQchOROHwA/s4032/IMG_1475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89_us8fF2IeWhriw3UlB8FONZefWPLFBTsBg_OPQqH1BUMEOxGho4C6G5wvRi31G-aVpjJuzFs310EKorfjgxWMBylLOt0lj5Aq4pI5utoUuJFXggbucUd29KEDiH-9h1ACNbKlc8tUvxMgiGPOcehd5t8qS_l5ETKUnDHh6BjI3fQhXlBQchOROHwA/w300-h400/IMG_1475.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIQReByoixGHk48846H_PlIfr7ceGMKYVENervAWz4d4IPbKIBQHJcfcVYzw63zVeGEn8yF9kBUadCw5hjiZTU-UPdvT-67SHTUYvkIj9gfnQPRefvt8KyJoGg4H7SWDKQkxGidOItE61GobLRtDTJZixTgQohCDPXL04ysBUmI8GKGFCErTTywTLPA/s4032/IMG_1476%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIQReByoixGHk48846H_PlIfr7ceGMKYVENervAWz4d4IPbKIBQHJcfcVYzw63zVeGEn8yF9kBUadCw5hjiZTU-UPdvT-67SHTUYvkIj9gfnQPRefvt8KyJoGg4H7SWDKQkxGidOItE61GobLRtDTJZixTgQohCDPXL04ysBUmI8GKGFCErTTywTLPA/w300-h400/IMG_1476%202.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love their easy dinner kits. We grabbed tacos that we made for dinner that night, and we also got the tikka masala and naan for an easy dinner this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ER5548DjvXuT40VEL7yejGQNZhVszA3sDS7UCix2Cbat-ZLazbGwuXSdFRWHZxkZqan6_qHqxdpntiMtemCLnOSufdG2S1s-efLGGo590nIIky8Y8Y1bFQzgorv4ynynfLADlcz5_mXm70hCk51GidIv45nWzle2pNhKB4-XMLbRhJxwOPgu-PUdVw/s4032/IMG_1477%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ER5548DjvXuT40VEL7yejGQNZhVszA3sDS7UCix2Cbat-ZLazbGwuXSdFRWHZxkZqan6_qHqxdpntiMtemCLnOSufdG2S1s-efLGGo590nIIky8Y8Y1bFQzgorv4ynynfLADlcz5_mXm70hCk51GidIv45nWzle2pNhKB4-XMLbRhJxwOPgu-PUdVw/w300-h400/IMG_1477%202.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYPpdpqFKOFJluLx6gHAKBoJnHSn1r4Kpl5pMxMUkxKurnuyFr_OTeWoLxb_vFGX4roKm6kQv9GeopePO9AgffIrfmeZ8utgkMSt-7DkRMCphs_KIBvdpoEbQCwsqUdhKHa5CQZORzRfpq94g5wdd6gQBHL0XmmK80yvptHh67bLVPmqJdXM7FF6bqw/s4032/IMG_1478%204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYPpdpqFKOFJluLx6gHAKBoJnHSn1r4Kpl5pMxMUkxKurnuyFr_OTeWoLxb_vFGX4roKm6kQv9GeopePO9AgffIrfmeZ8utgkMSt-7DkRMCphs_KIBvdpoEbQCwsqUdhKHa5CQZORzRfpq94g5wdd6gQBHL0XmmK80yvptHh67bLVPmqJdXM7FF6bqw/w300-h400/IMG_1478%204.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took these pics quickly, so I apologize about the terrible quality... Frozen fruit for smoothies and some pomegranate juice to add to the smoothies. Those frozen dumplings are for Ella, she loves them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGwp_HZHYPdF5zSbTCNM5AR6v4TLLzldby8ulEiSdNXGzVDsXWEPuvbbtoG0RPajhww-5exWea_w4ZSDzyIQvUtAWNOvN2FgHWfcXwk1NfI5w7Q3wzg9204JNlbXYLH0lgyUcBliwRMqPXWVbptoplJMtt7S1vLY7E9RXQtXhlWK1c8JAu2YUvYsaDw/s4032/IMG_1472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGwp_HZHYPdF5zSbTCNM5AR6v4TLLzldby8ulEiSdNXGzVDsXWEPuvbbtoG0RPajhww-5exWea_w4ZSDzyIQvUtAWNOvN2FgHWfcXwk1NfI5w7Q3wzg9204JNlbXYLH0lgyUcBliwRMqPXWVbptoplJMtt7S1vLY7E9RXQtXhlWK1c8JAu2YUvYsaDw/w480-h640/IMG_1472.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, a little treat for the week- these oatmeal dark chocolate cookies. They are dense and SO good. All you need is 1 and you satisfy that sweet craving. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, it was a successful Costco trip and a great weekend. We spent the rest of Sunday just hanging out at home, playing with the girls. I hope to be back on Monday with another recap of this upcoming weekend. We have a few plans but both girls have a runny nose, so we may stay home to be safe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Ashley & Family</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> <br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-65753937992423326552022-03-17T06:56:00.005-07:002022-03-17T06:56:41.841-07:00Latest Adventures- Laguna Beach, Medieval Times etc. <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqD-UvOXl9f7BWkIyUY1Ah35oWtLmcEXReX9Vog8DyJreXJBc-st_w8t2PoprUWM3nk1oYzZJnQcNeWVSQdNJ4-RifWldM1HATdHyUl5YPXd8s590GtJrNtgvRbY62tTCcNuT6y1gV14J7mCWCrfmJziYHITuFmI3Tdk_4WPW_zQtiAo_UcxJotcJAeQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqD-UvOXl9f7BWkIyUY1Ah35oWtLmcEXReX9Vog8DyJreXJBc-st_w8t2PoprUWM3nk1oYzZJnQcNeWVSQdNJ4-RifWldM1HATdHyUl5YPXd8s590GtJrNtgvRbY62tTCcNuT6y1gV14J7mCWCrfmJziYHITuFmI3Tdk_4WPW_zQtiAo_UcxJotcJAeQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Newport, and Laguna Beach</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Michael and I had a random Thursday off together, and he was able to attend her gymnastics class with us. It was great because normally he works Thursdays and isn't able to go. We decided to make a day of it and had plans to grab lunch in Newport and drive through Laguna Beach. It was such a beautiful day, and I remember being in such awe of how gorgeous that area is and how fortunate we are to live so close. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Fgh5a5ZMSu3d_n9WOAMXgg9hsDiiuEu9Nz2Zjnaq8IgBEeXa9fpfB6BpHAH-ZF-O_EjNRlQLUIBGaRbkNrCsb-1MgQJGV922iTDO6Ok3eio0fuhDL0_qKfjQ47CtPtlKGclMnHf3LCPU8VtkKm_CjK2CxEj9aGZxS2aruHWKKjLlnLaYvpnKrTYBhA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Fgh5a5ZMSu3d_n9WOAMXgg9hsDiiuEu9Nz2Zjnaq8IgBEeXa9fpfB6BpHAH-ZF-O_EjNRlQLUIBGaRbkNrCsb-1MgQJGV922iTDO6Ok3eio0fuhDL0_qKfjQ47CtPtlKGclMnHf3LCPU8VtkKm_CjK2CxEj9aGZxS2aruHWKKjLlnLaYvpnKrTYBhA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJC_n_rDflTuxa90XzZAxrzLuFGgO4ysC-T3lytI7aNS_p_Q1cVRrctseAgVeTysR4DLK02F4uX87Rhv38fDGxG9lGQSgAF4UtTo5G7SjmyOVRPPcbSIfxWiDXwbOffgRC_A3rvP4y1XLuexZ5oaR8Dl4kOrWEmz6stXXbnh3vT2RyfgKB1h2r06cy8A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJC_n_rDflTuxa90XzZAxrzLuFGgO4ysC-T3lytI7aNS_p_Q1cVRrctseAgVeTysR4DLK02F4uX87Rhv38fDGxG9lGQSgAF4UtTo5G7SjmyOVRPPcbSIfxWiDXwbOffgRC_A3rvP4y1XLuexZ5oaR8Dl4kOrWEmz6stXXbnh3vT2RyfgKB1h2r06cy8A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First stop was lunch. Ella had a pasta dish, while Michael, Mia and I got food from the seafood place next door and shared a salmon, rice and veggie plate. After lunch we drove to Laguna and decided to park and walk around.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0qlvqBZzVZUB4thZu9kgZPQCbxHv8sFsMuB8kL4oGqt8VKXZyOr-hyDdH-V7448FPoStnIbRisIr4TUfxhrGr_dJPmXhrT0BMoj2YlqzNIbFw80MZR5haObDYcVkr9O38xLODfiOyQvLZFYDSdkuSeJC1E0mt8GChsUUtY7teMtS9R40tGFJpF-4RIA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0qlvqBZzVZUB4thZu9kgZPQCbxHv8sFsMuB8kL4oGqt8VKXZyOr-hyDdH-V7448FPoStnIbRisIr4TUfxhrGr_dJPmXhrT0BMoj2YlqzNIbFw80MZR5haObDYcVkr9O38xLODfiOyQvLZFYDSdkuSeJC1E0mt8GChsUUtY7teMtS9R40tGFJpF-4RIA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella and I headed down to the beach to feel the water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI5PPqOUTkMXbX7euyKVg105pTC_8OxMAoBQru14ArBP8I-b6CfUeH8CIg_Nam97VY_MBVPdsQ88dBHOwxmPob2WLE3ACHC5JYWdq7taiWeC4dHIFwvY7F5-jm1IyKTKaq1WE_GhIUP0rEahfWIudNy3XbInTlOGAGLGkWL1xaN7Mc9VmURfG6Gp9wGw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI5PPqOUTkMXbX7euyKVg105pTC_8OxMAoBQru14ArBP8I-b6CfUeH8CIg_Nam97VY_MBVPdsQ88dBHOwxmPob2WLE3ACHC5JYWdq7taiWeC4dHIFwvY7F5-jm1IyKTKaq1WE_GhIUP0rEahfWIudNy3XbInTlOGAGLGkWL1xaN7Mc9VmURfG6Gp9wGw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrgKozYum9_op8EQfzC6_SVLnBD2c6QpYkVZmKh3AF32sQtk_GdKP0_JnYpgx-whN5oxs99Qj4suIrETmkhzJ1ePquBWt9TUHys12oJu7ygRHkuBcM2T-YMvtyI88iMgJaH669UM4wm2ANTW9Mb_EBpre9xdV7yzYzBQrHNVT3AdsHixQmwefL9Qg3dg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It was such a perfect little afternoon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhXX-5qXHt0ynEOaBUMRYFnCVMjTyveZpDliYDygMyM5vlyQabWM4C3G4WW9mvO8ZDN6tZv1vCFRb2_eqhUXWo-pO5j3c4k-w0DyfS7K3HsNApvfzVgKyHtqFzuvy4cQeDTn6w6CellDUGXELAaEDqEEOH_-eODqGGNC4_aulMlVmbAeFvm5j5MTWDLQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhXX-5qXHt0ynEOaBUMRYFnCVMjTyveZpDliYDygMyM5vlyQabWM4C3G4WW9mvO8ZDN6tZv1vCFRb2_eqhUXWo-pO5j3c4k-w0DyfS7K3HsNApvfzVgKyHtqFzuvy4cQeDTn6w6CellDUGXELAaEDqEEOH_-eODqGGNC4_aulMlVmbAeFvm5j5MTWDLQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Medieval Times </b></p><p style="text-align: center;">I had been wanting to take Ella to Medieval Times, but I wanted to wait until I thought she was old enough to handle the entire show. I also enjoy spending one on one time with her. I think it's important that we spend our own quality time with the girls, and I know Ella really enjoys and treasure this. We did end up leaving the show a few minutes early because Ella got a tummy-ache, but otherwise Ella did great!</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7NFgK3n3TCuhG2Dxc4L-FsUJVKi29gNm_jTcGXNLcneFMEwaimyA-dioWdmDgmaaaXG-LQNCQiiy4eUrG69TJSeBGSapU8OzX6wi5jhCXECMpd2ZiZ2L-Bf3C1FgLxu-eksC55YteCHrtWMOogB_SR7D8BVWv2qskFdn60qvAonfZTenBWU38D5Sf4g=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7NFgK3n3TCuhG2Dxc4L-FsUJVKi29gNm_jTcGXNLcneFMEwaimyA-dioWdmDgmaaaXG-LQNCQiiy4eUrG69TJSeBGSapU8OzX6wi5jhCXECMpd2ZiZ2L-Bf3C1FgLxu-eksC55YteCHrtWMOogB_SR7D8BVWv2qskFdn60qvAonfZTenBWU38D5Sf4g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3LCFvwR-fhXBS2r6_sMYan3IziG9fpItbP-bZ18nu3kQfPgAWTkaCK_-c8-p_zkbnJPjAP8m9SHyHkxJWHxPxccv9AgUl00n4UYi9pzXOXGmXq-nyD3x4l8VJjHuJs1rBoLLu4H2MCZpgChKfaSVLF_aGnj9JnpDus8d9hD3v9qZm7GY1ABwIcWkbRw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A crown and a flag makes it even more fun!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRaTkFxjk-j4I2XLiwH5UldxtpTRXrwX_onfO135Dwhk6r3VGocOs8BwDylRZrfPGxyfWWk3RuUUs-hb1LFoQnef5P0fjaGGNIkjIBuSHJYf4C3ILYWhoLejDu8THx-B8UG1mTFfjx8HJrpwE6cSwkrockQum74CQ364xRYbFMvfKIdWfybY9197b1kw=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRaTkFxjk-j4I2XLiwH5UldxtpTRXrwX_onfO135Dwhk6r3VGocOs8BwDylRZrfPGxyfWWk3RuUUs-hb1LFoQnef5P0fjaGGNIkjIBuSHJYf4C3ILYWhoLejDu8THx-B8UG1mTFfjx8HJrpwE6cSwkrockQum74CQ364xRYbFMvfKIdWfybY9197b1kw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Selfie while we waited for dinner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg49omFB4eJ8PJrLNjWfayXe4RToczgs1GANIBXTyGymgnV1pccj03QIFQdmplq5jwheU7VTeE0HLDcNa-MFRafLEu7b8I7A5TZSHbZ9I7_tm1gmDXKBATncFDlu0AEz5Gsyc_la1Qwpln3aClDK1TFGzFbeRttkbQXkiKY-xt_p1324wIZi2NP1Hll6g=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg49omFB4eJ8PJrLNjWfayXe4RToczgs1GANIBXTyGymgnV1pccj03QIFQdmplq5jwheU7VTeE0HLDcNa-MFRafLEu7b8I7A5TZSHbZ9I7_tm1gmDXKBATncFDlu0AEz5Gsyc_la1Qwpln3aClDK1TFGzFbeRttkbQXkiKY-xt_p1324wIZi2NP1Hll6g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr0o3C4r3IGGf0xg9aAeXpw6jfFkK6_4TUqF82Gu628EQzdJK108oZPJNc5VTuQRDMUPQ2UL5egH98YawskZEdVn3H5_3ytcAz4LIKURRgSnJdzAsKK4EPGMJAJHlf-T4rJn7CCDEE-6FUQALMc93ZLTFn9WVcfHRV9_d9EiLZlinyyGudlXrQSs77tg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr0o3C4r3IGGf0xg9aAeXpw6jfFkK6_4TUqF82Gu628EQzdJK108oZPJNc5VTuQRDMUPQ2UL5egH98YawskZEdVn3H5_3ytcAz4LIKURRgSnJdzAsKK4EPGMJAJHlf-T4rJn7CCDEE-6FUQALMc93ZLTFn9WVcfHRV9_d9EiLZlinyyGudlXrQSs77tg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella devoured the tomato soup and garlic bread. She thought it was so good and she did great without the utensils. (That's a thing at Medieval times... you eat like they did back then too. No forks/spoons.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4ZSYdegfCa4l2DQCFWIQE5j-9wqtQNokamUkPpjLqaAuKrb1zOKrFhYQAewDQdyKgSdVK7XtavJsS051EarNecSD_M0rfddGKMR7Ym2MFHhE1OaXVzWY0uIPI1CSannBMiYV_ldT8PeUYOywscO5Lz2pV2GFz2Ycqlnlsccgew8plowt8HbuxRJZF4A=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4ZSYdegfCa4l2DQCFWIQE5j-9wqtQNokamUkPpjLqaAuKrb1zOKrFhYQAewDQdyKgSdVK7XtavJsS051EarNecSD_M0rfddGKMR7Ym2MFHhE1OaXVzWY0uIPI1CSannBMiYV_ldT8PeUYOywscO5Lz2pV2GFz2Ycqlnlsccgew8plowt8HbuxRJZF4A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella caught a carnation thrown to her by our yellow-knight that we were cheering for. I was PSYCHED for her. She felt incredibly special. It was such a great time for the both of us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1VD0QY2m6MkWzICIigRXVYPqKMP90KrZO_2Y_Y46UXDp9W-BIWj8rgt6yXjrDh6dyVhY3L2LLBXQPVW-P3ieS-nx0mfaAiJ6j5lN_NKqw8XCXWu3ZdnzQlGdpMwZ3valoQ4fh_bBncG6UiRBT_WOdZL0hh2ZBrW1HncZ1cPfS0Phl8VrzZMjy59GAtA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1VD0QY2m6MkWzICIigRXVYPqKMP90KrZO_2Y_Y46UXDp9W-BIWj8rgt6yXjrDh6dyVhY3L2LLBXQPVW-P3ieS-nx0mfaAiJ6j5lN_NKqw8XCXWu3ZdnzQlGdpMwZ3valoQ4fh_bBncG6UiRBT_WOdZL0hh2ZBrW1HncZ1cPfS0Phl8VrzZMjy59GAtA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dinner & The Aquarium of the Pacific </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have been reading our blog for a while, you know our love for the aquarium. We are no longer members, but are considering getting a membership after our latest visit. It's such a fun thing to do, even just for a couple of hours. Both girls loved it so much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF9gmYNxXG4bntcLAH11IH45ERXlyUmaK372TyTLlPllOiSN9gi7Z6Cm77lCuyqEgHdGvgcZSTw0b7aguKr-YR9Mm1_OpVVTd7RBvwI1XCr4Z1IKHelHbqBnLqRK2yygYOgMhQD11DILbspLgCn2qNTEhZqaecjq2AbWuO34_zdF6U1kxKvKZotg_wGA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF9gmYNxXG4bntcLAH11IH45ERXlyUmaK372TyTLlPllOiSN9gi7Z6Cm77lCuyqEgHdGvgcZSTw0b7aguKr-YR9Mm1_OpVVTd7RBvwI1XCr4Z1IKHelHbqBnLqRK2yygYOgMhQD11DILbspLgCn2qNTEhZqaecjq2AbWuO34_zdF6U1kxKvKZotg_wGA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We stopped at 2nd and PCH in Long Beach for some Shake Shack before heading over to the aquarium.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZBsVPogJhN216qJL8X1RApwyOswEMJVg6LfmJ-2sbPM8k02Zr8BtpWM-4gEe3-VjVqD7PrkaBD2pSAaLkgLKWQUxFBfxdYHq5ur7S67raqMhnPpuNSyEDld7DdGHBhWoJKX9a2ci3Uawc5_jZutGGdV1Zs3N9FRSlzOJztUr5J1QjKhPiCpf_Nh_KQw=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZBsVPogJhN216qJL8X1RApwyOswEMJVg6LfmJ-2sbPM8k02Zr8BtpWM-4gEe3-VjVqD7PrkaBD2pSAaLkgLKWQUxFBfxdYHq5ur7S67raqMhnPpuNSyEDld7DdGHBhWoJKX9a2ci3Uawc5_jZutGGdV1Zs3N9FRSlzOJztUr5J1QjKhPiCpf_Nh_KQw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mia had her own foods we packed for her, but she was definitely trying to steal bites of fries. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNFufuuhRKuRJP14pKCg743EsydubZcTLIQcMLCYMcWReCiUSNFINGkt4XsAeeUkB0veug1EbHPW4-f_Zg-7f_kKan00qcv5xcxiZQAUK0B5r61g4j3ApK9UQNOaKiMu8kEovIfUe1-jenM2tSRsj1p8pP6puDpHdb7BvjrZyz1kNU-nHWl3UxJeV5jg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNFufuuhRKuRJP14pKCg743EsydubZcTLIQcMLCYMcWReCiUSNFINGkt4XsAeeUkB0veug1EbHPW4-f_Zg-7f_kKan00qcv5xcxiZQAUK0B5r61g4j3ApK9UQNOaKiMu8kEovIfUe1-jenM2tSRsj1p8pP6puDpHdb7BvjrZyz1kNU-nHWl3UxJeV5jg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella loves this feature of the aquarium... They have these little drawing stations where the kids can color a fish and then it pops up on this screen and their fish they just colored starts swimming around. Such a fun little feature for the kids. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1b5hMAKglSmAL4ojwEtvbru4HgYPjjJemTkk_ifqdUVwpBPPkdTZ5p-MUw5xdiohJWtx2fllb-o1AalC08RH860Qnf8QybaqTUtKEnn1j537jixRGElMcpEhMM82QhSZTjQsilQ-lBpw9ii-awjfYe4Cxk4bL-u6NLwWV9nL4fMPaSbJzNXH_732BzQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1b5hMAKglSmAL4ojwEtvbru4HgYPjjJemTkk_ifqdUVwpBPPkdTZ5p-MUw5xdiohJWtx2fllb-o1AalC08RH860Qnf8QybaqTUtKEnn1j537jixRGElMcpEhMM82QhSZTjQsilQ-lBpw9ii-awjfYe4Cxk4bL-u6NLwWV9nL4fMPaSbJzNXH_732BzQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">We went in the evening so the pictures are a little bit dark.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSL6R0q6GO0KqQdU-RfFJylEO15426WLYihEBXV_OFrrdRfWXfMKE2zsoAggOCK_agKYWcmVIm1fm4JG0xuN9HzYeM5x-ydsIWnATiXiz4T871g1ACdm8QDmeBnw-RjN6cnqpztwm4VGKyLEJnm9D7DoNq4HhtucUuKwPgGlLoVki73OHbD3bPM_C4mw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSL6R0q6GO0KqQdU-RfFJylEO15426WLYihEBXV_OFrrdRfWXfMKE2zsoAggOCK_agKYWcmVIm1fm4JG0xuN9HzYeM5x-ydsIWnATiXiz4T871g1ACdm8QDmeBnw-RjN6cnqpztwm4VGKyLEJnm9D7DoNq4HhtucUuKwPgGlLoVki73OHbD3bPM_C4mw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhNtrGbuZIuLeBxDa71MAfycS3BuNyoIOkn9F2wFFJGYLH1nWc-yb6AjWAqxYCjBT7AWFmU5JWpWV_grEiuD6qVsITj3ejIYX4HqqoGoWMKIuoGgCWocgBIV7ntfSP2JkzZ8fxmGhdcUotHmgLc7bOLK9kKasytIY_o9bXaSA1xdbZHF1lTQjmWZaf6w=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhNtrGbuZIuLeBxDa71MAfycS3BuNyoIOkn9F2wFFJGYLH1nWc-yb6AjWAqxYCjBT7AWFmU5JWpWV_grEiuD6qVsITj3ejIYX4HqqoGoWMKIuoGgCWocgBIV7ntfSP2JkzZ8fxmGhdcUotHmgLc7bOLK9kKasytIY_o9bXaSA1xdbZHF1lTQjmWZaf6w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Mia loved the fish! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYolmJoR55fEk4fIx1fzOp2pRpQI-vmrvCRE8hs1odYdiGsN_wz1-PhZrWqqIjqphX7fw6IGLGo0lSnMDTkWAq-iHDZ39bpQ7TkZnpnn66nsadyIO4UtOYm1OKkkOC3kOxxQqiKJCYJNrswIk-QqAoTWhlh9OKtf0OlmuhqO02Vt1PNqX7x8s6e31vVg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYolmJoR55fEk4fIx1fzOp2pRpQI-vmrvCRE8hs1odYdiGsN_wz1-PhZrWqqIjqphX7fw6IGLGo0lSnMDTkWAq-iHDZ39bpQ7TkZnpnn66nsadyIO4UtOYm1OKkkOC3kOxxQqiKJCYJNrswIk-QqAoTWhlh9OKtf0OlmuhqO02Vt1PNqX7x8s6e31vVg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We even got brave and took the kids to the new theater to watch a film on ocean pollution. Ella goes "Wow! This is amazing!" And it really was and I was super impressed. </div><p style="text-align: center;">I tried uploading a clip from the film so you could see the big screen, but it didn't work.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUYbLpwxcFP2Cr4447vKNnB6zhKBS-h-z92EucJapK7axGVx6i0JV57W9DUGZ1byz-ubVR_kd1Zk0vQXWclDsFyo4SH1Agbr6LrM8LGu5HPfSozXJMGBSWRE1t7m2HcV_PeGMgwoaQ116sFdKGQP-p4K8He2GSOs11n9BHmc487PuEsL-gUxfIf1Djdg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUYbLpwxcFP2Cr4447vKNnB6zhKBS-h-z92EucJapK7axGVx6i0JV57W9DUGZ1byz-ubVR_kd1Zk0vQXWclDsFyo4SH1Agbr6LrM8LGu5HPfSozXJMGBSWRE1t7m2HcV_PeGMgwoaQ116sFdKGQP-p4K8He2GSOs11n9BHmc487PuEsL-gUxfIf1Djdg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhupgte2UgncjWh8ChwEr5rwuNdTnJZfWJYCZvLUwCLXmCmjvFsVlA-PAmQCi6fUUrmvtZQQtrJQm-JPuK4NQxHg4bKycFeb1-CQy9YVlFLKoe_qezAj_91XscOyQ92VxzppCHbtN5ASQi0ktdqkxxcRJEBdIGd1wKl2jGMyi4ojEEP6wkCwii33_tOOg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhupgte2UgncjWh8ChwEr5rwuNdTnJZfWJYCZvLUwCLXmCmjvFsVlA-PAmQCi6fUUrmvtZQQtrJQm-JPuK4NQxHg4bKycFeb1-CQy9YVlFLKoe_qezAj_91XscOyQ92VxzppCHbtN5ASQi0ktdqkxxcRJEBdIGd1wKl2jGMyi4ojEEP6wkCwii33_tOOg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">We ended the night watching the water fountain outside. Ella loves being out after dark because it's so rare for us. I definitely want to do it again and I think going in the evening made it even more fun. I was so impressed with how well the girls behaved despite it being later in the day. We all slept well that night, I remember! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Those are just a few of the fun things we've done recently. Thanks for reading! :) </p><p style="text-align: center;">-Ashley & family </p><p style="text-align: center;">xoxo </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-72075597567824406622022-03-17T06:07:00.003-07:002022-03-17T06:17:33.588-07:00Update on the Girls! <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgioIuAjsZFN7Dd1MqdTQBRAYr8V1hlwHYwRkScv9AdPfSIUMMfWH_kJzp7qSHrl9TC0tutPDN8QieKoUQ_OYWlEMbG9qLo1pyFNHiW9lwqsQMVMQ8GvlVkO9UdJ6PXLP5R0tCqsscyFs47km9g6TTHiEilSGT3oZ_Gf1_RJD6cGV5B0ZCE75dEtGLBEg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgioIuAjsZFN7Dd1MqdTQBRAYr8V1hlwHYwRkScv9AdPfSIUMMfWH_kJzp7qSHrl9TC0tutPDN8QieKoUQ_OYWlEMbG9qLo1pyFNHiW9lwqsQMVMQ8GvlVkO9UdJ6PXLP5R0tCqsscyFs47km9g6TTHiEilSGT3oZ_Gf1_RJD6cGV5B0ZCE75dEtGLBEg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Good morning guys! It's been so long since I have done a real blog post, I almost forgot how! :P It's been so tough balancing our two very busy girls, working outside of the home, and maintaining somewhat of an organized household. I have definitely had to put the blog on the back burner. Every time I think we're hitting a routine and I find time in my day to blog it seems to go awry. We had a really rough few months of sickness from September-January. Everyone is finally well and I am hoping I can stick to a blog post at least once a week. When I found a free moment this morning I figured I should do a little update on the girls.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSVUaDqWh8LmnE0KWZwp83-cIy0jNki96NFVFaEpt9qBPtOalCXBWpFEMzQik5TMQyK0PC-i_JUCQP2zpX9jR_UpvsQ78q5kvXCdCaf_WkMR86GqPN92Zc2fAauM6MpKRRSVL1MkKL7prHMUqbTBD0ygFt-wt4lVPB1-vnSdW6zHHCG3WLj6sbpDvTJQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSVUaDqWh8LmnE0KWZwp83-cIy0jNki96NFVFaEpt9qBPtOalCXBWpFEMzQik5TMQyK0PC-i_JUCQP2zpX9jR_UpvsQ78q5kvXCdCaf_WkMR86GqPN92Zc2fAauM6MpKRRSVL1MkKL7prHMUqbTBD0ygFt-wt4lVPB1-vnSdW6zHHCG3WLj6sbpDvTJQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mia is now almost 10 months old! It's crazy how quickly time goes. Everyone said it would go by fast and they weren't kidding. She has grown so much. Right now she is consistently saying mama and dada, but I have also heard her say "nay nay" for her Grandmother, and "bah" for ball. She can stand up and cruise furniture pretty effortlessly now, so walking is right around the corner. Mia loves food and eats everything in sight. Some of her favorites are pasta, salmon, peas and potatoes. We did a mix of purees and BLW and she definitely gravitated to 'real' food more. She has 2 little teeth that are helping her with that, and I am sure more on the way soon. When she wants more she uses hand signals for more, and we're working on 'all done.' Mia still isn't sleeping through the night, but we're definitely working on it. She has gotten better recently (3/4 nights) and has cut down to 1 wake up around 4:30-5 am, which works out for me because when I get done feeding her I just stay up for the morning. (Hence why I am up this early, writing this post.)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Mia loves going for walks, swinging at the park, playing with her big sister, putting EVERYTHING in her mouth, cruising around using her walker and is just such a sweet, happy baby. We are so beyond lucky to have her, and she definitely completes our family. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are some cute recent pictures of our sweet girl.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8dAqTPLrMkbXNnsf-KFxsxIfow-0wBFDw5awR7afHHjmuLRlJvkKIur2AXZ348Do7qsmEtM9hjx3PFOyfJ87SA9jBliuLjcG1mqSLKer4CoT8Mdv6W3DCS0MgQJnvFrBRLz-1-aCaTMv-VrQqzxB691rD5ACu_WzC6_WJllK3-xfDomLpWmIkbsutNg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8dAqTPLrMkbXNnsf-KFxsxIfow-0wBFDw5awR7afHHjmuLRlJvkKIur2AXZ348Do7qsmEtM9hjx3PFOyfJ87SA9jBliuLjcG1mqSLKer4CoT8Mdv6W3DCS0MgQJnvFrBRLz-1-aCaTMv-VrQqzxB691rD5ACu_WzC6_WJllK3-xfDomLpWmIkbsutNg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We are still trying to decide if we should throw a party or not, but if we do, we'll be sure to share here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfeFjiLUWdF-jexDY0jSBYppXAZYKb-uuDtKuGgeZxn2g1Hq1vf4h0_tUf2IEvS5uwTQVCewjgi0rbMAYxu5fpKjKQvEm6_KEIQ2eo61A1DgDZJNWlbMZQIbwAgfvB-nhwkzNQ6TPkbmeVy6RcIa3qVpPgiJWQLvFkk9kg_Hi-e17DDvwkkVKEBKfzBA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfeFjiLUWdF-jexDY0jSBYppXAZYKb-uuDtKuGgeZxn2g1Hq1vf4h0_tUf2IEvS5uwTQVCewjgi0rbMAYxu5fpKjKQvEm6_KEIQ2eo61A1DgDZJNWlbMZQIbwAgfvB-nhwkzNQ6TPkbmeVy6RcIa3qVpPgiJWQLvFkk9kg_Hi-e17DDvwkkVKEBKfzBA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>And onto my Ella girl. Ella is now almost 3 and a half and no longer looks a baby, but such a little kid. It's bittersweet. She is definitely in a 'three-anger' phase, but is also so brilliant, kind and just a sweet human being. She has been loving her Montessori school and has made lots of friends. She goes 3 days per week and has really thrived there. She used to be so afraid of other children and now she LOVES them. We recently signed her up for gymnastics and she has been going for about a month and has been loving it so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifgLxzOaBiGDh0oJA6jjWj1Xx9ccfy4nxkY38EaVGi2NTK_bUmx9dCDwQhhGv8Hf8s3jQVXEadbmD6y1pNjzfjYeH6QGDNOWzOMucCZmtpgEhTggwrqeEeooYQTSDW1jV-JqTybjRzF6t8IZLrdw5OeOLDZSP9IESYc7CVLsGiM101ppxaJhIJK_Gkpg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifgLxzOaBiGDh0oJA6jjWj1Xx9ccfy4nxkY38EaVGi2NTK_bUmx9dCDwQhhGv8Hf8s3jQVXEadbmD6y1pNjzfjYeH6QGDNOWzOMucCZmtpgEhTggwrqeEeooYQTSDW1jV-JqTybjRzF6t8IZLrdw5OeOLDZSP9IESYc7CVLsGiM101ppxaJhIJK_Gkpg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbKSzRSR2jI5RJ680CsFo05RjBsWLT4HRogHXbcNhjQorP6X5A5IJrwP2twWFPQVYhmByKqAqePE0lFZLwTfUgdTpO2eGziFGjUcn2MfgfsSqjOzXOAqJXfA6ukB013eJZ9744f337e8J--aEtrQ_Vb54BCftuQMH9bvovoayGE5W1vkhFOG3dg2DQdA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbKSzRSR2jI5RJ680CsFo05RjBsWLT4HRogHXbcNhjQorP6X5A5IJrwP2twWFPQVYhmByKqAqePE0lFZLwTfUgdTpO2eGziFGjUcn2MfgfsSqjOzXOAqJXfA6ukB013eJZ9744f337e8J--aEtrQ_Vb54BCftuQMH9bvovoayGE5W1vkhFOG3dg2DQdA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My big girl! She goes once a week, which is plenty right now, but she looks forward to her class every week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwy-Pvy5Hv7nmfytNCkAJMO0zxbhFI2REAzMqRrGzUjF7mKKboWdhQyjIsP6zQlxWTkkpnve-xg1A_Ax5zZMe1UIaomwWtKa-v-m-2TfR9rzK6Cl38aj-TMcKd3cOViMqG0tCF9MdhxszlVk6vmvveAXQjipD0hEoFW18iiRPAXk6xIb-HwslcNeql3g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwy-Pvy5Hv7nmfytNCkAJMO0zxbhFI2REAzMqRrGzUjF7mKKboWdhQyjIsP6zQlxWTkkpnve-xg1A_Ax5zZMe1UIaomwWtKa-v-m-2TfR9rzK6Cl38aj-TMcKd3cOViMqG0tCF9MdhxszlVk6vmvveAXQjipD0hEoFW18iiRPAXk6xIb-HwslcNeql3g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2_bFLVDBM2_a5tNHIGWihQ2p-Y1bVXDRpoLqTllg0SdqfY5Jqxow79fhI7aKM348FEj_AzYHxe2Vc_3EVqP_nYnoGjAo4Q1fNuwnKoNvkZX1QvyOnL5957aD78tIHeodxeDUthwHAbqcCgU0UUzW0DxGvMjcZkuJ-qkbWCe05vqw59YLykVFskKb19g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2_bFLVDBM2_a5tNHIGWihQ2p-Y1bVXDRpoLqTllg0SdqfY5Jqxow79fhI7aKM348FEj_AzYHxe2Vc_3EVqP_nYnoGjAo4Q1fNuwnKoNvkZX1QvyOnL5957aD78tIHeodxeDUthwHAbqcCgU0UUzW0DxGvMjcZkuJ-qkbWCe05vqw59YLykVFskKb19g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We upgraded Ella's bed to something a bit more fun. We figure when Mia is finally sleeping through the night and is ready, the girls can share this space and Mia can have a floor bed on the bottom bunk. I think they are going to love sharing a room and Ella has already expressed her excitement for this. Despite her amazingly fun and cozy bed, Ella has had a really hard time sleeping independently. She has developed a lot of fears and her imagination is wild. Last night was one of the few nights over the last month that she actually slept in her own bed all night long. We're working on it, but I don't want her to ever feel scared and alone, so she knows she can come to our room at night if she needs us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella's favorite things to do right now include playing outside, riding her scooter, bikes, etc. She loves arts and crafts, sensory play, play dough and playing 'games.' Her latest favorite is hungry-hungry hippos which we got on FB marketplace for her. Best 2$ I have ever spent. Just like her little sis, Ella still loves going to the park and swinging. Both the girls just light up on the swings and it's so cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJicmhVeUHdWbZ-dxhRWs6-M8Knmz_5NVMOIYW9zPFBkqstgsabPwWk3GCz3UyumKhH-ApgtDuRvEknZYBWhbZ7KZMaFD0UY0fWsH8RTIFaAHVZp7Z-LUXNYRqFgYk_r1GiO3uDccegXhK3AlpqSzqDO4B4y74MpoRZ9B7QhgqXtamrA1Fg4dHiAB8pA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJicmhVeUHdWbZ-dxhRWs6-M8Knmz_5NVMOIYW9zPFBkqstgsabPwWk3GCz3UyumKhH-ApgtDuRvEknZYBWhbZ7KZMaFD0UY0fWsH8RTIFaAHVZp7Z-LUXNYRqFgYk_r1GiO3uDccegXhK3AlpqSzqDO4B4y74MpoRZ9B7QhgqXtamrA1Fg4dHiAB8pA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuExydSfz8HPhGYmjGhzsVLLg-SUcmOBq1us6To-3MVEpG0VzURhtF9FAXige08iPRzSo5SnUNFRZcNl7tjPGZiaemE-A-Sm-aHZLSptXugtGzhkKG5rixgWnAN5v0lYIiX-hn2urPZ3XvM6_0iITMnP7hSiUJHFjB_vJTkbJjM5wkxVz3jBRq30V7zg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Overall, everyone around here is doing quite well and we are thankful for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAx-QEJaQbhrMldeYbHKaOlMX3OezSxKXBjapwbHvYFCoGvFOpZ00SJ5f2MAJx4EDq5DDTCKJiNz-Vi5o2KC_ZftclXZ1pFU0mTmO39uokLm5J7pAMYb7QSPAt2DEWGIF535S0Q2zM0UzSxOQ7rohKtQtjVMHTcxzHQY7JODMavVA0sgqGjI_3IkYFpA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAx-QEJaQbhrMldeYbHKaOlMX3OezSxKXBjapwbHvYFCoGvFOpZ00SJ5f2MAJx4EDq5DDTCKJiNz-Vi5o2KC_ZftclXZ1pFU0mTmO39uokLm5J7pAMYb7QSPAt2DEWGIF535S0Q2zM0UzSxOQ7rohKtQtjVMHTcxzHQY7JODMavVA0sgqGjI_3IkYFpA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for catching up with us. I am working on another post to share some of our latest adventures, which aren't as frequent as they used to be, but we're still managing some fun. Be sure to check back soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Ashley & family</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-71640648426821010332022-02-14T06:18:00.002-08:002022-02-14T06:20:14.527-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFSQ0jnXuSHJ8PUmd42M0F_nc-_LEfU0xF41igsIQqN82qSVvIEKkkfDgKu6GzfxzWcV8zxzqZRAyOJfaV8QhpaVIlQexGEGARtgkzIeGlJ9Xmeba9-0njmyLPUNXfQ9jiI7Cb_4rI_PWWIUuuw_oYfc7z3oVOZY6riqqoe7FqahnKmgVnPrxp4vtn0A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFSQ0jnXuSHJ8PUmd42M0F_nc-_LEfU0xF41igsIQqN82qSVvIEKkkfDgKu6GzfxzWcV8zxzqZRAyOJfaV8QhpaVIlQexGEGARtgkzIeGlJ9Xmeba9-0njmyLPUNXfQ9jiI7Cb_4rI_PWWIUuuw_oYfc7z3oVOZY6riqqoe7FqahnKmgVnPrxp4vtn0A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> I just wanted to jump on here really fast to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. We are still here and still plan to go back to blogging regularly, but right now I just haven't found the right balance in life that allows me to enjoy blogging VS it feeling like work. I promise we will be back though. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghzUf_A-q3dMKrQ95bxcPA_wVP08QxNlIzeau9sQs87-kZYxG6cCyG5AdHhcr2MFm-KbyKoloMA-rv-PqLh6bVD6lUHaC9Q8yNz18xgOXC514JqMaHTFQy9Q6-z2s6k-yODMHRXuxCB5KQ6kITnttrQbiJsqBbprxTxN3RRHh34_kYL60iNQv24CKcMg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghzUf_A-q3dMKrQ95bxcPA_wVP08QxNlIzeau9sQs87-kZYxG6cCyG5AdHhcr2MFm-KbyKoloMA-rv-PqLh6bVD6lUHaC9Q8yNz18xgOXC514JqMaHTFQy9Q6-z2s6k-yODMHRXuxCB5KQ6kITnttrQbiJsqBbprxTxN3RRHh34_kYL60iNQv24CKcMg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some little baskets I threw together for the girls. They each got a Valentine's Day outfit, a beaded necklace, and some applesauce/raisins. Ella also got some bubbles and a heart stamp. Super simple, inexpensive and Ella thought it was the greatest thing ever. I'm trying really hard to not get sucked into all the cute-sy stuff I see out there. I love it all in the moment, but I want as little 'stuff' as possible cluttering up my house. So this is what the girls got and I am sure Easter will look very much the same.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6fATGnxgT9KfzbTISjQqJgcuCvhBLBoJr1wTCC6Az0tu60qDt_xicd5bCNbORJ5VPTkGLW0RMB6vMk-y7EO-53cBQoUL2ZJWsWD7H2nn2-u6TW9mgNgeW6I8Jor8Th3rw9YAVSDmTIwuIh2mg3ApXhxA7YX4ICTZw5CPJqpurQvZRiHHcY3srPVH8Aw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6fATGnxgT9KfzbTISjQqJgcuCvhBLBoJr1wTCC6Az0tu60qDt_xicd5bCNbORJ5VPTkGLW0RMB6vMk-y7EO-53cBQoUL2ZJWsWD7H2nn2-u6TW9mgNgeW6I8Jor8Th3rw9YAVSDmTIwuIh2mg3ApXhxA7YX4ICTZw5CPJqpurQvZRiHHcY3srPVH8Aw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here the girls are enjoying their new outfits! Ella is now 3 years 4 months, and Mia is almost 9 months. Time is FLYING and I'm sorry we haven't shared more but we've just been enjoying our girls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-i3RpLkuaXyJYfnmMeSwzItsovsj7x6yS1dY8dGcSS8ZzCWlPcQRTBOtWuTLeo0-EuNpL_OraNmj_hXB67l7HaATD3RHNBjmjKPCGQ3_F4P8rE6Q4TspszbHkjVtPQ_thqmDgGN8LZA8fI5jbxwHptvaq4tAErIeCip4eACOnm6aHKU3x9zyLqBwK-g=s4010" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4010" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-i3RpLkuaXyJYfnmMeSwzItsovsj7x6yS1dY8dGcSS8ZzCWlPcQRTBOtWuTLeo0-EuNpL_OraNmj_hXB67l7HaATD3RHNBjmjKPCGQ3_F4P8rE6Q4TspszbHkjVtPQ_thqmDgGN8LZA8fI5jbxwHptvaq4tAErIeCip4eACOnm6aHKU3x9zyLqBwK-g=w214-h640" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone have an amazing Valentine's Day and tell your people you love them! </div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-74514631734978114492021-12-13T06:16:00.001-08:002021-12-13T06:16:28.602-08:00Weekend Recap<p style="text-align: center;"> Hi guys, long time no see! Oh my goodness. We have been dealing with a lot around here... a lot of ... vomit. Both of my poor girls got a stomach virus and it was the worst 2 weeks EVER. It started on Thanksgiving and things have finally settled down. Ella threw up for five days straight. FIVE. I was so so worried about her. I even took her to urgent care and her primary care, but they reassured me that she would be okay and she wasn't dehydrated so there was nothing much to worry about. Because nobody else in the house had gotten sick (at that point in time) they suspected maybe severe food poisoning as opposed to a virus which usually spreads like wildfire. Ella was symptom free for 3 days or so before Mia started throwing up. My poor sweet Mia also got sick for almost 5 days. It was rough, but we survived and the girls are both doing so much better. I was itching to take the girls out to do festive holiday things, but we made sure Mia was symptom free for at least 3 days before really taking her out to do anything. </p><p style="text-align: center;">This weekend we had one of Ella's classmates birthday parties to attend, as well as a winter festival. Here are some pictures from our fun weekend and what we've been up to lately.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYEQpChMdhq5xLglwFa6hlKiqVLtEIFJFVxyjg8mpZgEZrHTV9GfWcMJzzVVqc2VxScoUwKcSbt1RalgtZ1QlP5XqP0xT-q2ReLxIvJrBt4f-3XX-HcKa-NkiU00Vs6Zf_FjoCFTIbWTEJtvDG0VOmT2DEfW8aFusaae40Sl4ygahmEDOWunKeX37oRQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYEQpChMdhq5xLglwFa6hlKiqVLtEIFJFVxyjg8mpZgEZrHTV9GfWcMJzzVVqc2VxScoUwKcSbt1RalgtZ1QlP5XqP0xT-q2ReLxIvJrBt4f-3XX-HcKa-NkiU00Vs6Zf_FjoCFTIbWTEJtvDG0VOmT2DEfW8aFusaae40Sl4ygahmEDOWunKeX37oRQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll start by showing you these adorable cards that Ella made for her teacher's at school. She went a little crazy with the glue but overall did a great job (with lot so of guidance.) We paired these with a Starbucks gift card because if there's one thing we know about teachers is that they need caffeine to function! </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1wpoc0rSIQNgpuSwQUEt1GjeViZVHcnPUvgh6Zez3JeosMoBr6b4NHusSpvsnS3SDMYPr8QyYAkhbaGXfhkfMm1EGx4HA8WbTDt6El3x1OUQ40egxj2_pVvjXQZLr1PjWW5mNLsv-ucY3z2R5jX-_Yi7DmH5M6pY_vm5lmqw8Xi8jNAUvt2B2-IgsFw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1wpoc0rSIQNgpuSwQUEt1GjeViZVHcnPUvgh6Zez3JeosMoBr6b4NHusSpvsnS3SDMYPr8QyYAkhbaGXfhkfMm1EGx4HA8WbTDt6El3x1OUQ40egxj2_pVvjXQZLr1PjWW5mNLsv-ucY3z2R5jX-_Yi7DmH5M6pY_vm5lmqw8Xi8jNAUvt2B2-IgsFw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia is a Starbucks fan already... Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Friday we had a playdate with our friend Ruby.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLkFJw3PSv1HeiMSgDkyz3KvABPrVimcj_Jv3UyIhRk3RWCMiaKRUtcmA-k-qsVyp-UipjI_0EBVi2vK3u3td6KeXuTY614r1Iih3aSgNGy0qBPfV3oCnsiZNhVrWeSReyYst28xmralLb7xZ542GUC3SP_crKmx8Xz5FFOdDiocOW_racLN6Xu7bg9Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLkFJw3PSv1HeiMSgDkyz3KvABPrVimcj_Jv3UyIhRk3RWCMiaKRUtcmA-k-qsVyp-UipjI_0EBVi2vK3u3td6KeXuTY614r1Iih3aSgNGy0qBPfV3oCnsiZNhVrWeSReyYst28xmralLb7xZ542GUC3SP_crKmx8Xz5FFOdDiocOW_racLN6Xu7bg9Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZeLIQ7JMSnJ9j2Zuf18usL--drUz4rnGYMD9eTzOzBFOmCIGT6nYeVEfgWrFdB2VtCYIr11Q5CzZ6u6jr9Vv8JgMaFcDcnR26HgidmloY4IAPGKNSg5cyLN25SoMfatkMxEqLQCbt1LHjjy88SFUxWVBefCDPCp4C4QwozqCCv5DEslLzfgqjPLp-pQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZeLIQ7JMSnJ9j2Zuf18usL--drUz4rnGYMD9eTzOzBFOmCIGT6nYeVEfgWrFdB2VtCYIr11Q5CzZ6u6jr9Vv8JgMaFcDcnR26HgidmloY4IAPGKNSg5cyLN25SoMfatkMxEqLQCbt1LHjjy88SFUxWVBefCDPCp4C4QwozqCCv5DEslLzfgqjPLp-pQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLOXSPoQTmDzyOFCK_umfoN1IxJ8ehmizSYO0laYq1eHJlMNJ14VPxQyW7G-pXVefEMG7eh5sKKizRH_fIS9fQH2sso-VYj1MXxmssCiAAyHMhaX26yPffhLgDXdnhpZCHY_US2g6ZDu1RxFO38nzko__pcexL501Lnvx31ySdJs5FSXEy2GT_kb9xFA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLOXSPoQTmDzyOFCK_umfoN1IxJ8ehmizSYO0laYq1eHJlMNJ14VPxQyW7G-pXVefEMG7eh5sKKizRH_fIS9fQH2sso-VYj1MXxmssCiAAyHMhaX26yPffhLgDXdnhpZCHY_US2g6ZDu1RxFO38nzko__pcexL501Lnvx31ySdJs5FSXEy2GT_kb9xFA=s320" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixxx7u95GtN08rfl04IHT5VJ7B-ezx9V9KrC1_1mmqzlW602J9PnNTo7sd5SHXcC4Tb0g9IW4B7djlfSBXF30qWxEiBiGeizurlL9_1GsUd5uXpoVoDlkEMPlKX67AguDo9hmXBkG62xBzlnykPcjAOK5OHncFMZJoorKxzsFvrn8O_uSuac87CIMVDQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixxx7u95GtN08rfl04IHT5VJ7B-ezx9V9KrC1_1mmqzlW602J9PnNTo7sd5SHXcC4Tb0g9IW4B7djlfSBXF30qWxEiBiGeizurlL9_1GsUd5uXpoVoDlkEMPlKX67AguDo9hmXBkG62xBzlnykPcjAOK5OHncFMZJoorKxzsFvrn8O_uSuac87CIMVDQ=s320" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhPVXJYyFzdSeQx9pD6cOtgkAONszT4_erOZM6-0RxnOSe_0T2ziRMwdoMJmBT2Wj3_BzRFDr5LJrSo7CJQrgh1W4QiaGx2Q2dG15OuYJdumuruZjlYOQIaCy6plUWWTbLqlKiuYpwdk2u_tkN1n4pa7LqxWKG-G73o51kCTKMkxkhZ3Y_GOiO5wBPlA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhPVXJYyFzdSeQx9pD6cOtgkAONszT4_erOZM6-0RxnOSe_0T2ziRMwdoMJmBT2Wj3_BzRFDr5LJrSo7CJQrgh1W4QiaGx2Q2dG15OuYJdumuruZjlYOQIaCy6plUWWTbLqlKiuYpwdk2u_tkN1n4pa7LqxWKG-G73o51kCTKMkxkhZ3Y_GOiO5wBPlA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella and I did some last minute Christmas shopping. We grabbed Mia some new outfits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Saturday we went to a birthday party for Ella's little friend.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid5OHyHroiKICUclArw6QXvbtX4OhM-d1LlEOqOATX_OhdVM8TKXM30CD37vmuGKHRm0MoWFz_GlgMEP2d3f3woIdPMVVaFI9iL5TaYgw6X5ciXJz_4T1483kpivqLIlITt4EVwLknlDYhMBjMcAld_G26d_3Xa7oh88Bzf80j5BFQQNW5nYkPeoXY3w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid5OHyHroiKICUclArw6QXvbtX4OhM-d1LlEOqOATX_OhdVM8TKXM30CD37vmuGKHRm0MoWFz_GlgMEP2d3f3woIdPMVVaFI9iL5TaYgw6X5ciXJz_4T1483kpivqLIlITt4EVwLknlDYhMBjMcAld_G26d_3Xa7oh88Bzf80j5BFQQNW5nYkPeoXY3w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1fU96fBGUP1zbfPYb_PNOQlAuTuYp5uHraVJM1aRYlGs9vMOCYhVfeZo5ecCxL0L7-xTQK6dnmZFr7p9rZCuzuxZl94UeRJuTbL4N_i-arnqPuh27I7EGdv_SVWwxrI5vPJTm-ruHV2tGezMyczjVj7vVe30iyw0sh0KCvAq5IrrOB71gINeGTTtlyQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1fU96fBGUP1zbfPYb_PNOQlAuTuYp5uHraVJM1aRYlGs9vMOCYhVfeZo5ecCxL0L7-xTQK6dnmZFr7p9rZCuzuxZl94UeRJuTbL4N_i-arnqPuh27I7EGdv_SVWwxrI5vPJTm-ruHV2tGezMyczjVj7vVe30iyw0sh0KCvAq5IrrOB71gINeGTTtlyQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone enjoyed the delicious cake, Mia included.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPfhF0eHcji88VXYsJoLUHm6CSTpVFl5CqM3kXnU2ZKfcTX7QKsFG-HXVnKi6PZZAHJkD_lNKCrQj62w2qJY9I3YYwQpvBDji8_xkBFjxV7C9OSYqCTYOcBtJQwSzdvWOY86iaL7joaVEXdBuz0ZAj8dpU84cb0tVcIVa_PtIUaJ07KHoEnQbibgJWQw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPfhF0eHcji88VXYsJoLUHm6CSTpVFl5CqM3kXnU2ZKfcTX7QKsFG-HXVnKi6PZZAHJkD_lNKCrQj62w2qJY9I3YYwQpvBDji8_xkBFjxV7C9OSYqCTYOcBtJQwSzdvWOY86iaL7joaVEXdBuz0ZAj8dpU84cb0tVcIVa_PtIUaJ07KHoEnQbibgJWQw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My cuties! Ella says she had fun but I could definitely tell she was feeling a little apprehensive and shy. She talks about all her classmates all the time, but whenever we meet up with them she's like a turtle hiding in his shell. I hope the more we meet with them the more comfortable she gets. But I'll never push her to do anything she's uncomfortable with either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later that day we attended the winter festival at a nearby park and it was amazing! They had so many lights, games, food trucks, stands, bouncers, and even SNOW.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Mzy1xyTFp7OKocLJF-gdaFfiaCXQHQAQvINLDsch6b5kaouPOD4oo0evoD0wCeMt2s7ayLLzxhyWjojxJcWEJR5ux-3q8cHVDJfehKkTEWDHu1MyRZ8IIV_t-kEehDOmY7ZWcNrsE-nN6nqfwODmpzaHsJnLiN-UnnYEDiPmjFry12d3jLUHAmL6Fw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Mzy1xyTFp7OKocLJF-gdaFfiaCXQHQAQvINLDsch6b5kaouPOD4oo0evoD0wCeMt2s7ayLLzxhyWjojxJcWEJR5ux-3q8cHVDJfehKkTEWDHu1MyRZ8IIV_t-kEehDOmY7ZWcNrsE-nN6nqfwODmpzaHsJnLiN-UnnYEDiPmjFry12d3jLUHAmL6Fw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella refused to wear boots even though I told her she should wear boots and she'd be more comfortable. She later understood why I wanted her to wear boots... :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgslQYQFQd3-_dMKzGkwBj3hhChN6MRm084P7kdpSOeId5K-ourE-nkmbT3ohU_0cZEZsS2vR0RbN70uV1a_Od19L4AcKHI17GQbDIfvVZW2gtXvArxVht6vFgHppv6ho04oU47blvDt84tZSR0u5gv1ZvGUxtzRk7JM7GgGySMw-tBibO9tUMZaDfxuQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgslQYQFQd3-_dMKzGkwBj3hhChN6MRm084P7kdpSOeId5K-ourE-nkmbT3ohU_0cZEZsS2vR0RbN70uV1a_Od19L4AcKHI17GQbDIfvVZW2gtXvArxVht6vFgHppv6ho04oU47blvDt84tZSR0u5gv1ZvGUxtzRk7JM7GgGySMw-tBibO9tUMZaDfxuQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg39UgUkBKMiR5r2NcL-HxjRyLxliDuxstM7JcayA7TRrmJVrvtjCxUnzkDmdbtkjiZ4u9ZzMB3V1gTkS-ERbm2pS1PbXPBob-LYD6Qa3rJ2eteDg23TXRF_ivvxSPH2c4rCNyJrD5PXVtnawpTns7eeB_eFeElsxrkJgnBKLsU2PBacWJ4nsg2gbSXGQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg39UgUkBKMiR5r2NcL-HxjRyLxliDuxstM7JcayA7TRrmJVrvtjCxUnzkDmdbtkjiZ4u9ZzMB3V1gTkS-ERbm2pS1PbXPBob-LYD6Qa3rJ2eteDg23TXRF_ivvxSPH2c4rCNyJrD5PXVtnawpTns7eeB_eFeElsxrkJgnBKLsU2PBacWJ4nsg2gbSXGQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We grabbed some food from a food truck and had a little picnic on the grass. Lemongrass fried chicken and shrimp-garlic noodles. YUM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And it's not a trip to the winter festival without a picture with this guy...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitvU7RA-rXRBQMfWEFzjnBzPDiKDT2NzCk5XSkdJWnFKT7HVNRUXXhc2TOP_J6sTlgd01Ss_tr7_Jv_4Kn4OqKLQdLRPrvF7LjWbZ3bmnisVCJ_y_9afoLROnkyYypFmXsmTJtxsMmA5c2YUViz5Z2ApOIe9zNgxnHnV2c4ozAL2R57ZQSPAwvmGAgkw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1271" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitvU7RA-rXRBQMfWEFzjnBzPDiKDT2NzCk5XSkdJWnFKT7HVNRUXXhc2TOP_J6sTlgd01Ss_tr7_Jv_4Kn4OqKLQdLRPrvF7LjWbZ3bmnisVCJ_y_9afoLROnkyYypFmXsmTJtxsMmA5c2YUViz5Z2ApOIe9zNgxnHnV2c4ozAL2R57ZQSPAwvmGAgkw=w398-h640" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia was in LOVE and Ella was terrified, as usual. HAHA! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijBd8ToPpu1exHP7gV9S8np_H7vy472KlJ06Un8fvcLR6v8j8w5YLWEWk4a6_ap-u-TJo_NC3b-XBrHlj3eN0Gvv4kJT92_M24TdlQq7csCNS35OxazDpupySb9PsL4d8IDxwtvMte51US285d8nWFzrPnbMeyomi0LRiPYFxmd6tl0xN3IZ1Ej5aLqg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijBd8ToPpu1exHP7gV9S8np_H7vy472KlJ06Un8fvcLR6v8j8w5YLWEWk4a6_ap-u-TJo_NC3b-XBrHlj3eN0Gvv4kJT92_M24TdlQq7csCNS35OxazDpupySb9PsL4d8IDxwtvMte51US285d8nWFzrPnbMeyomi0LRiPYFxmd6tl0xN3IZ1Ej5aLqg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 years ago they had a photographer who was able to take our whole family's photo but this year we had to do it ourselves. I didn't get in the pic but I think it came out so cute. I absolutely love festive activities like the winter festival, and I was so glad our girls were healthy and able to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the weekend looked like this...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGg98Y4s-CR0vWkP5ykqVFt0I9OSwwcn8p6RoRtIMl0uV8byp-wzv06DuWzzqR3MOZkksf13tbJtg4vwstSJxof5gBjvgfl3RXi6MnP0JEYmGXPRKrnVOgmaBj2rfcOLM1Hx9sWaEZy6529Dm4kp45R8OkV3G7EuaiLkQEfhRmRsApF0dOD0YbuXrvgg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGg98Y4s-CR0vWkP5ykqVFt0I9OSwwcn8p6RoRtIMl0uV8byp-wzv06DuWzzqR3MOZkksf13tbJtg4vwstSJxof5gBjvgfl3RXi6MnP0JEYmGXPRKrnVOgmaBj2rfcOLM1Hx9sWaEZy6529Dm4kp45R8OkV3G7EuaiLkQEfhRmRsApF0dOD0YbuXrvgg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDkund_FsOX2q02DUpge-I0ANsxzf7REUZikGNl2Fs7GoRU16GESiTFNTocuD-mBwmZ-Lkp-j-AP0neGMYBfC3S03sMPxZ9uuvTt20IroygavygtH6HUkucUa7N_-f2BqV62C2BEmFpreKb3-_JhRBAbEsqtBCCtcQc7FqbnXDFcxrHk3qVypK1LvhYg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDkund_FsOX2q02DUpge-I0ANsxzf7REUZikGNl2Fs7GoRU16GESiTFNTocuD-mBwmZ-Lkp-j-AP0neGMYBfC3S03sMPxZ9uuvTt20IroygavygtH6HUkucUa7N_-f2BqV62C2BEmFpreKb3-_JhRBAbEsqtBCCtcQc7FqbnXDFcxrHk3qVypK1LvhYg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella has gone back and forth on whether she wanted her crib rails still up around her bed. I finally convinced her to take them down and I love how it came out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin6qhdG7-2e9JOUYl7dmb942jdh1_FjWNHCsnknRjZQoZTrwQg3aPdnnN3CxhFiyHaPtdldM0kRzcUMtzu4KLDreUoBn9OpLwZ62ah16gZywTUj9rEcKE81fbnmUZ6zA6urg-8OvoM0r3QYUArszgQY1uneiVzWaZqN2521vpRK0mhs7VwKwnvjootfw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin6qhdG7-2e9JOUYl7dmb942jdh1_FjWNHCsnknRjZQoZTrwQg3aPdnnN3CxhFiyHaPtdldM0kRzcUMtzu4KLDreUoBn9OpLwZ62ah16gZywTUj9rEcKE81fbnmUZ6zA6urg-8OvoM0r3QYUArszgQY1uneiVzWaZqN2521vpRK0mhs7VwKwnvjootfw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't her room so sweet? I would have loved a room like this when I was her age. I do think she's ready for a twin size bed on a real frame, but we're going to hold off a bit longer. I have already decided which bedding she's going to get when she does get a bed upgrade...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0-vlcWyMt4MK2wF3gpazqcY0skdbR20LBAlmPE6e7qhQl4bR8Bd87Pvv8roZ9jXZGWg-tjlUeba0ENV8DO5tENv4rvgFfmsdORk-ePtD_NoyAuTHJFI-xWhgDFhRwDpjqWu6E0VQNdlnJniXzwaIkFTVceYOrsckFVdfsShjGIEu2fCDvDJKBNeG0mg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0-vlcWyMt4MK2wF3gpazqcY0skdbR20LBAlmPE6e7qhQl4bR8Bd87Pvv8roZ9jXZGWg-tjlUeba0ENV8DO5tENv4rvgFfmsdORk-ePtD_NoyAuTHJFI-xWhgDFhRwDpjqWu6E0VQNdlnJniXzwaIkFTVceYOrsckFVdfsShjGIEu2fCDvDJKBNeG0mg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw this at Target and almost had to buy it!!! I pray whenever we do upgrade her bed size that this comforter set is still available. She LOVES ladybugs, so this would be so perfect for her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTEt31ihjCy3S8jbk8XWr4L8x80h-_7mk9EufkAnbP8G5M2VyZu4GYgBlS084aNSuQJ2nfXh1MCnrL-x4rS28xwOb46PTh1_sWtZAwMIm7MfxUhJvvozQmTDc8-HinZRzsaUs8tdJnhoRIY1uvzBgbjytZB3_dTCxQTVz1ufb1-BWTrR2hvpJ9-taMcA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTEt31ihjCy3S8jbk8XWr4L8x80h-_7mk9EufkAnbP8G5M2VyZu4GYgBlS084aNSuQJ2nfXh1MCnrL-x4rS28xwOb46PTh1_sWtZAwMIm7MfxUhJvvozQmTDc8-HinZRzsaUs8tdJnhoRIY1uvzBgbjytZB3_dTCxQTVz1ufb1-BWTrR2hvpJ9-taMcA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzWKpCgW3TxHpG-b9Y5-4vSh-U1Umc7ak5OYwNFAa3YlA5PFULYNqXE6o9nLYPrYjWpHv35ZSUaNOaDJQc38mJRV0joo07g-cHFVL3nKI7rczLag1DKOT62b0iK2Ua1Lwg8UdGft0OmysBwGBkgEDCf7sElJOWPVeA4KWBumtq14dDGYwP_zvvRN_xGw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzWKpCgW3TxHpG-b9Y5-4vSh-U1Umc7ak5OYwNFAa3YlA5PFULYNqXE6o9nLYPrYjWpHv35ZSUaNOaDJQc38mJRV0joo07g-cHFVL3nKI7rczLag1DKOT62b0iK2Ua1Lwg8UdGft0OmysBwGBkgEDCf7sElJOWPVeA4KWBumtq14dDGYwP_zvvRN_xGw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of our weekend was just a lot of cleaning, reorganizing and playing. I have so much stuff to go through still- like our arts and craft supplies for example, but I still was able to purge a lot of stuff before Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed the brief recap of our weekend. I do have plans to do a Christmas home tour post this Friday... it got delayed because of the stomach virus. Between caring for my babies and also trying to go to work, it was a very stressful time. I am going to work on taking pics a little bit at a time and hopefully can get something together for you guys. Have a great rest of your week and hope to see you back Friday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Ashley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-71661280600887415202021-11-14T20:26:00.002-08:002021-11-14T20:28:29.753-08:00Weekend Recap <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0GsAhzFioW8x4sihzWRQGvQlTiQMrOAVHK4D8aWbuho0u7qeOgJva0rxmytrnucMeIvXMCMFERgCeV-Nzg8_Fp343nEPR5pM4Diq8hZHnwF-u6t5udNKmM2T9n-7pS4PLO7KeTuJgtqwUW4lXHXKWFo_xZFi-IkySEfO2klf9wQvIjHI_GE4hr8BF4Q=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0GsAhzFioW8x4sihzWRQGvQlTiQMrOAVHK4D8aWbuho0u7qeOgJva0rxmytrnucMeIvXMCMFERgCeV-Nzg8_Fp343nEPR5pM4Diq8hZHnwF-u6t5udNKmM2T9n-7pS4PLO7KeTuJgtqwUW4lXHXKWFo_xZFi-IkySEfO2klf9wQvIjHI_GE4hr8BF4Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Hi everyone, Monday is here again! It seems to come so quickly, doesn't it? We have a busy week ahead, but we're ready for it. I am so excited to share our weekend with you. It was the perfect amount of busy with lots of relaxing too. (As much relaxing as you can do with 2 kids...) </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Friday was a great day, as Michael and I were both off with the girls. I had plans that evening with my girlfriends, but we had the rest of the day to play with the girls.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC8Bz-5UbktHrdpIp4U1H8g5YQdGUQgEURtAXM_8ZtF9I8eJaLxUsk22rnmDHQlMRDRwQlMcS2QWsl8ppRk5ydM-gu8-OsBf_UdiKUHlv2PA_FF9lYofRDF06erT6Hys2xD9Th2XtsBVYeA1zfkDbKhWxNQsKlGv9dGz1N1PvPJiVnEurq80FvRl4aPw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC8Bz-5UbktHrdpIp4U1H8g5YQdGUQgEURtAXM_8ZtF9I8eJaLxUsk22rnmDHQlMRDRwQlMcS2QWsl8ppRk5ydM-gu8-OsBf_UdiKUHlv2PA_FF9lYofRDF06erT6Hys2xD9Th2XtsBVYeA1zfkDbKhWxNQsKlGv9dGz1N1PvPJiVnEurq80FvRl4aPw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every morning Ella likes to go outside to check out our little backyard friend, the spider. We call her Charlotte. She is actually the biggest spider I have ever seen in real life. We just went to see her this morning and watched her snag a fly and wrap him up in her web! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNa-zu229xEQQMynlPiKi4e3tnIudanSqxnrDa-qzvIq8J6R-H1n-rdQoyrdpjcEXni8Mz6hqjiKq59MWuKvfCv1zoFfH1Afay8t2lga2TWLsDzA9ewA2POHE8U5Ivi46ISLoPbHvI10-a0JNfAb-96DPNvdhlOQRgyKa4GqlrS2x8CLzVrhgnczyzrw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNa-zu229xEQQMynlPiKi4e3tnIudanSqxnrDa-qzvIq8J6R-H1n-rdQoyrdpjcEXni8Mz6hqjiKq59MWuKvfCv1zoFfH1Afay8t2lga2TWLsDzA9ewA2POHE8U5Ivi46ISLoPbHvI10-a0JNfAb-96DPNvdhlOQRgyKa4GqlrS2x8CLzVrhgnczyzrw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh hello Charlotte.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm3ylcspMnNJ94g3F7Qp3biLsBC7urjw86XKlqsoWpN8_bfIPFQ-gK4weqvhktLBaT9kfZFD6XWN6BnksDG5o8Yf8AJdTFhWFkwfpWIIa6IHomeptJ7mYXgxQv8x7ZuXTZLx_DyoQ024icla_3GKM3I7AkCqI18eJ9V_6EFXEG5IDAEfRB8Hz3G6Znuw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm3ylcspMnNJ94g3F7Qp3biLsBC7urjw86XKlqsoWpN8_bfIPFQ-gK4weqvhktLBaT9kfZFD6XWN6BnksDG5o8Yf8AJdTFhWFkwfpWIIa6IHomeptJ7mYXgxQv8x7ZuXTZLx_DyoQ024icla_3GKM3I7AkCqI18eJ9V_6EFXEG5IDAEfRB8Hz3G6Znuw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJhOX-DaA9c9ni9cMENI-veEkJMndDhlMMcPtVxqyWhI5tsb-dEo5HZTLwCKKsVGsngtnIyh-Zlqf24EJldVurkP7j7cUfZ-j6MU7o12-wOpf9_UV-Zj6kGBty-iYDKEcUx-2yAI11M9K4oV3NKdBAw39zl1-CusfFXhxqyQ-J1eALCzFtHWRFWqrZng=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJhOX-DaA9c9ni9cMENI-veEkJMndDhlMMcPtVxqyWhI5tsb-dEo5HZTLwCKKsVGsngtnIyh-Zlqf24EJldVurkP7j7cUfZ-j6MU7o12-wOpf9_UV-Zj6kGBty-iYDKEcUx-2yAI11M9K4oV3NKdBAw39zl1-CusfFXhxqyQ-J1eALCzFtHWRFWqrZng=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later in the morning I took Ella to the park for some mommy-daughter time. It was sooo hot outside, 90 degrees I believe. It was very odd listening to Christmas music on the radio and experiencing that kind of heat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2HjzxJYuNykS-BLT2HQrQROIbZes_bSEqouxIZ8fMv19Gof8BDG3kszSbm-v3HIpfFJ_grTfCjcGXFfHnPbJQdABcnc_yyumwS2DezK9ZNovPkrgyVKvFOxyabosHGwmWWkM1a9nL3SON7Xr48GCD_0bJM4JHBtilfGV8izusHnOF6nlID-mKjLF7sw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2HjzxJYuNykS-BLT2HQrQROIbZes_bSEqouxIZ8fMv19Gof8BDG3kszSbm-v3HIpfFJ_grTfCjcGXFfHnPbJQdABcnc_yyumwS2DezK9ZNovPkrgyVKvFOxyabosHGwmWWkM1a9nL3SON7Xr48GCD_0bJM4JHBtilfGV8izusHnOF6nlID-mKjLF7sw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We didn't last long at the park because of how warm it was outside. But we did stop for a cool treat afterwards...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-U7BVFI7Mybw4cPB5wqd6_3P1uTfQ4nju5ESQB734eeo5IQv1HXjCmJ5xDUu0EgaQRZiCAV_h5OGIDjNaIfhfBpIMI9SWTjsYu90gOnkw8nIvESx3PuG27R1Tj8bO0ybA8raQNGbu4cALZ-1JSlJI0qZlQoh8ipP4spQbTSOMbrgNO-pCb_LFAu83aA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-U7BVFI7Mybw4cPB5wqd6_3P1uTfQ4nju5ESQB734eeo5IQv1HXjCmJ5xDUu0EgaQRZiCAV_h5OGIDjNaIfhfBpIMI9SWTjsYu90gOnkw8nIvESx3PuG27R1Tj8bO0ybA8raQNGbu4cALZ-1JSlJI0qZlQoh8ipP4spQbTSOMbrgNO-pCb_LFAu83aA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frozen yogurt with some fresh kiwi, mango and cherries- Yum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAZmCqXqelxQ__gzQpDckDzqXVwcA0sJLLxoE8uL903AfhE1c2K5P0OVaXns2wTjKk3e7-s4BygnZ5uatU5j5Z79j8P4gorjKbpSeQLNWINw0vgK_U8BcGUAFulJL99bnxcJiuZZnFKqFYuFfMYaJP6Ebjq1HSgHpHPf9S00SNV4R7vY2vwU19OCdHAQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAZmCqXqelxQ__gzQpDckDzqXVwcA0sJLLxoE8uL903AfhE1c2K5P0OVaXns2wTjKk3e7-s4BygnZ5uatU5j5Z79j8P4gorjKbpSeQLNWINw0vgK_U8BcGUAFulJL99bnxcJiuZZnFKqFYuFfMYaJP6Ebjq1HSgHpHPf9S00SNV4R7vY2vwU19OCdHAQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My cuties did lots of playing together. Ella has been very into Frozen lately so we watched that together too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglLQGFVGazH-Y8M0T1JgEu5I0mPHmktnmw-ZcW-wDs0DesQL0NPHYoik8NwrnGizB0GRmf8AZtU-S4iXOQ_P4asKCXykWFW2O1gTe7QmPRUELfJjTW02o1ZCj3UIsCE79Bicn3G9azXpfSc4xTHnLh2QIT60oQAY00yc3DA4VBXGdwpacukzC55i7y2w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglLQGFVGazH-Y8M0T1JgEu5I0mPHmktnmw-ZcW-wDs0DesQL0NPHYoik8NwrnGizB0GRmf8AZtU-S4iXOQ_P4asKCXykWFW2O1gTe7QmPRUELfJjTW02o1ZCj3UIsCE79Bicn3G9azXpfSc4xTHnLh2QIT60oQAY00yc3DA4VBXGdwpacukzC55i7y2w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent the rest of the day cleaning the house and preparing for my friends' arrival. Ella went to Michael's parents house and Michael took care of Mia so I could hang with them peacefully. We had so many yummy snacks and some pizza too. Love hanging with my friends, just wish we had snapped a pic together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday we woke up not sure what our day would look like, but we talked and quickly figured it out. We decided to take the girls to the LA zoo for the day. Ella had been asking us to take her to the zoo for so long, so we finally said 'let's go!' It was over 90 degrees while we were there... But considering that, we stayed pretty comfortable and had a great time. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_FrGajblFHVdjHIm5iysKDKeUyheGqKy0NQlw1hibSN2EM7buqEiuZZL_nHFGnN6_sXL7ffUM746ES72bGR1CvZoTl4-JzKMVY5RmVHY2MDaGPpG1Nos-OlxXwDA9SJtBkb_jZXxm5Va4ercnqa1Ki_Wj5zGE-fh4qmYp9-61s5tm9KAZT7hqgBCZkQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_FrGajblFHVdjHIm5iysKDKeUyheGqKy0NQlw1hibSN2EM7buqEiuZZL_nHFGnN6_sXL7ffUM746ES72bGR1CvZoTl4-JzKMVY5RmVHY2MDaGPpG1Nos-OlxXwDA9SJtBkb_jZXxm5Va4ercnqa1Ki_Wj5zGE-fh4qmYp9-61s5tm9KAZT7hqgBCZkQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Masks were not required, as you were only allowed in the park if you had your vaccination. It was nice to go somewhere without having to wear one and not feel guilty about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiybn-tjBfxMzu6Fq8EYe4SS-pzSG5cyl9UDndPKIB9I7UjvWt7dYweb9SLqg9BqANnhFkIhLD7WVbZs_VTdItYSLMvvQOmRQtpNFCZNEc6dMfcB8GLuuTJZeY5BA33hHy5muzY85XvHb2REfYuJnVQyqBrGuL6Q_Yp0EjNnNp5WHm3bOYuZqNQFeY_hA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiybn-tjBfxMzu6Fq8EYe4SS-pzSG5cyl9UDndPKIB9I7UjvWt7dYweb9SLqg9BqANnhFkIhLD7WVbZs_VTdItYSLMvvQOmRQtpNFCZNEc6dMfcB8GLuuTJZeY5BA33hHy5muzY85XvHb2REfYuJnVQyqBrGuL6Q_Yp0EjNnNp5WHm3bOYuZqNQFeY_hA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella HAD to ride the giant carousel. It was so large and beautiful! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bFvULmrmIGe0r_I0S7AFsPiKgsOxDZEw4qzoTrHISiRBAgJdAsiwlC-sDkiX2E0JZpvEXgOF_eI6AUmvNdjSvvqellZmYjr8XthEKertK7K4OnC-0O16i8gYyBC90VSRCGsGzRfqrx8mQAY8It8g15AT6EIzZKvVvB66jS10OKVJ4IsCuAe56BXBsw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9bFvULmrmIGe0r_I0S7AFsPiKgsOxDZEw4qzoTrHISiRBAgJdAsiwlC-sDkiX2E0JZpvEXgOF_eI6AUmvNdjSvvqellZmYjr8XthEKertK7K4OnC-0O16i8gYyBC90VSRCGsGzRfqrx8mQAY8It8g15AT6EIzZKvVvB66jS10OKVJ4IsCuAe56BXBsw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm7_jpzV1eR0KWYYtgev6W2GBchko2-Km4MnsWSVaNeWiPTxMvHo82TjlysWn3qKdmpe7h21oqX6rNtqk_isHSHXfvsMxT_tiQi4kMp2K-IO5wdP-Vuwdpa3YdouIOh4NP2KglAkC-kgUvcpjuT0K6zwvEBDCQLrFOtG5oblbJVIY55YXiVqIH2bm4Fg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjm7_jpzV1eR0KWYYtgev6W2GBchko2-Km4MnsWSVaNeWiPTxMvHo82TjlysWn3qKdmpe7h21oqX6rNtqk_isHSHXfvsMxT_tiQi4kMp2K-IO5wdP-Vuwdpa3YdouIOh4NP2KglAkC-kgUvcpjuT0K6zwvEBDCQLrFOtG5oblbJVIY55YXiVqIH2bm4Fg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't get a single good picture with the girls all day. Ella's always on the move and Mia is too busy watching her sister to pay attention to the camera. I'm just glad they were having a good time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTCxYbJUpEvr1lFyIiMFJUKV6q3YYtTijqD8SgGpyAcobfGxFoS-TKVWMRr0Fgw6jSNrWsnG0dpWybnyN0crsK7o5WcZ4b8HNCrNGYoU14iWK0IAeNE4UsituFhbQli2FOZT7gDvlDPuMv8ZMkP32oQM9oZ5Phnakf4v_NwxS2Eb7lHY06dT48W7woQQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTCxYbJUpEvr1lFyIiMFJUKV6q3YYtTijqD8SgGpyAcobfGxFoS-TKVWMRr0Fgw6jSNrWsnG0dpWybnyN0crsK7o5WcZ4b8HNCrNGYoU14iWK0IAeNE4UsituFhbQli2FOZT7gDvlDPuMv8ZMkP32oQM9oZ5Phnakf4v_NwxS2Eb7lHY06dT48W7woQQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1aakEe2Y42Fj8zANC8oDipE1lfDwGpz0MboUwDVX3XeDyJN4zSpa23Qd8pTx90iIRqMnQbZidTo_tq6pOZ06KK-eizDDJlMEuTShqyzGNAUjgmO4zP3KKXq4xwEHH-vCibMSPcfyZx290M6WnXHK49mYJ3W5X1DP_a0ygTrryZWDWvMiIgbW9Y-P2_A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1aakEe2Y42Fj8zANC8oDipE1lfDwGpz0MboUwDVX3XeDyJN4zSpa23Qd8pTx90iIRqMnQbZidTo_tq6pOZ06KK-eizDDJlMEuTShqyzGNAUjgmO4zP3KKXq4xwEHH-vCibMSPcfyZx290M6WnXHK49mYJ3W5X1DP_a0ygTrryZWDWvMiIgbW9Y-P2_A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exploring.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCevcE8H3Kj2jtTuowarZpLo04QHlLgh40OHyH8aBHaPPbYxXoKz9xeQK0eypatf2DYkJ9WV9JL2j4ipnmAhLC275j0Vu5UWCJDq3DcxXVzbXwgk6g2qt6QZ4myuk19hahmG98_scQjYSwhppJcQrxykM63RmiJ9pelBiBeqKOLrwGMMVKuhuH4pC3cA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCevcE8H3Kj2jtTuowarZpLo04QHlLgh40OHyH8aBHaPPbYxXoKz9xeQK0eypatf2DYkJ9WV9JL2j4ipnmAhLC275j0Vu5UWCJDq3DcxXVzbXwgk6g2qt6QZ4myuk19hahmG98_scQjYSwhppJcQrxykM63RmiJ9pelBiBeqKOLrwGMMVKuhuH4pC3cA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6bKAlY8tvPn19xiRqnHchEhogRHbq9UCVhlM7xArXqZGrxXOf5v0dXiVXuLH6wy9rPx8rY--EjWnfgKwzNuzIEirOoY-P8I9yP8kGjn7tU-tjvzV5QR7Lj-xaLPAZb6NY3G-ljGTN-pKfmCJJ-AQBjPIpVqyxdfgCSySgJtfRNSVV6Mh0bDRiQr1O6A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6bKAlY8tvPn19xiRqnHchEhogRHbq9UCVhlM7xArXqZGrxXOf5v0dXiVXuLH6wy9rPx8rY--EjWnfgKwzNuzIEirOoY-P8I9yP8kGjn7tU-tjvzV5QR7Lj-xaLPAZb6NY3G-ljGTN-pKfmCJJ-AQBjPIpVqyxdfgCSySgJtfRNSVV6Mh0bDRiQr1O6A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Poor Mia and that darn hat... haha! We later switched to a different hat that fit her better and sat still! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRF_uDLxpM587p6-9jtPhtT9mH5dG4B1hH5yVsVxWBCpmNxZS7hnIyjg6j7iWfC9Bn059Cp6lgBcwrfuQFF_HXG8sCgvQnbrhCVyGuGH-4DJaW0cYvRFBjbUtz2850cSDdYOqvzUDb39nuzy71XXZ85S5TnQdfVfXD94nttAvKSMFL6uh98EJjEE9Kow=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRF_uDLxpM587p6-9jtPhtT9mH5dG4B1hH5yVsVxWBCpmNxZS7hnIyjg6j7iWfC9Bn059Cp6lgBcwrfuQFF_HXG8sCgvQnbrhCVyGuGH-4DJaW0cYvRFBjbUtz2850cSDdYOqvzUDb39nuzy71XXZ85S5TnQdfVfXD94nttAvKSMFL6uh98EJjEE9Kow=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See? Much better fit! And look at that handsome Dad... :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpnO7i5EoqDovgSxZGjBV5vZ_A9YUFNbTdvy6iewsw25UhuUR-TvsIks0LQUuoj6tz4O2BkG4GHnCIkhi6Xz9PZQUWEnBsPIr4BR1DfQD6tgRX_dbOlYKglEfN3R_omHVI0dQ0PzPCNvoThQoT1TgynfFO3FVnZplsJ6MMBnAPuMU3wjZ9AIYGaCPlkQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpnO7i5EoqDovgSxZGjBV5vZ_A9YUFNbTdvy6iewsw25UhuUR-TvsIks0LQUuoj6tz4O2BkG4GHnCIkhi6Xz9PZQUWEnBsPIr4BR1DfQD6tgRX_dbOlYKglEfN3R_omHVI0dQ0PzPCNvoThQoT1TgynfFO3FVnZplsJ6MMBnAPuMU3wjZ9AIYGaCPlkQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Ella was beyond happy to get this hat back for herself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaJ_ALzsXn56OkerXVD1t-l67HosWyh80aXVIxMPIiXbeS4QbeB5wX0WG8ZjNcwffRhz4HcS1UQ3F_9WpzFnwakriABjQOQuOeTbPMvmBf-q2KTlt8PJP0E11uaGtsLdjX7pYd_EJqZsZVG-xdd0yzKiOw89NTixmmZTIChdgpsJ_Wj-AQHIftmw0spw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaJ_ALzsXn56OkerXVD1t-l67HosWyh80aXVIxMPIiXbeS4QbeB5wX0WG8ZjNcwffRhz4HcS1UQ3F_9WpzFnwakriABjQOQuOeTbPMvmBf-q2KTlt8PJP0E11uaGtsLdjX7pYd_EJqZsZVG-xdd0yzKiOw89NTixmmZTIChdgpsJ_Wj-AQHIftmw0spw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We tried taking a selfie with the giraffe... my favorite animal! 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Ice cream and churros...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVbFXSnSW0uTh4KejHMp4WsXHX2-ugQtzsSp-nKH2hwDGJ44GV4S1R3SvBVbtRk_LatGGn_cstSzmVAvT-w57p8_a5lchz2X6MkJrxBuGhlN6BWfsxPc4ONB1USoETUT-FGjoSnXcFr0x0lsfQXAkYNHLZsEOReusc9G6QxhO5OYFl2FYbRmDrJLooIA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVbFXSnSW0uTh4KejHMp4WsXHX2-ugQtzsSp-nKH2hwDGJ44GV4S1R3SvBVbtRk_LatGGn_cstSzmVAvT-w57p8_a5lchz2X6MkJrxBuGhlN6BWfsxPc4ONB1USoETUT-FGjoSnXcFr0x0lsfQXAkYNHLZsEOReusc9G6QxhO5OYFl2FYbRmDrJLooIA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXIWBRPpZCqN47lnqA5A7lx5I3UN6WwMi_jlQm5iJLxqAJ4hS26ib9pANEYS44Ck666v1xAvcr4GeT4giZaouPnNNoRLazxC3ZNq77KOBhUSBu1aZQyXcxU1J3Rj6Aa0OPjiYRI8ioGB9Su52zL_Ttwj4iDKn5ggViFSjZDurhLv_xlCTc0o1-yLE79Q=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXIWBRPpZCqN47lnqA5A7lx5I3UN6WwMi_jlQm5iJLxqAJ4hS26ib9pANEYS44Ck666v1xAvcr4GeT4giZaouPnNNoRLazxC3ZNq77KOBhUSBu1aZQyXcxU1J3Rj6Aa0OPjiYRI8ioGB9Su52zL_Ttwj4iDKn5ggViFSjZDurhLv_xlCTc0o1-yLE79Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella enjoyed both!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHTvDXjFpXlwKjW-rjXCJZ5qNOVlBaJI9xvEtJxrSSS0ZT2KZmSIraqNh-8SLYtJz0rY_Z_cY1tLFtIpQiGDbM1XcPZJL2nFDuTQVJ1yAe4en-t32P7ilszr_OGLT5EUNhggz6cZldUS0Z6MdTdLe5g9QJui2wF91ml30Y4CRSeZI_SfsTaxcW_4oyfg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHTvDXjFpXlwKjW-rjXCJZ5qNOVlBaJI9xvEtJxrSSS0ZT2KZmSIraqNh-8SLYtJz0rY_Z_cY1tLFtIpQiGDbM1XcPZJL2nFDuTQVJ1yAe4en-t32P7ilszr_OGLT5EUNhggz6cZldUS0Z6MdTdLe5g9QJui2wF91ml30Y4CRSeZI_SfsTaxcW_4oyfg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj5hh5_fW6nFczTg_z1q6N8Jkb-rZp74OHgc4L06X5MuAixCvxniTaBEcDLBXz2MkjuEL_m6ZzxbQj0NntGhRXyCBUJd4Y-afn2ZisHf0WTHmSgSrzJbum2hsFYNSclWVIqJp_NcwywKdQkC7IY61KJW0mEqyGJjdwX8x1tn3Mv7CPD334zAluMkmbZw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj5hh5_fW6nFczTg_z1q6N8Jkb-rZp74OHgc4L06X5MuAixCvxniTaBEcDLBXz2MkjuEL_m6ZzxbQj0NntGhRXyCBUJd4Y-afn2ZisHf0WTHmSgSrzJbum2hsFYNSclWVIqJp_NcwywKdQkC7IY61KJW0mEqyGJjdwX8x1tn3Mv7CPD334zAluMkmbZw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKrYf4HPhW9UfUMywaHkrxTSCCh52snUxn5beB25iLnnXKhRDzd3Xmk4RD6XWnsqaE8KkoJIZdRZ4evAM48PUNEx3B8cHk3zDRurmJruSjaB5498eJtWrNUAYoTIJs6UyNAQLFSdhMFMFEV9L-kB7daJ0vDqAZsASVpx4CjSz_oJezut3GsQvwDqZ9Gg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKrYf4HPhW9UfUMywaHkrxTSCCh52snUxn5beB25iLnnXKhRDzd3Xmk4RD6XWnsqaE8KkoJIZdRZ4evAM48PUNEx3B8cHk3zDRurmJruSjaB5498eJtWrNUAYoTIJs6UyNAQLFSdhMFMFEV9L-kB7daJ0vDqAZsASVpx4CjSz_oJezut3GsQvwDqZ9Gg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a fun but very tiring day. We packed a cooler for the car and we enjoyed cold pizza and grapes on the drive home from LA. Both girls passed out the entire drive and went to bed early.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnCMWQrIEexdsE4j-vSEBD5wzNnu99Gnv3aOWeYB6MG43fJD1seQfl0yqCEwR9HfprXwVbLottqft2pIcKNTHJ_vxGnQI4FYnDhTRwF-dTtoiKz3AVEKRBGBtKHYmYcNBbl0ScGK-fmHW8I8oPSQtmIe3sZg2mJgzDMFZrfa5vQsihp3lJInLX_2ltCA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnCMWQrIEexdsE4j-vSEBD5wzNnu99Gnv3aOWeYB6MG43fJD1seQfl0yqCEwR9HfprXwVbLottqft2pIcKNTHJ_vxGnQI4FYnDhTRwF-dTtoiKz3AVEKRBGBtKHYmYcNBbl0ScGK-fmHW8I8oPSQtmIe3sZg2mJgzDMFZrfa5vQsihp3lJInLX_2ltCA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia girl was especially exhausted. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday is our chore day. We always spend the day catching up on housework, meal prepping and just preparing for the week ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjOe5XTSG4mi3rMEDi2OS0m19p33vFVqaeVy3_1ET-Dk2ksNvQGlxVaR3YrnlWBLKvw_ewmzEQHWnnctalK6jiXyaHI4d52L4wWkoyVJqaR6uTu-7bnsn84IG4DYIhj5-1vDcRaQWUAEwUsynFZetAex6IRuquLwPI7iIPvlyX-yzYzokIilG_DTe_8A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjOe5XTSG4mi3rMEDi2OS0m19p33vFVqaeVy3_1ET-Dk2ksNvQGlxVaR3YrnlWBLKvw_ewmzEQHWnnctalK6jiXyaHI4d52L4wWkoyVJqaR6uTu-7bnsn84IG4DYIhj5-1vDcRaQWUAEwUsynFZetAex6IRuquLwPI7iIPvlyX-yzYzokIilG_DTe_8A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made some homemade waffles. Some for the morning and the rest for the freezer for the rest of the week. Ella loves waffles but I figured making them myself with our healthier waffle batter would be better for her, and cheaper too. I made pumpkin chocolate chip waffles and blueberry-date-almond waffles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcufBsWPej6t7thE3OpGsq6FgaiyZCWmTlee_mTHALkRaBC8UbofVQStVxUYI6cbW4-cpan8re1xwCg3bsU0LWu1kuA-dhC5i2Yg54iMN-V-J3ws-vgtmBEtSDet8ZkCAz9PchSs3zrv4GZ6dARxnN10NV7A81pld7FB5tF6QvaePC-dL19Lo6Jp6DGw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcufBsWPej6t7thE3OpGsq6FgaiyZCWmTlee_mTHALkRaBC8UbofVQStVxUYI6cbW4-cpan8re1xwCg3bsU0LWu1kuA-dhC5i2Yg54iMN-V-J3ws-vgtmBEtSDet8ZkCAz9PchSs3zrv4GZ6dARxnN10NV7A81pld7FB5tF6QvaePC-dL19Lo6Jp6DGw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella had a pumpkin waffle with a dollop of whipped cream.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDpMjqkQSM6UEQg1-fC2EGiXRKEpEf_SsSyi68g5Gg7iPAHsIhSNajri3EevX6lqvsCZBZ2_RUZq53QNcU2QFJ0grstUFijCsTzaI9Wh19M8fPIpA4QwrD1Nj1DxsO5W2ixBKCG4J-xAI7cWyAr4wD12jPFBxNF9zujjcBIeJ5qpK_IhKyy2juOwRPA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDpMjqkQSM6UEQg1-fC2EGiXRKEpEf_SsSyi68g5Gg7iPAHsIhSNajri3EevX6lqvsCZBZ2_RUZq53QNcU2QFJ0grstUFijCsTzaI9Wh19M8fPIpA4QwrD1Nj1DxsO5W2ixBKCG4J-xAI7cWyAr4wD12jPFBxNF9zujjcBIeJ5qpK_IhKyy2juOwRPA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I made a cinnamon oat-milk coffee and watched the girls play, play, play.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Michael was at the gym, so he just met us at the park after he was done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjidxc4w-aBeHrv-OUMjn1Ta1pdBFgEmaC31t134IagsnmE9ESFwHfbVPa4ZYVvxCky_wGBCmynpNlh8Bo2mItuJ077_eFuUeXnjRyQzSa1iEs2xseG9EX9rK9kkiotz7NNN9TrieTmE6lgEFeERdY97QEfaWwIfC29OozkIlxZWXk1W72OOYwMLcKHmg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjidxc4w-aBeHrv-OUMjn1Ta1pdBFgEmaC31t134IagsnmE9ESFwHfbVPa4ZYVvxCky_wGBCmynpNlh8Bo2mItuJ077_eFuUeXnjRyQzSa1iEs2xseG9EX9rK9kkiotz7NNN9TrieTmE6lgEFeERdY97QEfaWwIfC29OozkIlxZWXk1W72OOYwMLcKHmg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSyQiDx827IBVOBl8Gb9brU25ZNoILHZZo3ynJ4oZLjV2XPqkiozFH3oFZsf5pAr-Wij8Ewj2fE7BYAOtkKwbemD4VSvSUUg5xT1-_0kjkSiKi4_vrF9pREqdBV0JuncDBqxZTpz6OZxCC6oHgf1o0CJQ7uIVYbqXOxb3sT3PMNUINq-ZFMVyOaFoMHg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSyQiDx827IBVOBl8Gb9brU25ZNoILHZZo3ynJ4oZLjV2XPqkiozFH3oFZsf5pAr-Wij8Ewj2fE7BYAOtkKwbemD4VSvSUUg5xT1-_0kjkSiKi4_vrF9pREqdBV0JuncDBqxZTpz6OZxCC6oHgf1o0CJQ7uIVYbqXOxb3sT3PMNUINq-ZFMVyOaFoMHg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More gorgeous weather! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUBoYjFBxc29RtnzDkR6kRhfTE3tuEU5mF5AqDSLh3nEMlsm7odP8o2vzJNoqv-ffuU-PROZfZUjYTeEmrhcP_kGpqMkq_Hk7N28sJQ4Ui7cXK-egNzZ40uIYYGxBPb9EypEcps4YijVTJF0pk_Tdy0C91b6YNfZdVDdnak_qz6MmK6yfZoDj3CWKO5w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUBoYjFBxc29RtnzDkR6kRhfTE3tuEU5mF5AqDSLh3nEMlsm7odP8o2vzJNoqv-ffuU-PROZfZUjYTeEmrhcP_kGpqMkq_Hk7N28sJQ4Ui7cXK-egNzZ40uIYYGxBPb9EypEcps4YijVTJF0pk_Tdy0C91b6YNfZdVDdnak_qz6MmK6yfZoDj3CWKO5w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiECjQUtnJrR-lGy0nZdGs3zhQwpPAQRAam-b_ImgVOPQRyffpwaOGnNCjGNgAlrJtQMERaUc2bg98RXQk3ADjY8PivsAwnvhgpeEAs7WW16eisIl9bYkOBIn_5F_c3kqBRQP0wu0klGL-1a_IhQPkDOlKs2vCOvxhY5W4aweA9hGLXFZifC2_V0_r-cQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiECjQUtnJrR-lGy0nZdGs3zhQwpPAQRAam-b_ImgVOPQRyffpwaOGnNCjGNgAlrJtQMERaUc2bg98RXQk3ADjY8PivsAwnvhgpeEAs7WW16eisIl9bYkOBIn_5F_c3kqBRQP0wu0klGL-1a_IhQPkDOlKs2vCOvxhY5W4aweA9hGLXFZifC2_V0_r-cQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We spent some time just hanging out under a tree to get some shade. Mia loves feeling the grass and observing the trees. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnpWZfVVh81xfHAWCUQL6ZQMo3kbnB0KRChKcBMeFsZDC6LrBwtRJDsexCzFAhNa36ps0sgtMA2bwXmUyYh6euR_ylKbeDF_0CaPB7t4272d-MXi5aAm2AOUqbUzMApx1yilGOah0OQVRAZQWYLm0OSsQ8KSoqv-UB2EqPDOzDL5K1A1qrHgdSRSTTHA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnpWZfVVh81xfHAWCUQL6ZQMo3kbnB0KRChKcBMeFsZDC6LrBwtRJDsexCzFAhNa36ps0sgtMA2bwXmUyYh6euR_ylKbeDF_0CaPB7t4272d-MXi5aAm2AOUqbUzMApx1yilGOah0OQVRAZQWYLm0OSsQ8KSoqv-UB2EqPDOzDL5K1A1qrHgdSRSTTHA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpN0k4qWxBZuGCfblmv7zYzgdfTasKokQ15kuMB0EMVOBeCpn1DXcEthTbcSdajYGnPuhwBhg9sATHjt98Ya5y6QegNNgjuKrhnH62SEPmUxOJjHa6Ic822rjV4L7OR_k9BDokjAArERAe1cJ6ThjNwgAvDjd2aYwXaJud47WcN97tqT4DP8NBMOqmgw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpN0k4qWxBZuGCfblmv7zYzgdfTasKokQ15kuMB0EMVOBeCpn1DXcEthTbcSdajYGnPuhwBhg9sATHjt98Ya5y6QegNNgjuKrhnH62SEPmUxOJjHa6Ic822rjV4L7OR_k9BDokjAArERAe1cJ6ThjNwgAvDjd2aYwXaJud47WcN97tqT4DP8NBMOqmgw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjLFeErHei7rqB_q7c7ZBHuM9xIVFFxuzc0IyXH5K9rvN-dBAPRMC45kEWEAmOXN1NrKtl4sUKKT5B-MNiEXeB6KfhTKM42qEJbJyqdMyL5igUwUN-QxhaZJIuopKa2B-zPpBpzkSqzXT1_x6zbZJvy3-ZkWs4_JHQPGTbA5CoX9sfXukQD-O9Ok38bw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjLFeErHei7rqB_q7c7ZBHuM9xIVFFxuzc0IyXH5K9rvN-dBAPRMC45kEWEAmOXN1NrKtl4sUKKT5B-MNiEXeB6KfhTKM42qEJbJyqdMyL5igUwUN-QxhaZJIuopKa2B-zPpBpzkSqzXT1_x6zbZJvy3-ZkWs4_JHQPGTbA5CoX9sfXukQD-O9Ok38bw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL4BVpUoR7_xCewklieJsJHHuXr_wJMIE6Jtb9dLdBbouQbIAoz-ESZgMvhvfPD09m6hnr_JZTSh7vfSSjH6fCWSuN_HvW6PojDxg-Y8lGRHp93elzLeqC-IzCRaJ2jvScg3PQsD2BM2IphTovOlt993c1GJlDogoEjkx-pLRDjrxU7lo_rQZ2VlSUhg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL4BVpUoR7_xCewklieJsJHHuXr_wJMIE6Jtb9dLdBbouQbIAoz-ESZgMvhvfPD09m6hnr_JZTSh7vfSSjH6fCWSuN_HvW6PojDxg-Y8lGRHp93elzLeqC-IzCRaJ2jvScg3PQsD2BM2IphTovOlt993c1GJlDogoEjkx-pLRDjrxU7lo_rQZ2VlSUhg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy girls swinging!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzErrB3IL3UzyvwReCsFBv7v2NsFwVbYgqk9QNInPRGTXoDGMhDH-Kjox98iymYPrH5_iad5rqkUMuJE5tvdw6Ou6VVHEdLmwLU345RTYyLLw94zaDDS27M0BDw-acRp4iGhnK0V8L9AJeDC0SZzFD-f6x4gtlW0AdEtoDIuj83GU1OKqoWd77Swk5nA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzErrB3IL3UzyvwReCsFBv7v2NsFwVbYgqk9QNInPRGTXoDGMhDH-Kjox98iymYPrH5_iad5rqkUMuJE5tvdw6Ou6VVHEdLmwLU345RTYyLLw94zaDDS27M0BDw-acRp4iGhnK0V8L9AJeDC0SZzFD-f6x4gtlW0AdEtoDIuj83GU1OKqoWd77Swk5nA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went for a walk around the park perimeter and Ella got tired of walking with me... So she hopped in the storage basket of our stroller. HAHA! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WLtM76i0xqay0--rsnV5YQtLtrphRFPRoX8c3u3Q2HDzv6a8L-ElSvgCA4LOulEpYbvohaLJC1AJVcHpVsCV17dYYegAyOIyViGR5vuqNGtRJhKWgwypEIQ0xyEtt-JnG81iptjjg1wZVJZVwCG4A_CRBCIUbuOxNMn81Tv7sQsa71LsyTdm0W4mAQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WLtM76i0xqay0--rsnV5YQtLtrphRFPRoX8c3u3Q2HDzv6a8L-ElSvgCA4LOulEpYbvohaLJC1AJVcHpVsCV17dYYegAyOIyViGR5vuqNGtRJhKWgwypEIQ0xyEtt-JnG81iptjjg1wZVJZVwCG4A_CRBCIUbuOxNMn81Tv7sQsa71LsyTdm0W4mAQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stopped for smoothies at Jamba Juice and Ella was complaining that she wanted food. Michael ran into the italian place and got her some pasta and meatballs. She was in heaven. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiloBKCbSXR26QNb0R1eZUZ2Kn4NZFrzyGklKRwYp-uzJo-K_0gh2CS0Uvdfhtua0hrvLKWKE_mLNHlYhwezNiiVwxP46T_woFW0mkB6hNJbe9IYdwdJ1XNcsYQW4rgr9YdZA2upxcc7L8ZxcCEjtQyeLSwWsKH1UCI5IpcADKRbF_0jxikaD37fAVIMA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiloBKCbSXR26QNb0R1eZUZ2Kn4NZFrzyGklKRwYp-uzJo-K_0gh2CS0Uvdfhtua0hrvLKWKE_mLNHlYhwezNiiVwxP46T_woFW0mkB6hNJbe9IYdwdJ1XNcsYQW4rgr9YdZA2upxcc7L8ZxcCEjtQyeLSwWsKH1UCI5IpcADKRbF_0jxikaD37fAVIMA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia slept through lunch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQpRfBo0wsno_Ubl_dEvUeQWVXtvQ-DhqG3mNBx8Kp9HlYOvUayZHE_6z1EaKrnDKqPMlyypo7wchBnhAJFb9IHiKbNneZ1SuKEHWywz6YSrDueaphxLyo-nSFzAr2xnq-Kwd_qRgOjqedef_3DFmIQzc8c1IZ7_q09xZAq4b2SZSiJyDck_UariILtQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQpRfBo0wsno_Ubl_dEvUeQWVXtvQ-DhqG3mNBx8Kp9HlYOvUayZHE_6z1EaKrnDKqPMlyypo7wchBnhAJFb9IHiKbNneZ1SuKEHWywz6YSrDueaphxLyo-nSFzAr2xnq-Kwd_qRgOjqedef_3DFmIQzc8c1IZ7_q09xZAq4b2SZSiJyDck_UariILtQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of sleep, later in the afternoon when it was time for both girls to take their afternoon nap, Ella was begging us to let her and Mia nap together. We told her they definitely couldn't sleep in the same bed, as that's quite dangerous... but I did agree to let Mia sleep on her floor. It was so cute. Ella was so excited she couldn't even fall asleep so we ended up grabbing her from her room early while Mia just crashed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiBqUxMZQJlNkVPRxhbaY8lLkRbBiBgGP0uDPRL1EEEAGWy4O0FTxYHDU0iyLeceePE2w-v7BGdlxEDx893ViLX4PM-WqpaId2dxuKgF6lwgUo5nwcB3N8hNtOW5C_E_glQYrM-AVX9bAD4qwx1B9DwnW9uNXCGexo8tjNMO7-NwLvGbImC89gJnhGvQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiBqUxMZQJlNkVPRxhbaY8lLkRbBiBgGP0uDPRL1EEEAGWy4O0FTxYHDU0iyLeceePE2w-v7BGdlxEDx893ViLX4PM-WqpaId2dxuKgF6lwgUo5nwcB3N8hNtOW5C_E_glQYrM-AVX9bAD4qwx1B9DwnW9uNXCGexo8tjNMO7-NwLvGbImC89gJnhGvQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the day we spent grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and just enjoying these sweet girls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was such a nice weekend with beautiful weather, but I am definitely ready for it to cool down now. I look forward to cozy days spent in our home and bundling up to enjoy the holiday festivals and festivities in our area. Soon enough we'll be sharing holiday content and that is definitely my favorite! Thanks for hearing all about our weekend, we hope you have a nice week and we'll see you Friday for our favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-Ashley xoxo </span></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-49166776989515783342021-11-12T07:29:00.005-08:002021-11-12T07:29:41.675-08:00Friday Favorites <p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Good morning and happy Friday friends! Once again my little one is up at 5 this morning... I am so frustrated because it feels like she has only slept until 7 am a handful of times... ever! Now this 5 am nonsense is back. I would blame time change but she must be an early riser like her Mama, because this has been her normal her whole life. She's currently babbling along in her crib (not crying) so I am going to let her stay in there for now while I drink my coffee and get working on this post. Give me ALL the coffee this morning because sleep has been rough around here guys. Just last night Mia was up a few times for her paci and twice to eat, and then Ella was up at 3 because she was scared and wanted to sleep with us. It took her awhile to fall back asleep... 5 am came fast and I am so tired. Any tips to ease Ella's night time worries would be so appreciated. We already do a nightlight and keep her door open so she's always able to come get us if needed. She falls asleep okay but it's always around 2-3 am that she wakes up afraid and can't get herself back to bed. I hate to think of her being scared at night and more sleep for me would be great too.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Overall our week was pretty good. It was a short work week for me but I still look forward to the weekend because that means Michael is home with us. We are planning for us to do something as a family this weekend and would love to take the girls somewhere new and fun. We are definitely homebodies at heart but it would be nice to venture out once in a while. I guess you'll find out on Monday what we decide to do ... :) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Okay, now onto our favorites from this week. A brief little list.</p><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;">One- My little shadow & helper</p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFVgicTRFxe_TlehNSFxbZuNT0UJK44Be49jbKTfJxnwMYxfaiE3LiLWO2nXo0LKg7Brk11xPLOS1UjK2JUPD52c39mfzbVQ5nZCS1qHJdtwQFy-zbkEVc1_RVlLz1T1L5M0oSTvGJkFZ8Fu9RG5-5EGsaUvlItTfnp5vNcT9dLQIYPfouxAcHd8jnPA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFVgicTRFxe_TlehNSFxbZuNT0UJK44Be49jbKTfJxnwMYxfaiE3LiLWO2nXo0LKg7Brk11xPLOS1UjK2JUPD52c39mfzbVQ5nZCS1qHJdtwQFy-zbkEVc1_RVlLz1T1L5M0oSTvGJkFZ8Fu9RG5-5EGsaUvlItTfnp5vNcT9dLQIYPfouxAcHd8jnPA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Ella has been all about her momma lately... she is legitimately my shadow. She wants to be around me 24-7, regardless of what I'm doing. Whether it's making the bed, folding laundry, sweeping the floor- she is right there. At times it's hard, but I try to put it in perspective and enjoy it. I know one day she won't always be like this and I will be so sad and miss it. Because she loves being around me and doing exactly what I'm doing, she has become a great little helper and that is my favorite. She always helps me prepare meals, clean the house, and gets things for Mia. Love my big girl and sweet shadow/helper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two- A new cleaning solution</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTAm53mXASv56sHVP0oW-JcqDdTUswhjevaI_BAbVzvIGbSG3LGW08CB6NEb1HOqyZoMctJQpakYYxJ4_U37W1LJNiHowVj3_K9t-uRDSUYmNEPBFlVRxDPY6upOIiY0jcBo_16h6HCP8nljW3cUnxHeTigEDtNZwLeExn_nAAtE57yYTRw8nazomo5g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTAm53mXASv56sHVP0oW-JcqDdTUswhjevaI_BAbVzvIGbSG3LGW08CB6NEb1HOqyZoMctJQpakYYxJ4_U37W1LJNiHowVj3_K9t-uRDSUYmNEPBFlVRxDPY6upOIiY0jcBo_16h6HCP8nljW3cUnxHeTigEDtNZwLeExn_nAAtE57yYTRw8nazomo5g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently saw this system at Target (made by The Grove Co.) and I knew I wanted to try it out. I love that this one bottle of cleaner will replace my other various cleaners and it's much more eco-friendly. I purchased the glass bottle as well as 1 box of multi-purpose cleaning solution. You just add water and voila. No more plastic bottles of cleaners for every little thing clogging up my cupboard. This one spray bottle is safe on glass, granite and stainless steel-and it smells great! We are loving this so far and whenever we run low we can just buy a new box of the cleaning solution instead of more bottles of plastic. I actually really enjoy cleaning... it's therapeutic for me. So of course my new cleaner made it onto my favorites list. I can't wait until we use up our other cleaners and I can get rid of them and replace it with my 1 little bottle of spray.</div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three- First day of school photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcYi49zrjYFZiO7rQZjPn3oIeux8gMlCqLHLo5HmzAhnc_OuM8LqaOpOywn1mGlCQvE_7bx8V3n_M1259A3WN9WvcvyhF2R543miQqqDEuCDV8tc537ufkCu6wgCOUOLu0oTdxTGqZChe5YXvvVZIM2TGz47E3F3taONp3OIpsaH6rzTJPAXvSnNl4TQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcYi49zrjYFZiO7rQZjPn3oIeux8gMlCqLHLo5HmzAhnc_OuM8LqaOpOywn1mGlCQvE_7bx8V3n_M1259A3WN9WvcvyhF2R543miQqqDEuCDV8tc537ufkCu6wgCOUOLu0oTdxTGqZChe5YXvvVZIM2TGz47E3F3taONp3OIpsaH6rzTJPAXvSnNl4TQ=w570-h640" width="570" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ordered prints of Ella's very first school photo and I am soo pumped to get them. I love school pictures so much... She clearly did NOT know what was happening, but she is the sweetest. Which option is your favorite? We both loved #4, I think it's her little arms.</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p></blockquote><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Four- The love between my two girls</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrdOISu6lFrjIrND7XR1v2u8IpJmP5Kqw94jl4Eh91lcZ1rN99JJaU1E1TRnbiqUu8ViDA8n94ndq7Ff90BhupwLtCZoT7xy8pMMHkNCY0SLQ4xH7zNLGi1svqwoOvPXDo0_yf4RK82AD99x2FrtBNZ2ZnNbRy0KDd2n3VIwEiXLOIdXJ_kfqHHn5TFQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrdOISu6lFrjIrND7XR1v2u8IpJmP5Kqw94jl4Eh91lcZ1rN99JJaU1E1TRnbiqUu8ViDA8n94ndq7Ff90BhupwLtCZoT7xy8pMMHkNCY0SLQ4xH7zNLGi1svqwoOvPXDo0_yf4RK82AD99x2FrtBNZ2ZnNbRy0KDd2n3VIwEiXLOIdXJ_kfqHHn5TFQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;">The love between these two sisters is my favorite thing to watch. The first thing Ella asks for in the morning is her sister. She just adores her. Of course it's hard for her sharing her Mommy's attention, but that doesn't take away from how much she loves her sister. Mia just lights up whenever Ella is around. It's the best. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Five- An organized pantry</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ6wdaD2k9ENsD0evvrg0Ua1BdBVf2DvX405KbNL82kMaD9G3xuWZFcAmjsyxVnk3i3IKM0lCHjlw5SDm1SfL9nnRsGYzRDkZYo9_P8bUAZ493s62TrvQAUWBjHzZz8qHJBFFC47JILL4WTHdlFSVRIu2ZmPB0YMXlNOtkW0Lv2LYeXiwNRi4Y7wU0nQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ6wdaD2k9ENsD0evvrg0Ua1BdBVf2DvX405KbNL82kMaD9G3xuWZFcAmjsyxVnk3i3IKM0lCHjlw5SDm1SfL9nnRsGYzRDkZYo9_P8bUAZ493s62TrvQAUWBjHzZz8qHJBFFC47JILL4WTHdlFSVRIu2ZmPB0YMXlNOtkW0Lv2LYeXiwNRi4Y7wU0nQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently re-organized our pantry and I am loving it! Anything new, clean and organized is always a favorite of mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>Six- A holiday themed play-doh tray</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzqetawafRUPV-UvUCWFGHDf19Gp70N5fEyBNglA4Y9e51A5_irr2I_Fv8y-a5PUvYmO19LSkCmiLP7XoPeCTeyeFHbWOkG-DQ8UEh8hmigalvO4k3EiXxhAAS0W6GE-ZjOvPJnolfEnpgElOiZisGmh4CAm1-QSFwRq3zW9OcQMoGEnbCdnFcW4fKIw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzqetawafRUPV-UvUCWFGHDf19Gp70N5fEyBNglA4Y9e51A5_irr2I_Fv8y-a5PUvYmO19LSkCmiLP7XoPeCTeyeFHbWOkG-DQ8UEh8hmigalvO4k3EiXxhAAS0W6GE-ZjOvPJnolfEnpgElOiZisGmh4CAm1-QSFwRq3zW9OcQMoGEnbCdnFcW4fKIw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I promise we haven't forgotten Thanksgiving, but I saw this play-doh tray inspiration and knew I wanted to re-create it for Ella. She spent the whole morning making christmas trees to decorate and gingerbread cookies too.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqDNuHFw9sFeIc2rSlM2mRAW4VqVChoKZFUnAeV0BRGsQ5GJMVOW5mWbIzkog8rkDUwNKKctVfkZCz27n3YQTLSgEG3aUE_CxWI9PwPj8Nhbd82QG2sgJ93Fwk76BAIy3K0T68fzXuaskyTJYcje_bMxGm9OmRl-FseeweKJOc1vykqb7D8q8NqGM1-Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqDNuHFw9sFeIc2rSlM2mRAW4VqVChoKZFUnAeV0BRGsQ5GJMVOW5mWbIzkog8rkDUwNKKctVfkZCz27n3YQTLSgEG3aUE_CxWI9PwPj8Nhbd82QG2sgJ93Fwk76BAIy3K0T68fzXuaskyTJYcje_bMxGm9OmRl-FseeweKJOc1vykqb7D8q8NqGM1-Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a couple little cookies she made for me.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Seven- A new yummy snack</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmOzmfCOfGLN7PS6H7DkOwOYRQ6atD-lK-j7pJm_V86FilH6RYlGcXRqQr8j5225d4TjUcWBOzkRsbbiM1yGlPI7kFxP-IqhlD_joK-4eTDGw93A7DJsqhYkljRu7NH9lHRhsmlvTzH6ECSoxu81CV1monvFsB-s75mBEXJ0jHgMtf4Px1KmClOK7_4w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmOzmfCOfGLN7PS6H7DkOwOYRQ6atD-lK-j7pJm_V86FilH6RYlGcXRqQr8j5225d4TjUcWBOzkRsbbiM1yGlPI7kFxP-IqhlD_joK-4eTDGw93A7DJsqhYkljRu7NH9lHRhsmlvTzH6ECSoxu81CV1monvFsB-s75mBEXJ0jHgMtf4Px1KmClOK7_4w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOiUT1qJxJ-dAM_nBv9o9UNpdXXckDryLXvjzv1ZdvYTn3vFCPktqSxKHVJ4Ijxc0tQIUVk5CyIH88mUhl7UvjbMtzTZEOJg--CRewMEolD3ZVA_xcRFlLXsz1TyKemEP8vmGknZqHnQB_u-2zIY1FLxiJbHALhyrKGf964hjIfroOXzXNb49mKZECXA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOiUT1qJxJ-dAM_nBv9o9UNpdXXckDryLXvjzv1ZdvYTn3vFCPktqSxKHVJ4Ijxc0tQIUVk5CyIH88mUhl7UvjbMtzTZEOJg--CRewMEolD3ZVA_xcRFlLXsz1TyKemEP8vmGknZqHnQB_u-2zIY1FLxiJbHALhyrKGf964hjIfroOXzXNb49mKZECXA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last time I was at Target I saw this cashew based spread/dip. I think it's supposed to be a cream cheese replacement, but it's really yummy with pretzel thins. We love the everything bagel ones! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eight- I found my 2022 planner</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY9AMDp3Jc_lSS-se0OyBv0Jhr3GybO42RMr3EyNJw6ucTBUDPI7pEopn2DGH_kJn8pz59yiS8FghHgWURXGNR2OfMtvOMoHm3qQykRpWQpuF1a5cstbkIN1JhwvfWDTamC13y-yjYMaRVC-v4zWKxJQaeC9y5EW5cdGL1LE-FF1vEKNh196lWTMCekg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY9AMDp3Jc_lSS-se0OyBv0Jhr3GybO42RMr3EyNJw6ucTBUDPI7pEopn2DGH_kJn8pz59yiS8FghHgWURXGNR2OfMtvOMoHm3qQykRpWQpuF1a5cstbkIN1JhwvfWDTamC13y-yjYMaRVC-v4zWKxJQaeC9y5EW5cdGL1LE-FF1vEKNh196lWTMCekg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every December, I get a new planner for the next year. I usually get the Happy Planner but decided this year to switch it up. I reached out to some friends on Facebook and asked everyone what they recommend for a planner. A lot of people mentioned Erin Condren and as much as I love how they look, I can't justify 60$... I'm not<i> that</i> busy... Haha! I found this one at Burlington for 10$ and I love how it's set up and definitely think it'll be a great fit for me this year.</div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Nine- Sweet baby snuggles that are rare these days</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilXhrrcyZ213WSUIS0jgoyr7ZoFNBtSc_q7XeU2ttTdRGoIs82M0vPNbLuz6-I0YLSzYaApd1wN_z-hhX8U5yfSuVFkWR36BJkgiQNxdNdprlsAdN2oRX1LfbzRb0ahlYbxInyKB4yTmy-OiIA-XdIzH3ceOFV12ND9ASAcnhuW56sdkItWPDRRRAKmw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilXhrrcyZ213WSUIS0jgoyr7ZoFNBtSc_q7XeU2ttTdRGoIs82M0vPNbLuz6-I0YLSzYaApd1wN_z-hhX8U5yfSuVFkWR36BJkgiQNxdNdprlsAdN2oRX1LfbzRb0ahlYbxInyKB4yTmy-OiIA-XdIzH3ceOFV12ND9ASAcnhuW56sdkItWPDRRRAKmw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kids are not big snugglers. Ella was always harder to rock to sleep unless she was extremely tired. Mia is the same. They usually like a bottle, a few minutes of cuddles but ultimately fall asleep in their crib. It's a good habit for babies to learn to soothe themselves to sleep but I definitely miss holding them until they fall asleep in my arms. Recently Mia has been wanting more Momma love and it's the absolute best. I love rocking her to sleep and just holding onto her and listening to her breathe... My sweet girl. She is growing so incredibly fast and I am just trying to enjoy every single moment.</div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Loving this little list of favorites and can't wait to see yours. I am anxious to get the day started and do something fun with my girls. Tonight I am having some girlfriends over, so I am realllllly excited for that. We were going to a Friendsgiving, but decided to just get take out and hang at my place since everyone works until about 4:30. They've never been to my house, so it will be really nice to have them/host them. I hope you all have great weekends. We will be back on Monday to recap! :)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">-Ashley </p><p style="text-align: center;">xoxo</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-14516336695984711292021-11-08T05:59:00.003-08:002021-11-08T05:59:28.971-08:00Weekend Recap <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Good morning, happy Monday! We had a fun and relaxing weekend mostly just hanging out at home. I can always tell it was a weekend that I was very present with my kids when I look back at my phone and we don't have that many pictures to share. It's a Mom win, but a blogger fail! I need to find that balance in my life. Right now I am in the kitchen listening to the coffee brew while Christmas music plays in the background. Yes I am that person and it's joyous! "You're in full Christmas mode, huh?" -Michael. Why yes, yes I am... :) </p><p style="text-align: center;">The clock currently reads 5:30 and Mia has been awake since 5, and Ella is now tossing and waking up... Moms, don't you love time change? Ugh. Luckily Michael got up to feed Mia so I can drink my coffee and work on this post in peace. Okay, onto our weekend.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_9eKeNSORLt3tjY-toMExAlTt6acmRW0HBLRHSmq9u-MvNFlqDwmTR7pzVkHKyS-OO6me3QwkZY93QIAcCvGGYDWpgcgvMlZoIRWabG85KzUg8DjOUudoxNCNCikE4EmMKJ3R5f9pFEh_9lqwkmiM8kDcdX9HI1_2c35qF0_EIB_JlfqHL7sk5pLByA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_9eKeNSORLt3tjY-toMExAlTt6acmRW0HBLRHSmq9u-MvNFlqDwmTR7pzVkHKyS-OO6me3QwkZY93QIAcCvGGYDWpgcgvMlZoIRWabG85KzUg8DjOUudoxNCNCikE4EmMKJ3R5f9pFEh_9lqwkmiM8kDcdX9HI1_2c35qF0_EIB_JlfqHL7sk5pLByA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqIAC9trOuTh0yidtVqu35194TDDXJ4ecX5yBKlySZYRZ911Y_L7DbEQXnGSdNsHF1pdkJOiYy7Jj3EhkrSYwNEyjTerma1PF_aR-zqct8i4GxaQmSRne1xJF0sZ0X7NCNgz-fMaXtJErS9RbHt30o53yMFgsroSIkiIG4hBJK0raWM0R8cNrZD5OTNw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqIAC9trOuTh0yidtVqu35194TDDXJ4ecX5yBKlySZYRZ911Y_L7DbEQXnGSdNsHF1pdkJOiYy7Jj3EhkrSYwNEyjTerma1PF_aR-zqct8i4GxaQmSRne1xJF0sZ0X7NCNgz-fMaXtJErS9RbHt30o53yMFgsroSIkiIG4hBJK0raWM0R8cNrZD5OTNw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a lazy morning and stayed in our PJs for way too long. And why does my big girl look so big??? It is so bittersweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnhmXirkx6D9ZvYYYfI64s4OpFR3R5c7fur4DM5_dork8CjtLy578Ka9hjpT07Ell8trxUgPPmvTuQSF-WZcQT0DtrtmZ8tM_UwXhZCtteep4DEqqahgs_BALP39JgoD7mMNfFXNYCpsVkkG-RZR6jlMsHkzZc9GPDeR1CuxLsX5mqHL9R3D_0XIpW6Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnhmXirkx6D9ZvYYYfI64s4OpFR3R5c7fur4DM5_dork8CjtLy578Ka9hjpT07Ell8trxUgPPmvTuQSF-WZcQT0DtrtmZ8tM_UwXhZCtteep4DEqqahgs_BALP39JgoD7mMNfFXNYCpsVkkG-RZR6jlMsHkzZc9GPDeR1CuxLsX5mqHL9R3D_0XIpW6Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella is currently obsessed with puzzles, so we spent most of our day playing and rotating through puzzles. <a href="https://amzn.to/3mTUQY3">This one is her favorite</a> and is the perfect jigsaw puzzle for toddlers as it's self correcting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi969xiDpEKp7TE5JAjpCAwmbULVzaQlZOOBHR-QqQ9LsHN8ZnJrdu0VDwcrfL91soKeUQI9qYc3F5kP2QueTXjGznPcQx-CFY8xzAPuz9-ss-lNH1CGlB-_qqB3JymLEKQee5ZoYXH9xIN-qs3P6fS2Ghb5_xxFu0Jgm8TgIF7pk1vGrx7N0Odb9BeCQ=s1800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1201" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi969xiDpEKp7TE5JAjpCAwmbULVzaQlZOOBHR-QqQ9LsHN8ZnJrdu0VDwcrfL91soKeUQI9qYc3F5kP2QueTXjGznPcQx-CFY8xzAPuz9-ss-lNH1CGlB-_qqB3JymLEKQee5ZoYXH9xIN-qs3P6fS2Ghb5_xxFu0Jgm8TgIF7pk1vGrx7N0Odb9BeCQ=w428-h640" width="428" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday afternoon, Ella attended a birthday party for one of her classmates. It was at a little kids gym and she had so much fun! I was trying so hard to grab Ella's attention so she would LOOK at the camera, but of course, this is the best I got.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7D4jEyr28_Xk6uN5Z3f3uLNPEfyQWTR-GpoHQQaShN_I4FeYCNP3FXz2PLXbTdpUYc4sVU9RSDAeq4gj64U4bnlUY3vAMhBKEf67uorp5yP6T-o1x9NvGEQg3IC91iNmrHzVEPpuzBQ3ERLkV5BOpYp6hoPAPMsBlA3DbybkH2L3nV4kAaa49hKgy8g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7D4jEyr28_Xk6uN5Z3f3uLNPEfyQWTR-GpoHQQaShN_I4FeYCNP3FXz2PLXbTdpUYc4sVU9RSDAeq4gj64U4bnlUY3vAMhBKEf67uorp5yP6T-o1x9NvGEQg3IC91iNmrHzVEPpuzBQ3ERLkV5BOpYp6hoPAPMsBlA3DbybkH2L3nV4kAaa49hKgy8g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She had way too much sugar before we headed home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguVHBHHXpcycz-txEfkWtwnkBd5_UvADsFcZIeaFvXJO-3gZgDb0yUBxHlwaxL4UmnSZVT4WDKVSecmIZoMypDlOMqsRMO4X_9OpSauk8yuPNQ3YcdmxlEYIStOg9cfFP4DBwdA0wNHbY9JoEHWSu234iCn_wZl2DXJitl_Qq789A-YaYaj2YdGRimhQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguVHBHHXpcycz-txEfkWtwnkBd5_UvADsFcZIeaFvXJO-3gZgDb0yUBxHlwaxL4UmnSZVT4WDKVSecmIZoMypDlOMqsRMO4X_9OpSauk8yuPNQ3YcdmxlEYIStOg9cfFP4DBwdA0wNHbY9JoEHWSu234iCn_wZl2DXJitl_Qq789A-YaYaj2YdGRimhQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the day we just played, cleaned and did random chores around the house. Lazy Saturdays are the best Saturdays, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday was a little more productive, but not by much. Ella came with me to Target to grab cleaning supplies and random odds and ends we needed for the house. We also went to Ralphs to pick up our grocery order that I had placed online. I've been trying to do a bit more meal planning and it's very easy to fall off of it and we end up eating crap all week. So a grocery run was a must!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week we're eating leftover curry, <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-shrimp-tagliatelle-5a8f0fcbae08b52f161b5832">shrimp pasta</a>, <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/parmesan-crusted-cod-585038979f236a62f0410652">parmesan crusted cod</a>, ground turkey enchiladas and grilled chicken shawarma. We love using the Hellofresh recipe index online to find yummy recipes. I like how they organize their recipes and they are typically easy and quick! You can take advantage of their recipes without even singing up, so definitely check it out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN4tDwORsun86PRTAk8-AFFSsbmgofTgDuJi1_MF8A4Bvw0Lj66npoN6dFyq7gwmyaLv5l3AkPxNqU5xGS6Zy00ishdGE6eSeT9JaDhm9r8IBo8Pr39zqKhX2zy6mQ8jEhMaJo83tAULYUgn3s6iwhULE148ZMANTCNprcJGk91ErtMerGz0G8Ou0ZJA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN4tDwORsun86PRTAk8-AFFSsbmgofTgDuJi1_MF8A4Bvw0Lj66npoN6dFyq7gwmyaLv5l3AkPxNqU5xGS6Zy00ishdGE6eSeT9JaDhm9r8IBo8Pr39zqKhX2zy6mQ8jEhMaJo83tAULYUgn3s6iwhULE148ZMANTCNprcJGk91ErtMerGz0G8Ou0ZJA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTk6dshJe5ekWoOSR6yD-IuIm3RVpp5KcsASQQRtKt8DaBHujlm_uoU1to_hlWP89lz3CFcVAPC8bWRssCPWqF79jkYke07xzDWCxRjolppW7sMig_Jd1V3oREsoBxsoU5ixhB6udnNWg-_8LMgvo0gLceAgZUHIePMTA-AxsbXgRtPmhywe_dC_Q_9A=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTk6dshJe5ekWoOSR6yD-IuIm3RVpp5KcsASQQRtKt8DaBHujlm_uoU1to_hlWP89lz3CFcVAPC8bWRssCPWqF79jkYke07xzDWCxRjolppW7sMig_Jd1V3oREsoBxsoU5ixhB6udnNWg-_8LMgvo0gLceAgZUHIePMTA-AxsbXgRtPmhywe_dC_Q_9A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our mornings always start our slow... Eventually I get the girls dressed, and we spent lots of time just playing. My beautiful girls. It's amazing how much fun we can have just playing on the floor. It's so simple and makes Ella the happiest.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitFa_GX4RZsBlMFNfQSKKXbFmT3h-I6LQyEaKgU5g3YONDX80rJhOd0dqzmL4o8UCgDdtex16Q5ySsVo8WdYLVuNpQlnRwEeO6f_DdhMN5-vAmROKWMequXLE1bYjLoWhC3hlruUnjTVKTSWc4nfW6JpZgvZUAlDGlE481czLLX4ytAHDKlDlYPL_XPA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitFa_GX4RZsBlMFNfQSKKXbFmT3h-I6LQyEaKgU5g3YONDX80rJhOd0dqzmL4o8UCgDdtex16Q5ySsVo8WdYLVuNpQlnRwEeO6f_DdhMN5-vAmROKWMequXLE1bYjLoWhC3hlruUnjTVKTSWc4nfW6JpZgvZUAlDGlE481czLLX4ytAHDKlDlYPL_XPA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike>Ella</strike> Elsa and I did some painting. She absolutely loves painting and anything arts/crafts related. We worked on some Thanksgiving cards and talked about what we're thankful for. I explained to Ella that being thankful for something means something we love and are happy to have. She thought long and hard and came up with this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjufxXx_32HFJDXKYB2mOFl3n1-0zzrNwgvi1294FKwfe_CZEo9s-YpawGsWMoQV7HjzUXCO99EilraaEv6OVoaI4oJb8-8NI1kfL1gK8XJpm8IrWrvES9xM4xPv9vcjU2valrbhSkZRMV8E6DbsKQ6cNPStnoYcF81UqNqjbd4FwQAI0OqbJDZHge2tg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjufxXx_32HFJDXKYB2mOFl3n1-0zzrNwgvi1294FKwfe_CZEo9s-YpawGsWMoQV7HjzUXCO99EilraaEv6OVoaI4oJb8-8NI1kfL1gK8XJpm8IrWrvES9xM4xPv9vcjU2valrbhSkZRMV8E6DbsKQ6cNPStnoYcF81UqNqjbd4FwQAI0OqbJDZHge2tg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess Mom and Dad didn't make the cut... HAHAHA. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbwDz-VPrDVy9v3niXjzSyiVGigjGJLTC_XG2srqL8qPU7Fnm6LOgyfSKuyYBxTC-Yo4IWCNsiOFE4LRDAsxOyQNxkjfT5GMlWhUAOpGSgc-mfPS6zNI3e8yS0kJ55Z73uds9-UGOivkM2B2fxysTCELHPTJ8S-iFJYqIVayjOhTZnwkCCxZWoh0uO4w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbwDz-VPrDVy9v3niXjzSyiVGigjGJLTC_XG2srqL8qPU7Fnm6LOgyfSKuyYBxTC-Yo4IWCNsiOFE4LRDAsxOyQNxkjfT5GMlWhUAOpGSgc-mfPS6zNI3e8yS0kJ55Z73uds9-UGOivkM2B2fxysTCELHPTJ8S-iFJYqIVayjOhTZnwkCCxZWoh0uO4w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also made a little pinecone turkey which was super cute. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjcepoLEL7wEzASs7qwNryTxcNoKvnCZMO9h3z6OSgNG-icCS1QflzU2k3BkYB-g3njymol-KpjSgCfR7sAlJKUYIPly4ujJnhnSBfRB6oB5T21-hCbo1iuFA95NogSiuy29dxY78zSuB6uVx75E3PKjroMPy5QfBoAd_FcbIixd9B7b-rwPA5_h41ug=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjcepoLEL7wEzASs7qwNryTxcNoKvnCZMO9h3z6OSgNG-icCS1QflzU2k3BkYB-g3njymol-KpjSgCfR7sAlJKUYIPly4ujJnhnSBfRB6oB5T21-hCbo1iuFA95NogSiuy29dxY78zSuB6uVx75E3PKjroMPy5QfBoAd_FcbIixd9B7b-rwPA5_h41ug=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYzSwJTftGJVJBep5jeQ806fuLZiUyegoqZO5iEPzHeqFb9L9Ji4ge81fkGDai5rYIrQVNs46rcOftgW-3kwgu62_qGUHHlMkUysT-I6sVhD4PkYHV2KRv5newzDq5wFwaiZTbFwes6PlwSmpBNV9Ia5mZEpn6enNS4G2XW1Ff8SLWDfx60HOMvm8Keg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYzSwJTftGJVJBep5jeQ806fuLZiUyegoqZO5iEPzHeqFb9L9Ji4ge81fkGDai5rYIrQVNs46rcOftgW-3kwgu62_qGUHHlMkUysT-I6sVhD4PkYHV2KRv5newzDq5wFwaiZTbFwes6PlwSmpBNV9Ia5mZEpn6enNS4G2XW1Ff8SLWDfx60HOMvm8Keg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We enjoyed a little afternoon hot chocolate with whipped cream. Yum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the afternoon we decided to take the girls out to the park to get some fresh air. Unfortunately the playground was packed, so we made a last minute switch-up and went to the sculpture garden instead. Ella was not upset!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBUfV_RiNorYt5MAez2RR27LQ4EYbQpo3K3fw7LTAcY_gQ1PX9USipbYtp6Anc2Ae70RYPE6OtLoGut-VAYdnbY0JCx9OV2I0PL75LYXhuEPgDMgmrD2GVJR0zVWn257ShxVCNepGp93czD4707qul2fuhvbMLNAmfbZbB0uB2nizAYWERXFPoVGq8sQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBUfV_RiNorYt5MAez2RR27LQ4EYbQpo3K3fw7LTAcY_gQ1PX9USipbYtp6Anc2Ae70RYPE6OtLoGut-VAYdnbY0JCx9OV2I0PL75LYXhuEPgDMgmrD2GVJR0zVWn257ShxVCNepGp93czD4707qul2fuhvbMLNAmfbZbB0uB2nizAYWERXFPoVGq8sQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She loves running around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1cCjM4OfcTBNPzEEgYbK5pzVGUeeaGv9YTbE_mXpWBDJQT9MYd2fXlGiEkzCd0pQk9E8gLfxKwekTHNBz8DftLnFQEfyPWvAag6M8nK9C1rHc95gLdz3xCyRio0qD0XqzWkXcTMyNhbhF_4e3xh-ZludaSIiCFmQwbESRvr5XE2uwMdARXfcrQLSz-Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1cCjM4OfcTBNPzEEgYbK5pzVGUeeaGv9YTbE_mXpWBDJQT9MYd2fXlGiEkzCd0pQk9E8gLfxKwekTHNBz8DftLnFQEfyPWvAag6M8nK9C1rHc95gLdz3xCyRio0qD0XqzWkXcTMyNhbhF_4e3xh-ZludaSIiCFmQwbESRvr5XE2uwMdARXfcrQLSz-Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And Mia enjoys watching... :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7tsZPgapgPqWMFA4ljpdKuAlQ4oAvY7B6-ODrkJZ8R4oh2ZizEZHXGKDF8rbn3Jun0sbAFPqS8K7o99f2jH73osaCNbAJu4qhCIOZJqr3VyYjywVjhAElWtTvhpbxFERWSowAM9CwFDW8VvAV_4X2Mg1gJTISDrMsth9IuewtgToE_OvxLkLd23Sdfg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7tsZPgapgPqWMFA4ljpdKuAlQ4oAvY7B6-ODrkJZ8R4oh2ZizEZHXGKDF8rbn3Jun0sbAFPqS8K7o99f2jH73osaCNbAJu4qhCIOZJqr3VyYjywVjhAElWtTvhpbxFERWSowAM9CwFDW8VvAV_4X2Mg1gJTISDrMsth9IuewtgToE_OvxLkLd23Sdfg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We tried taking a nice photo together and of course, this is the face Ella makes. Thanks girly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRnr1an-us9u21-nhY47nI9TiqKBqvkqxc8idCqlpCPy9wy8CyLkM5y28eDzkItNaVcC3BhlN5nBdd9Vw5sJsXHRbDiaD0uq4wQL7WjsReE4-9pe30CK2nR4Uym4f4c7GdWR1EVuLeeA5CqEzbhLQIKOB3j_BYZL7pThB0Kn8a-cgqezZzeA54kjjUnA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRnr1an-us9u21-nhY47nI9TiqKBqvkqxc8idCqlpCPy9wy8CyLkM5y28eDzkItNaVcC3BhlN5nBdd9Vw5sJsXHRbDiaD0uq4wQL7WjsReE4-9pe30CK2nR4Uym4f4c7GdWR1EVuLeeA5CqEzbhLQIKOB3j_BYZL7pThB0Kn8a-cgqezZzeA54kjjUnA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weather was so pretty and very fall-like. I loved it so much! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7LR-zIeddm_NtbSrQ6g183xMJhAqNmGEVGl-18r_Afqz4Cpd09kls-IF9m5v3DPX9z_JuZMhjhDGsDTn6FTiphPnMOfGUpfPlmb1OUiNIJGrefQe8UjHXQq7zDKUqVOKrV3pi7rCJr26erDVh5sjjJjgLp6DrN0_2MlOq_Pe_v8_lFKuWeSAFWUYLTQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7LR-zIeddm_NtbSrQ6g183xMJhAqNmGEVGl-18r_Afqz4Cpd09kls-IF9m5v3DPX9z_JuZMhjhDGsDTn6FTiphPnMOfGUpfPlmb1OUiNIJGrefQe8UjHXQq7zDKUqVOKrV3pi7rCJr26erDVh5sjjJjgLp6DrN0_2MlOq_Pe_v8_lFKuWeSAFWUYLTQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My little sweeties. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRxocFe2G22n7pLUyt3mGDeWPjd8x1P5b2nnw016NCtEkavVqs9wXBL3JO7W-utxGakLKgbRU3fiFNHTaaErDpzmjs3X7Zg1sj8UEfSLu2Jp8sgh8DKP_0KGTb28Dx6Rhz0XaY3IkoA0wghh1PYdlwhpu5MTP4z60Dbi6IdZwe2HHTBcQtlRMtzS-j7g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRxocFe2G22n7pLUyt3mGDeWPjd8x1P5b2nnw016NCtEkavVqs9wXBL3JO7W-utxGakLKgbRU3fiFNHTaaErDpzmjs3X7Zg1sj8UEfSLu2Jp8sgh8DKP_0KGTb28Dx6Rhz0XaY3IkoA0wghh1PYdlwhpu5MTP4z60Dbi6IdZwe2HHTBcQtlRMtzS-j7g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCCo--vK1zCOE0W875JlOjROu-WzSwtDQg2RiUEcKa2CYpETTLKhFuQwDkZz2fR9EtBB4y9nJxTkNgtWVSDDSpCzY5xQReAozDioWODW_Mu7ovj3Be0nJ4TiwOhg3g0-Y6kzlWjV7rIkFadAFUq81Z9MsP_t9aD4eKTIhwCJAkVe92jq4fJibIzJvIbQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCCo--vK1zCOE0W875JlOjROu-WzSwtDQg2RiUEcKa2CYpETTLKhFuQwDkZz2fR9EtBB4y9nJxTkNgtWVSDDSpCzY5xQReAozDioWODW_Mu7ovj3Be0nJ4TiwOhg3g0-Y6kzlWjV7rIkFadAFUq81Z9MsP_t9aD4eKTIhwCJAkVe92jq4fJibIzJvIbQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She won't smile for a pic with her mother, but she will for this dog sculpture. It's fine, I'm fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvm00H0ZCLfuR09wpSumOLNuerSo3M9iyXbiqFDIT3BhVtmQlaOTMxwqOtGetb9wfLKhTIMicwm2Xln3A6ckUiluMv4enGIs-XaTyDPGWLVFiaKOXP2bNuklJfTdgnxlF8IVUQ8KxA2GVxQvcyeQFN9oLPF4vHyXRv-Sxpx2iVqmAOnUMx_d0lW3Hw5A=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvm00H0ZCLfuR09wpSumOLNuerSo3M9iyXbiqFDIT3BhVtmQlaOTMxwqOtGetb9wfLKhTIMicwm2Xln3A6ckUiluMv4enGIs-XaTyDPGWLVFiaKOXP2bNuklJfTdgnxlF8IVUQ8KxA2GVxQvcyeQFN9oLPF4vHyXRv-Sxpx2iVqmAOnUMx_d0lW3Hw5A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyNp-4742nDn86FxGpZU_IWyx8Mtpq8639UOpYKEerU_HUBG5NEuG6ZFNsp0kcLfUB2A5eRBdLpa-CNRRsScorQhs5jGg0J8gV-20FlX79uzWDh9Bw6K6j3IUlaZRWRQe5FeOkNm3OLMQ12MJBSnyrPZXoJpmXL74cSD23Tr09kd32SK4k61Z6fiSwSw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyNp-4742nDn86FxGpZU_IWyx8Mtpq8639UOpYKEerU_HUBG5NEuG6ZFNsp0kcLfUB2A5eRBdLpa-CNRRsScorQhs5jGg0J8gV-20FlX79uzWDh9Bw6K6j3IUlaZRWRQe5FeOkNm3OLMQ12MJBSnyrPZXoJpmXL74cSD23Tr09kd32SK4k61Z6fiSwSw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the garden, we stopped at the mall. It was INSANE! I mean, SO packed. It was not even fun to be there. We left after maybe 15 minutes and just ordered pho for dinner instead. We picked it up and ended up eating it with Michael's parents at their place. We came home and the girls went to bed early because #timechange. Such a simple little weekend with my sweet family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now we're about to start another week. Ella is in school Monday-Wednesday and I am going to be working my usual part-time hours. It's nice being able to work part time so I still get to be out of the house and work a little bit, but I can be there for my girls too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hope you all had a great weekend too, and have a great week!!! We'll be back on Friday to share our favorites from the week. We'll see you then.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Ashley xoxo </div></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-43519989333713689482021-11-05T06:11:00.000-07:002021-11-05T06:11:17.979-07:00Friday Favorites <p style="text-align: center;"> Good morning guys, and happy Friday. I am so happy to be back to blogging and I think I will be able to stick to it this time. My girls are finally sleeping better, and not waking up at 5 am. I like waking up early, but by myself... haha! The early morning is when I like to have coffee and 'me time' to read, blog etc. But if the girls are up, that totally throws me off. Hence why I have been so MIA. We haven't had to sleep train Mia yet, because she is naturally becoming a better sleeper. Last night she slept from 7-5 no problem... I fed her at 5 and she is back asleep. Hallelujah! I was sooo ready to start sleep training her, but luckily she is figuring it out. I remember around 6 months is when Ella became a much better sleeper, so let's hope these habits stick around for a while. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I am working today from 7-4 while Michael is home with the girls. I am so excited for my weekend with them. We are going to start some Thanksgiving crafts and I hope to find some cute kids books on Thanksgiving at some book sales this weekend. We are all about the holidays this time of year! Ella has a birthday party on Saturday for one of her classmates and I am really excited to meet the other parents and children in her class. Lots of fun to look forward to! I just need to get through one day of work :D <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">And now onto my favorites from the week... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">1. This <a href="https://www.bhg.com/christmas/decorating/9-reasons-why-its-never-too-early-for-christmas-decorations-281474979817744/">blog post</a> by Home & Garden magazine.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6Ut4lOdOPUyvPiGaeqKsyNeWRGpcCjOhSYRvpVrZ0ZB1H43V3Yc4EAc4V_9SUgJuvQvVPqdNqzBQwrRSF9IyNpdxBtUO_N0p_z2rq1zMCxlsLTZyy6TT_Sc2wlVbfdHz9k4FmlmXNqyP/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6Ut4lOdOPUyvPiGaeqKsyNeWRGpcCjOhSYRvpVrZ0ZB1H43V3Yc4EAc4V_9SUgJuvQvVPqdNqzBQwrRSF9IyNpdxBtUO_N0p_z2rq1zMCxlsLTZyy6TT_Sc2wlVbfdHz9k4FmlmXNqyP/w640-h360/image.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">In case you need any reassurance that you can decorate for Christmas WHENEVER you want! Don't let other people telling you 'it's too early' hold you back. It's only too early if you think it is. I love decorating early, and in fact, I did already. It's a lot of work and it brings me a lot of joy, so I went for it. And now I get to enjoy it for 2 months instead of just 1. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a peek...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiupuPZr27-XNT4SQ6QXgBBLCuL3kogweqfyPoQGmor1CM0FhB596JZDwJ51MOpSihYXNHRQ3oBB6vLKvzG-tv-1c96VbrFX3KAMRWpuhtkxR0w1AXrGOHsf12Qc6pj8UpQV6-u10r-WLX1o06FbWa0mkSIjudTpQSu1SHBY-lrL6LrJyxLeebHNfrA7g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiupuPZr27-XNT4SQ6QXgBBLCuL3kogweqfyPoQGmor1CM0FhB596JZDwJ51MOpSihYXNHRQ3oBB6vLKvzG-tv-1c96VbrFX3KAMRWpuhtkxR0w1AXrGOHsf12Qc6pj8UpQV6-u10r-WLX1o06FbWa0mkSIjudTpQSu1SHBY-lrL6LrJyxLeebHNfrA7g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite spots in the house- our coffee bar. I plan to do a whole Christmas home tour in December, so I don't want to give too much away. BTW there's supposed to be candy canes in that little jar on the tiered tray but Ella stole them before I snapped a pic. #toddlermom</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8c6BAAkbgr6l7ne5V1Ec_7MJpw9L_IG2SmJIUaZQBjGJmuPQLasfk3LDwohtGTtr5v5A5qISj6fGULnki2mBEiYIZN6upUekuI6izQnGvuJwkn9WdhGj7i31Rq_Ri36mpkPCYVbAHMr-f6Zt_n4SCgIqafJ2MXyC_vESVtAacSkBxK_k2waNsPUt0lw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8c6BAAkbgr6l7ne5V1Ec_7MJpw9L_IG2SmJIUaZQBjGJmuPQLasfk3LDwohtGTtr5v5A5qISj6fGULnki2mBEiYIZN6upUekuI6izQnGvuJwkn9WdhGj7i31Rq_Ri36mpkPCYVbAHMr-f6Zt_n4SCgIqafJ2MXyC_vESVtAacSkBxK_k2waNsPUt0lw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even Ella's room got a little festive touch too! Peep Mia rolling around on the carpet... that sweetie!</div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">2. A little celebration for a retiring coworker. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja8fdu0MDgtpEtCiQ0gHR9IAagE8aIiVmKKM29sKUnOpT52mkLi7qK1sMOGfk3-NMq7vCH0OQOwbiK7HpfBeyW4v930Kljls7mGBRyN1ynJjkSwV08rmkwP8yuEIZvo5qTCSY38HV4nFEapPoeghHL2PMsNgv44OHDD5cfKM2hX42OjtZE4LbV4Tnjaw=s2989" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2101" data-original-width="2989" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja8fdu0MDgtpEtCiQ0gHR9IAagE8aIiVmKKM29sKUnOpT52mkLi7qK1sMOGfk3-NMq7vCH0OQOwbiK7HpfBeyW4v930Kljls7mGBRyN1ynJjkSwV08rmkwP8yuEIZvo5qTCSY38HV4nFEapPoeghHL2PMsNgv44OHDD5cfKM2hX42OjtZE4LbV4Tnjaw=w640-h450" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the hygienists at my office is retiring, so we had a little get-together for her. It was so nice. She has worked at the practice for over 40 years and has a lot of patients who love her. A bunch of them came to wish her the best and it was really touching. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Ella's very first school picture previews came back and they are PRECIOUS.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcW-sgYApjOXrTlqxJx8Ma_GaKAR4deyDiIWM4J6fVrPzLrYokAgnqYwyGklvKw5GKEdhuYKRqHnTcnwK05pQncFp5QQB-UZrk4aINC5UJmismBuRt0Ass_srHG6PWjrXT-zsPpapStm8StjJa4eJ6vxhhyg0kE3-XCu8QQ_p_HxwVLRVqAEI_5RuAcg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcW-sgYApjOXrTlqxJx8Ma_GaKAR4deyDiIWM4J6fVrPzLrYokAgnqYwyGklvKw5GKEdhuYKRqHnTcnwK05pQncFp5QQB-UZrk4aINC5UJmismBuRt0Ass_srHG6PWjrXT-zsPpapStm8StjJa4eJ6vxhhyg0kE3-XCu8QQ_p_HxwVLRVqAEI_5RuAcg=w570-h640" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sweetie looks so sad and scared... but I promise she is learning to love school. We are still working on smiling for pics. If she tell her to say 'cheese' she will literally just say 'cheese,' like she is in these photos. If you want a smile we have to say 'show me your happy face!' She is so darn sweet, I think I am going to order #4. I love her little arms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. The baby bullet has been my best friend.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh9C_5-LzBGYnHn4qCr0lmzGjDV7i3Z7TLeGiO4ljsVh5eUgDip55LxLMfdWgDfkPuHrj9mrB0Eb2KtuS1Xab6dWz3PQ3sIC1ZlNrAAio4zPsLBAfUUcot6Yh16X3_a8q1ndT5IbR9cYjOZGyciXxWku8dcfLnHIh8SFqIY5-tT0iX4xHMq1E-f_EaOg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh9C_5-LzBGYnHn4qCr0lmzGjDV7i3Z7TLeGiO4ljsVh5eUgDip55LxLMfdWgDfkPuHrj9mrB0Eb2KtuS1Xab6dWz3PQ3sIC1ZlNrAAio4zPsLBAfUUcot6Yh16X3_a8q1ndT5IbR9cYjOZGyciXxWku8dcfLnHIh8SFqIY5-tT0iX4xHMq1E-f_EaOg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We never made a lot of homemade baby food for Ella, but we have been for Mia and it's so easy. My mother in law had a baby bullet at her house, so we snagged it and have been making all her purees from scratch. I made a big batch of butternut squash and I am giving these ones to a coworker who has a baby just a couple months older than Mia girl. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Baking muffins with Ella.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMpJA-KAg0ccszkNwK26F8pqxOwe-ABuxpwdHbt1fGyeFcKh6rxmAHsc9-cOHnYHYihPV-61vp4E1heQtm96mZfvNRktsRLja_q4G9zOa0h55ff-e9uQBaQES0cKoUYyDLVRTWNYJMQqI8F39RtFRRRGcblqac6HT1ycZ45RqEAd6GIVkr8NAAPORNHw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMpJA-KAg0ccszkNwK26F8pqxOwe-ABuxpwdHbt1fGyeFcKh6rxmAHsc9-cOHnYHYihPV-61vp4E1heQtm96mZfvNRktsRLja_q4G9zOa0h55ff-e9uQBaQES0cKoUYyDLVRTWNYJMQqI8F39RtFRRRGcblqac6HT1ycZ45RqEAd6GIVkr8NAAPORNHw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella loves loves loves to bake. Yesterday she requested that we make muffins while Mia was taking a nap. We just made some from the box, but they are sooo yummy. Ella did the streusel topping herself, and wanted to add her own pink and bunny sprinkles on top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOKlhcJinhsKzXwNkO9s-HwCT3bDZJ-1Qg0dEianOY8S7yOt5Gjzu9fxWmbPz6czkeWXmrLrNGsjziFtmyI2mNVUCLrY20arV7dgaDDfyimSOfmEqVFxZ9dyR9ndJI_YYqZ7aDUWssv4fF7PO_2NDXozhYmOPfYyxsX_-4hmO5HzHCECrpU57A8Hu6yQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOKlhcJinhsKzXwNkO9s-HwCT3bDZJ-1Qg0dEianOY8S7yOt5Gjzu9fxWmbPz6czkeWXmrLrNGsjziFtmyI2mNVUCLrY20arV7dgaDDfyimSOfmEqVFxZ9dyR9ndJI_YYqZ7aDUWssv4fF7PO_2NDXozhYmOPfYyxsX_-4hmO5HzHCECrpU57A8Hu6yQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had another one this morning with my coffee and they were delish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all I have for favorites this week... here are a few cute pics of the girls from this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIAAm7AmR1BLNxnUY67jhXLCsbW4t1rruGeR3TXu2FJQrRK69IpyeImeG2p0JNpcxVEWTzbCop7FNhDnnfiUG6r3H-DpOITZ3wkx-ZPSCmdB5x2deiASy5dG0NvxtqzjGttwk70mtI-8pSql4aaAG44bKBdn2UBIy6lsC5SvqT4M05ElFyrZeI8mTnOQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIAAm7AmR1BLNxnUY67jhXLCsbW4t1rruGeR3TXu2FJQrRK69IpyeImeG2p0JNpcxVEWTzbCop7FNhDnnfiUG6r3H-DpOITZ3wkx-ZPSCmdB5x2deiASy5dG0NvxtqzjGttwk70mtI-8pSql4aaAG44bKBdn2UBIy6lsC5SvqT4M05ElFyrZeI8mTnOQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia enjoying her doorframe bouncer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9Sne8x7aYvN0nnsMY4TTcYLJ1umlm6G1QL4z8a1hEXlh3OKBhN5uDK4JiRkEnYRRHkiOL-YUZWSl0vUjKQDO4GrIS1G3NIbGc1Hqmfd9xCKzAApzboa_VUZG8p8MkCJdhhAHdJ_HFjUNfTQavG44essxbH4DbYOz1OSaonOgsNEgKOzC3VEm4AqCmiw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9Sne8x7aYvN0nnsMY4TTcYLJ1umlm6G1QL4z8a1hEXlh3OKBhN5uDK4JiRkEnYRRHkiOL-YUZWSl0vUjKQDO4GrIS1G3NIbGc1Hqmfd9xCKzAApzboa_VUZG8p8MkCJdhhAHdJ_HFjUNfTQavG44essxbH4DbYOz1OSaonOgsNEgKOzC3VEm4AqCmiw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia fell asleep on our way to pick Ella up from school on Monday and she had the cutest little face while she was sleeping, I had to take a pic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjun0gYutX5spf3Aqbfx9ODCBVI3zV72V_8hNIMIer56DOJxBwl2MjdCeTTB8vYY2ibiAZqwLwy8bqdNRRv2r0VsyvhsLjEzOgJopTTE-I4-noLmTixLFipbVeOtqkVB7M2b_-wS_NbLyzjVyWRLekztq4TY08lH5VwLPLgvf1_7CIQFRbob1LIAtvtDg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjun0gYutX5spf3Aqbfx9ODCBVI3zV72V_8hNIMIer56DOJxBwl2MjdCeTTB8vYY2ibiAZqwLwy8bqdNRRv2r0VsyvhsLjEzOgJopTTE-I4-noLmTixLFipbVeOtqkVB7M2b_-wS_NbLyzjVyWRLekztq4TY08lH5VwLPLgvf1_7CIQFRbob1LIAtvtDg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia fake sleeping in her tent in her room. She's such a goofball. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWbhGhg0mSeJ0scHrVdHID3tLkQgC86kLC2OhahzcUGOStq8kWClU14xj4jsbVp53_yE0asr99FHOquz-kv1tzxACuRH10Api4rnHY8pdD5ch9GKRgGn0J3t3HpA0i3VljtSLuCTbBTMfbcdHe09wTbIs00ZWXhUXdzG4Gt3X24MZKNeADMWF4Y-FkUg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWbhGhg0mSeJ0scHrVdHID3tLkQgC86kLC2OhahzcUGOStq8kWClU14xj4jsbVp53_yE0asr99FHOquz-kv1tzxACuRH10Api4rnHY8pdD5ch9GKRgGn0J3t3HpA0i3VljtSLuCTbBTMfbcdHe09wTbIs00ZWXhUXdzG4Gt3X24MZKNeADMWF4Y-FkUg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a sweet little pout from my little sweetie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hope you all have a great weekend! I will have a recap of our weekend on Monday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Ashley xoxo</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-73184201745174388422021-11-02T06:11:00.003-07:002021-11-02T06:11:43.257-07:00My Dad Came to Visit (Part 2!)<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Here is part 2 of my Dad's trip to visit us. If you missed part 1, you can <a href="https://www.adventureswithellamarie.com/2021/10/my-dad-came-to-visit-part-1.html">read that here</a>. We had a great time with him. It's hard living away from my family, so I try to enjoy the moments that we are together the best that I can. You'll notice Mia missing from many of these photos. We wanted her to stay well-rested and hydrated so we kept her home most of the time we were out. We spent many days just relaxing at home too, but when we did go out, it just seemed like she'd be miserable. Luckily Michael was off most of the week to help watch her, and when he couldn't his Mom did! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">We did lots of eating while my Dad was here...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdJZBMN-GmrXGkh0rN9-Ny-W1UqhJ6HHsytgiG5wpG4SXWfeEZNvli7QG5Bs-Wv8dosHHn61wHwG5ezB9IflLqhENyeP20P8xo9Zsy4ZbHL06lId2DuhwpfktBfbHhe51izkcw4WcG5QPNw4rUBfOUHVhSXmtX7AOA22_LmgrTPAxAM6LDKqD76FYlRQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdJZBMN-GmrXGkh0rN9-Ny-W1UqhJ6HHsytgiG5wpG4SXWfeEZNvli7QG5Bs-Wv8dosHHn61wHwG5ezB9IflLqhENyeP20P8xo9Zsy4ZbHL06lId2DuhwpfktBfbHhe51izkcw4WcG5QPNw4rUBfOUHVhSXmtX7AOA22_LmgrTPAxAM6LDKqD76FYlRQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJtloslphLcuKlLJR3tZS9mxOVH79j93JKdM_uCj0ozT_mTKp6CxXwZaOqyBWZS8o9YbwkwhL5gXAzsuIy1pvrUAUk-VmFLWG5YI2W9lbFcmnrOAJp7XRPLXE_QUNwRcp3r8ATZX_TUEZ6YjZS1E6qTpg6aFbxge4RHqcVRgh43TyLEfzbHquF9qotow=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJtloslphLcuKlLJR3tZS9mxOVH79j93JKdM_uCj0ozT_mTKp6CxXwZaOqyBWZS8o9YbwkwhL5gXAzsuIy1pvrUAUk-VmFLWG5YI2W9lbFcmnrOAJp7XRPLXE_QUNwRcp3r8ATZX_TUEZ6YjZS1E6qTpg6aFbxge4RHqcVRgh43TyLEfzbHquF9qotow=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this Day my Dad and I were able to go have a nice lunch just the two of us. It was gorgeous weather, so we went to a seafood restaurant overlooking the bay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFBDClAzijYzDv9OiGtoY6-6okbaE2BYFBKnTDlO5B_UOCD4PzWp5wXr-ADdSBg94ZdKtPC6M0Dc5NtYVg7tuyYARWD51XD3s8tMm7REYZe1DIuZL2VmAev0ibdCOB-F_9d1N5eQZgJ0PHlEd6AAHu4HRfy_RVW3t5W4eTvMlv1hVTyoIGNk91S4yW5g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFBDClAzijYzDv9OiGtoY6-6okbaE2BYFBKnTDlO5B_UOCD4PzWp5wXr-ADdSBg94ZdKtPC6M0Dc5NtYVg7tuyYARWD51XD3s8tMm7REYZe1DIuZL2VmAev0ibdCOB-F_9d1N5eQZgJ0PHlEd6AAHu4HRfy_RVW3t5W4eTvMlv1hVTyoIGNk91S4yW5g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella acted like Grampie has been here her whole life. It was so sweet to see how much she loved him. She had her shy moments but overall she was very comfortable with him which I thought was so sweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6RSZ5qWLg7A-_aqsOJ0Q8VfDt_hJMWi8eO9qlvPT66zNQdVI-4G3fPR5o8sOeaizV-sRReSa5Af-YOLn3QqAu50VtnXMcoE76Qbbm7Osplpw0PsOGixK8efwLa4FKFJrT1MNjeX-IvJYuMjMnmv8VLzvhzxiBAFxOjQtgGysc5luyANJ0s5FAdA-cbA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6RSZ5qWLg7A-_aqsOJ0Q8VfDt_hJMWi8eO9qlvPT66zNQdVI-4G3fPR5o8sOeaizV-sRReSa5Af-YOLn3QqAu50VtnXMcoE76Qbbm7Osplpw0PsOGixK8efwLa4FKFJrT1MNjeX-IvJYuMjMnmv8VLzvhzxiBAFxOjQtgGysc5luyANJ0s5FAdA-cbA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH3yuBg_cQ-pTswfk6uujBxZeejS7fgY5ukq_HjJcvp7GHTnAEu2oVhM7Oo-KEtgSVMXybWHi-cz14OUhBWhDOIFmkTtMC7T70YJ5ZndjFJKrfiTYq0F-LFMCo2fmeSM16Op0a7nnsN0KW3mFyS2b7ahrs5p5gTkKrBx3QaBoVBinyl1Ti3bbhnItOwQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH3yuBg_cQ-pTswfk6uujBxZeejS7fgY5ukq_HjJcvp7GHTnAEu2oVhM7Oo-KEtgSVMXybWHi-cz14OUhBWhDOIFmkTtMC7T70YJ5ZndjFJKrfiTYq0F-LFMCo2fmeSM16Op0a7nnsN0KW3mFyS2b7ahrs5p5gTkKrBx3QaBoVBinyl1Ti3bbhnItOwQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grampie and his girls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did spend a morning at the aquarium which was fun. The Aquarium of the Pacific has recently expanded and there's so much to see/do, you could spend hours there. We always just go for an hour or two, but we still have a great time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1cgbs_UypExzgnmS5mh4TrpRK7OUZV9DU9USXP0kJGh5LwPOTs8WfqSIjBWL8Swg5__b91MWkQ1AtbJ4vFoau4r7WVD1blofkbk7W9J4dFTnX_wortNZ1zeMlF33vCL5vTWio-Ysq4pPulb5nxn5WYSfZPVI-nz6RaYIlLCJhRX8rZLj45XnQnmCelA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1cgbs_UypExzgnmS5mh4TrpRK7OUZV9DU9USXP0kJGh5LwPOTs8WfqSIjBWL8Swg5__b91MWkQ1AtbJ4vFoau4r7WVD1blofkbk7W9J4dFTnX_wortNZ1zeMlF33vCL5vTWio-Ysq4pPulb5nxn5WYSfZPVI-nz6RaYIlLCJhRX8rZLj45XnQnmCelA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the newest features is this area where the kids can color in a sea creature on a tablet, and their creation shows up live on the screen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxBUfs42sUjpUEw-A8SH9Tx5tXbGRrqXAHxh2DVBEHJQFYgqik1yGwZI2iSbvw9Q0OijXLB4K-aTzVjckxe0nNi1xwfo4Rx-DonGWPDDAjvqwRNK8nthDKHEr2x3CE0kl3mHzOXp_BUexUFcickd0LraEWe6xSVZzd8IQPgxL8skC6gNzQIT9oaqGgA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxBUfs42sUjpUEw-A8SH9Tx5tXbGRrqXAHxh2DVBEHJQFYgqik1yGwZI2iSbvw9Q0OijXLB4K-aTzVjckxe0nNi1xwfo4Rx-DonGWPDDAjvqwRNK8nthDKHEr2x3CE0kl3mHzOXp_BUexUFcickd0LraEWe6xSVZzd8IQPgxL8skC6gNzQIT9oaqGgA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The waterfall feature has always been one of Ella's favorites. I remember taking her here when she could barely walk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyyKiNh_P_3YnSvKLJrU1AUdd9D8J_BkdfRL5rXV6X9XLqVGIHQf7g9iTFKKPXWzxkxN75aZuoN8LWBeE-POmj2bOyj0t0qT8Y5WV2vKllvRm8sqdTAMaUrHtbBIqYHq4L_Hz9TWs6FJd5x-2rsjLm8WiJDX9MVgu4ltOOR_6w_6962oomS46gGR3Qhg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyyKiNh_P_3YnSvKLJrU1AUdd9D8J_BkdfRL5rXV6X9XLqVGIHQf7g9iTFKKPXWzxkxN75aZuoN8LWBeE-POmj2bOyj0t0qT8Y5WV2vKllvRm8sqdTAMaUrHtbBIqYHq4L_Hz9TWs6FJd5x-2rsjLm8WiJDX9MVgu4ltOOR_6w_6962oomS46gGR3Qhg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella insisted on wearing a bandaid across her forehead, as usual. And no she didn't have a cut/bruise or boo boo there. She just likes to rock the band-aid. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2cYsW9CJNKfczp1FiSJNBPpAasQXBuYzzuZqUYC3iGu4vJJDlUoZFH_7aSjjsMs3jcNSfsO-qm9PGck6bFU4sZn-OY84It9VLLdeJ1MWf6XJuTY7agAKfhHD0eZF40LAjeiUZUjRPJGR32sK8MKs3IY7uFx8Px-2t-J1rk8Q9Q4iwZNl5bjiutXGgrg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2cYsW9CJNKfczp1FiSJNBPpAasQXBuYzzuZqUYC3iGu4vJJDlUoZFH_7aSjjsMs3jcNSfsO-qm9PGck6bFU4sZn-OY84It9VLLdeJ1MWf6XJuTY7agAKfhHD0eZF40LAjeiUZUjRPJGR32sK8MKs3IY7uFx8Px-2t-J1rk8Q9Q4iwZNl5bjiutXGgrg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jellyfish.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGkT7NMBVtqQl9DxFU1_iNArF8yBxcoS34TugfG0DW_o5pXkcrWcy1DWrycR0w5JYnLI6ZV0CaUKu7lpTRLgrCdANmXS1nMkt7uHo3uGNs8GkKo23kiIdb4FzyX2EmH3UQtejvrLCYjXudupsyClsq4aW_OEvXp3pr-nG2VvmnM7eO_GYkDnJ7Kl-hJw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGkT7NMBVtqQl9DxFU1_iNArF8yBxcoS34TugfG0DW_o5pXkcrWcy1DWrycR0w5JYnLI6ZV0CaUKu7lpTRLgrCdANmXS1nMkt7uHo3uGNs8GkKo23kiIdb4FzyX2EmH3UQtejvrLCYjXudupsyClsq4aW_OEvXp3pr-nG2VvmnM7eO_GYkDnJ7Kl-hJw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We made Grampie feed the birds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy4vEr7aRwgVHGJkl-onn5uK9BPmY8fX7HbtuEhIZXI65qFZ8pGgzF0c2uGlCfgtRRNAFu0R7FAKdVshh5iHbvWy_m-MremmyKF8kM27Xdyl8WS6TupD-RjhyoE46o6LGSeU54KPXJ41YPGUbzVDfFnlH_CSUCI4CQzbq-krjrrQ1ybj_Mq3c0FIORNw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy4vEr7aRwgVHGJkl-onn5uK9BPmY8fX7HbtuEhIZXI65qFZ8pGgzF0c2uGlCfgtRRNAFu0R7FAKdVshh5iHbvWy_m-MremmyKF8kM27Xdyl8WS6TupD-RjhyoE46o6LGSeU54KPXJ41YPGUbzVDfFnlH_CSUCI4CQzbq-krjrrQ1ybj_Mq3c0FIORNw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, we had to take a picture with our favorite penguin! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent the rest of the day shopping at the Pike Outlets, and then had lunch before heading home for the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some days we spent most of the time at the house, and we'd sneak out for a quick stretch and maybe a treat.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxh151qTDbAADbwm33CWRIXUD1SYInR-nqsASuLriVAo7b5qi5lxVT4Ycf5rg8Yc5ZIoBN1Xx2qOLQVDVSfAmPEPNsGy79tTynyZ2-KegRcfHtMxcjngiGfhnBOeUIY1w479Bg3wcgiEiYDGCKF6CtgavoINuPG1fi8Kd2HiG4aseo0A6bbZ8B3EDLHw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxh151qTDbAADbwm33CWRIXUD1SYInR-nqsASuLriVAo7b5qi5lxVT4Ycf5rg8Yc5ZIoBN1Xx2qOLQVDVSfAmPEPNsGy79tTynyZ2-KegRcfHtMxcjngiGfhnBOeUIY1w479Bg3wcgiEiYDGCKF6CtgavoINuPG1fi8Kd2HiG4aseo0A6bbZ8B3EDLHw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibt46H4h6pGByXSfuT0EA-sF8OcJiapkc8QxIbo69k5Kj4pDUyL22D5dxYEUWixFabIR-pA9vntpuJ5L7EZ23K9W4Jd3oz9lQg5L5-tE-y6VZTAv0MRbHnBAPAVgmeuW9plmT5yRez5FRPSXeGu55wbJmx92HRZAxPe7RxMmIRPCDuZ2aC9fDGjKILkQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibt46H4h6pGByXSfuT0EA-sF8OcJiapkc8QxIbo69k5Kj4pDUyL22D5dxYEUWixFabIR-pA9vntpuJ5L7EZ23K9W4Jd3oz9lQg5L5-tE-y6VZTAv0MRbHnBAPAVgmeuW9plmT5yRez5FRPSXeGu55wbJmx92HRZAxPe7RxMmIRPCDuZ2aC9fDGjKILkQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to this shopping/eatery complex in Long Beach so Ella could burn some energy and we could enjoy the warm weather. It's hard to believe it was ever warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt because right now it's so cold here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ-qSW5IjlHIRcCzlOMIgXvMXZPrTkXZMA37Zm8bo52Dgsm5pMWYr-F0vmltTf3dzHtumeRZ2ltuXKxFFSlJ0aNlwSndUeaatsYB1drfPEP4RLJ3Lnf4f_W4yG2g1A6qD1Ay2GTaR7g1F7qXgCkOs4RLPZXEdLqeTDpIMNpC-PujmKIiaOCNNFHwdupw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ-qSW5IjlHIRcCzlOMIgXvMXZPrTkXZMA37Zm8bo52Dgsm5pMWYr-F0vmltTf3dzHtumeRZ2ltuXKxFFSlJ0aNlwSndUeaatsYB1drfPEP4RLJ3Lnf4f_W4yG2g1A6qD1Ay2GTaR7g1F7qXgCkOs4RLPZXEdLqeTDpIMNpC-PujmKIiaOCNNFHwdupw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love the water fountain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtWPXUCHBz4-dLVH5ZVrRFdw9DiiXsVqBD85HeAl_3LgIwwc_JJm1VzyGCCZMwLebwd5cEFmapGkkzaTBYrPHmknxWuoPzeZNePar_3RBOu8VzWi3jDs9nr6RGSoEe1UEisc3zqV-Ch0W6MpY1iuiVlOl05iU7aIO_HX2_GR_PKcwrP7e43kcwcKfxqQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtWPXUCHBz4-dLVH5ZVrRFdw9DiiXsVqBD85HeAl_3LgIwwc_JJm1VzyGCCZMwLebwd5cEFmapGkkzaTBYrPHmknxWuoPzeZNePar_3RBOu8VzWi3jDs9nr6RGSoEe1UEisc3zqV-Ch0W6MpY1iuiVlOl05iU7aIO_HX2_GR_PKcwrP7e43kcwcKfxqQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And their ice cream shop! :P</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our final big adventure was to San Juan Capistrano.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHfXP38thWdDo_zX12KgaKbuRIXrBlRsG6Ul141jv9R7TMbWnoeGaUIDeq8NNWlX_CJJhIOJVfcmx0E3E6buAn4obnEc8VXhLAUOA5LYykaE7qFzSJi0IuYiNn-iz6BodSeVYC-oKN_PzX86InzlG_DixoVpylt9Q-NbqxqsopxJGFJbhOnm6GiVuxmg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHfXP38thWdDo_zX12KgaKbuRIXrBlRsG6Ul141jv9R7TMbWnoeGaUIDeq8NNWlX_CJJhIOJVfcmx0E3E6buAn4obnEc8VXhLAUOA5LYykaE7qFzSJi0IuYiNn-iz6BodSeVYC-oKN_PzX86InzlG_DixoVpylt9Q-NbqxqsopxJGFJbhOnm6GiVuxmg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it's one of the cutest places ever, I love it so much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB6jqz_Lh-akHhNBC2QiiAjyeblhP7bbC550lc-UlxZ-oQOH-97nO8hdQMae-BcRnYoZHFFbRBrg6bVo7QaU42ycljXXv9khtv76qlftFVnlY9SjNbsj05lha8tF7Bysq0_2NZ6KdazUnwG50p24c4Qm6oIja3FMDQ7InXKVhRu7_tcBAQwzhVcCoM2A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB6jqz_Lh-akHhNBC2QiiAjyeblhP7bbC550lc-UlxZ-oQOH-97nO8hdQMae-BcRnYoZHFFbRBrg6bVo7QaU42ycljXXv9khtv76qlftFVnlY9SjNbsj05lha8tF7Bysq0_2NZ6KdazUnwG50p24c4Qm6oIja3FMDQ7InXKVhRu7_tcBAQwzhVcCoM2A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was really excited to be there, obviously! Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First we went to the Mission.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisy58Hs4btqRXUEuK6WktOQjkNO7K-L-W9wVEHob-8BPHsmXagvg21pqRFveoWK1O3id3QC0nVgRMfw3XtIR0wwIcT5n2SXizpkgge0HgHoB-ACUUmziw4093why2mFflK91mks-HcBXrwsRCAqaIwh4T2dW6emXJ0jVBJB_14kHNndkmCrrW_c4ICiQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisy58Hs4btqRXUEuK6WktOQjkNO7K-L-W9wVEHob-8BPHsmXagvg21pqRFveoWK1O3id3QC0nVgRMfw3XtIR0wwIcT5n2SXizpkgge0HgHoB-ACUUmziw4093why2mFflK91mks-HcBXrwsRCAqaIwh4T2dW6emXJ0jVBJB_14kHNndkmCrrW_c4ICiQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Zoomars!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNDQzYw6Tz8xRfXwNzXWHyfIfLEWG_qVQqv1ytOBbIOXOucCV2ycepFyfsvxS9kx9ZC8faEbLwe3PvBYbqwlA27suheb9K0Z0SlQsO0wIzVLBkl_3f-5onxqI1e1KwjIBF_PU-jjP0x4rxD0POnAdMhL2hqV2D46CU0MHtFthxm7abOHj2zkqVBUpRoA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNDQzYw6Tz8xRfXwNzXWHyfIfLEWG_qVQqv1ytOBbIOXOucCV2ycepFyfsvxS9kx9ZC8faEbLwe3PvBYbqwlA27suheb9K0Z0SlQsO0wIzVLBkl_3f-5onxqI1e1KwjIBF_PU-jjP0x4rxD0POnAdMhL2hqV2D46CU0MHtFthxm7abOHj2zkqVBUpRoA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cutest pumpkin patch set up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgItyWtMt8NSFVuJvDtqWYfoj7B1kHkul0t132o6kzM4zrukePfsm14OzaIfz6fjblyVRoCiAG3bbmS5ebeM3FO0jbzU27Wo7k21q-crnFrfVrcTzMQv04jfSg4gQK8FS9dLSOG5z4qmyou5pkOlcpMJXg5C4yjDXims05nbUewTYxsG_s5QAY-h7h2bg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgItyWtMt8NSFVuJvDtqWYfoj7B1kHkul0t132o6kzM4zrukePfsm14OzaIfz6fjblyVRoCiAG3bbmS5ebeM3FO0jbzU27Wo7k21q-crnFrfVrcTzMQv04jfSg4gQK8FS9dLSOG5z4qmyou5pkOlcpMJXg5C4yjDXims05nbUewTYxsG_s5QAY-h7h2bg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, a train ride for my girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB4gfeWL0-nnCi0V0AXYbt8A-Q1h45DeDNLrtpRgCs-DSODJNwO9_QnBxsqmPU5GV139INNL8hQ-I0l65rLOTyuM524few3TUJdafZCftshL9p09Of5nDQJcnaiUf3K83BxiJwc7WmFeVsNS72fhwWbi6jr3CmchVdt5WmlIwA5Vekh2XFFTk6oH-TuA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB4gfeWL0-nnCi0V0AXYbt8A-Q1h45DeDNLrtpRgCs-DSODJNwO9_QnBxsqmPU5GV139INNL8hQ-I0l65rLOTyuM524few3TUJdafZCftshL9p09Of5nDQJcnaiUf3K83BxiJwc7WmFeVsNS72fhwWbi6jr3CmchVdt5WmlIwA5Vekh2XFFTk6oH-TuA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her little arms crossed. I can't! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXx_hSxwAyHK-aSbMqMjH6BGiKfxw2iflAIOwoUBwVOiHUZlr3cUeAlRexY0uqcSpEE4XMURaFHFYWTCjVYFNWIDc4I0_GpsowVYIAYSRTKz7kjLgnBXdKqe27c9Zr4ZXcpr6KCUcQ5D43ACbhrujcdpnhL6RfILusY9chB8MH4ttiRHt8NhApbQgfww=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXx_hSxwAyHK-aSbMqMjH6BGiKfxw2iflAIOwoUBwVOiHUZlr3cUeAlRexY0uqcSpEE4XMURaFHFYWTCjVYFNWIDc4I0_GpsowVYIAYSRTKz7kjLgnBXdKqe27c9Zr4ZXcpr6KCUcQ5D43ACbhrujcdpnhL6RfILusY9chB8MH4ttiRHt8NhApbQgfww=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtB0L2_wUIHcUVEAuD9ynaEGzE2gwUmJZe7-LDNNL7EWiE_ZZZmzsD5JUMGot9kxCAFqkssYoFgrTuXAvrUFzB3WbkUinSZXmHoAcHYZezS1ULoIYVMXXl5XBDgOTdYMDoA7x-NSHXVD-mG12ffYaOLkeq1u_LsnR9F2FF-pZK1SRfItZNzyzbhpijFg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtB0L2_wUIHcUVEAuD9ynaEGzE2gwUmJZe7-LDNNL7EWiE_ZZZmzsD5JUMGot9kxCAFqkssYoFgrTuXAvrUFzB3WbkUinSZXmHoAcHYZezS1ULoIYVMXXl5XBDgOTdYMDoA7x-NSHXVD-mG12ffYaOLkeq1u_LsnR9F2FF-pZK1SRfItZNzyzbhpijFg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEim7bPaJrCXLXVAPpJ4XVFvWSGQe9WKGYMed3ajfEuAXef_HFf_55SXqSFKjYCms2zHgXwRGfW1BkKkyXx6-I21SO_RRRNPBSTEgdyJspnvlJ6jVl2T-04HReCRNmv90uZCls_I8lOqb6xcTNzYD0j2GIqoymUEkJ2MBu4-4f-duQ24msTRxyHF-2NFOA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEim7bPaJrCXLXVAPpJ4XVFvWSGQe9WKGYMed3ajfEuAXef_HFf_55SXqSFKjYCms2zHgXwRGfW1BkKkyXx6-I21SO_RRRNPBSTEgdyJspnvlJ6jVl2T-04HReCRNmv90uZCls_I8lOqb6xcTNzYD0j2GIqoymUEkJ2MBu4-4f-duQ24msTRxyHF-2NFOA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much fun for my girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtNl8j34IHhpAFDv4G-vk1TB4FlqCI6dN_LCcogsc2XLsZyu0vCdrF89zvQZfF_3L7vEemHoA2IB0ijlwZuOJKNlRvHGQeUKfFkYpmYJZUMbIXyiaJJbRBX6_IXVZEEXow_8qMa2h8q8A477JZddNA33M7SjRBb2wpfJISQq3kcq75R0tgaz8lb8jdbA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtNl8j34IHhpAFDv4G-vk1TB4FlqCI6dN_LCcogsc2XLsZyu0vCdrF89zvQZfF_3L7vEemHoA2IB0ijlwZuOJKNlRvHGQeUKfFkYpmYJZUMbIXyiaJJbRBX6_IXVZEEXow_8qMa2h8q8A477JZddNA33M7SjRBb2wpfJISQq3kcq75R0tgaz8lb8jdbA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZTGDX-V436gwy4XgVfN8udXPDtZBAyqHbWJ6t7j1u4VED3c1hbvPkOZiTWxpbiW1RvtTKEa9CvOYsKoP5CgN0Xxshj4FXFW3i7vbUdpFfySIsMcB7zF93mwm0dPIYhIU_WAzR5Rr1-VnWkpZbiQEXRl-zS7PjyViFfUqlgi4a2Ad4-gCz9pPcAUjBSQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZTGDX-V436gwy4XgVfN8udXPDtZBAyqHbWJ6t7j1u4VED3c1hbvPkOZiTWxpbiW1RvtTKEa9CvOYsKoP5CgN0Xxshj4FXFW3i7vbUdpFfySIsMcB7zF93mwm0dPIYhIU_WAzR5Rr1-VnWkpZbiQEXRl-zS7PjyViFfUqlgi4a2Ad4-gCz9pPcAUjBSQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">As you can see, my girls adore my Dad and we had such a great time when he was here. I really hope our family is able to go to Maine to see the rest of the crew, but it really seems like us going is just not in my favor. It began with the pandemic, and then not wanting to travel while pregnant during a pandemic. Once Mia was born, I really didn't want to travel with a newborn and a toddler (during a pandemic) and now that things are finally slowing down, flights are being cancelled left and right. I can't get stranded anywhere with my kids, so now I'm nervous about <i>that</i>. It feels like I will never get to Maine... :( Hopefully soon... </p><p style="text-align: center;">I am just thankful my Dad was able to visit us safely and we had such an amazing time while he was here! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-89873810538428657192021-11-01T06:42:00.003-07:002021-11-01T06:42:28.782-07:00Halloween Weekend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilLyk2HO3plgxD_3dkPb00JhLQuEX-SPQN_8Av1bEyNM0Xl1yKTBxMkX7_685TXl7M-Yo1V96yfzNtHc4RIbkpk6X7Fz2TonIROV6fEfswzuHETG39nGUGMrsEOi661dw4DEIDsGPxu9Ccx1hUVoweyjTbmPj8RMVOPSQj42mQTdM_ePFtea1MNnkQNw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilLyk2HO3plgxD_3dkPb00JhLQuEX-SPQN_8Av1bEyNM0Xl1yKTBxMkX7_685TXl7M-Yo1V96yfzNtHc4RIbkpk6X7Fz2TonIROV6fEfswzuHETG39nGUGMrsEOi661dw4DEIDsGPxu9Ccx1hUVoweyjTbmPj8RMVOPSQj42mQTdM_ePFtea1MNnkQNw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning and happy Monday. We had a fun Halloween weekend and we hope you did too! (If you celebrate, of course.) I do know a few people who don't really celebrate Halloween, so if you are one of those people, I hope you enjoyed your weekend just the same!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were a lot of community events this year, but we ended up missing most of them. With Mia still being relatively needy as far as eating/sleep needs, it's just easier to do things at home. We tried to make the weekend extra special for Ella and I know she's going to look forward to Halloween every year now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Friends! Help! Everytime I upload my images to blogger, a few of them turn into blank squares and it's showing up blank on both my laptop AND my phone. So I know they are showing up blank for you too. The problem is, I have no idea how to fix it. I have tried googling and haven't seen any real solutions. Does anyone have any recommendations?! Thank you!</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC48x8B4vbRStDTLkzn_xw_FcVYCd0jngnMSRDvE4HEIB7uH0AryXjLnDJXludMfv3BrLpaCkKZewgathfXPNgkLtjMHfix9WoqRubMygHuLRAysFo1DuGRczi89qtyYrdbRVlwgagGoYw1HxFFKFT3A-g7MYqnmZYuTcvzTYZ970ckhyQ8dRyLY4XYg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC48x8B4vbRStDTLkzn_xw_FcVYCd0jngnMSRDvE4HEIB7uH0AryXjLnDJXludMfv3BrLpaCkKZewgathfXPNgkLtjMHfix9WoqRubMygHuLRAysFo1DuGRczi89qtyYrdbRVlwgagGoYw1HxFFKFT3A-g7MYqnmZYuTcvzTYZ970ckhyQ8dRyLY4XYg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to work on Friday, but when I got home Ella was ready to have some serious Mommy time. Normally her bedtime is between 7-8 (depending on her nap that day.) I decided she was going to stay up late with me. We got the girls ready for bed as we usually do- bathes, lotion, pajamas etc. Once Ella was all ready, I said, 'do you want to go on an adventure instead?' She was SO excited. We went to Target in our jammies and got some of her favorite kettle corn and some hot cocoa. We also browsed all their Christmas displays that are out already!! (I can't believe that!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We came home, we got a movie loaded onto my laptop and we enjoyed a little movie night in the playroom. For some reason watching a movie from the playroom was a lot more exciting than being in the living room. What movie did we watch?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGuyMaFBUKBJyDk0v2FYVsHTqx7e7B_7l5C-yDpT9dn8cVVpgx4N95bpYD1Cd_OdJMqurwjuEEWctbpqVtkstCcpjyNPuqfOcRmPJHbjb8RvyGpPTsxbEMJcMsC18npWcYP9igU3sKWaPDn5w4cV4zTWhQDxP_1-lnaAWEhtkYfIs1CZYRCUFCXj2KVg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGuyMaFBUKBJyDk0v2FYVsHTqx7e7B_7l5C-yDpT9dn8cVVpgx4N95bpYD1Cd_OdJMqurwjuEEWctbpqVtkstCcpjyNPuqfOcRmPJHbjb8RvyGpPTsxbEMJcMsC18npWcYP9igU3sKWaPDn5w4cV4zTWhQDxP_1-lnaAWEhtkYfIs1CZYRCUFCXj2KVg=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, a classic! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next morning, we decided to explore the inside of a small pumpkin. I'm definitely not a huge fan of carving pumpkins... It's difficult, messy and they rot so quickly! We definitely prefer painting and decorating pumpkins. But I still wanted Ella to see what the inside of one looked like, so we cut a miniature one open.</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5V1-99XhYGa7mYE483HMKTItDbmqYXkiWpQPo9ug-_bHqqmJ8MlJ3xn3DepZrKLdyLAN4Ic8wfh7ccRtPlXzkR4KLmpeN-_lw8GXcZmYg58gjcPrJ3RGvq0J3QjBZtLoR8fvQflgeF50dfSX5oLgIK2dNUYaUcrg0JExJG7n5M2RTgTqelxNQn35BpQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5V1-99XhYGa7mYE483HMKTItDbmqYXkiWpQPo9ug-_bHqqmJ8MlJ3xn3DepZrKLdyLAN4Ic8wfh7ccRtPlXzkR4KLmpeN-_lw8GXcZmYg58gjcPrJ3RGvq0J3QjBZtLoR8fvQflgeF50dfSX5oLgIK2dNUYaUcrg0JExJG7n5M2RTgTqelxNQn35BpQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella liked scooping out the seeds and exploring the different parts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3IQVyJOmiB9sL3Lh0MGctI_S9iGKdFoMgFuGTxO8BYcWx-I7zPdnwMYs78jZiLaw7-nn5Ou14a9L73qhxHvPKKYCPpR6YYUGFXJb5jVASMufATKz7zty-0AuBTbs_3hUdYqfa0Rm6cCm/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3IQVyJOmiB9sL3Lh0MGctI_S9iGKdFoMgFuGTxO8BYcWx-I7zPdnwMYs78jZiLaw7-nn5Ou14a9L73qhxHvPKKYCPpR6YYUGFXJb5jVASMufATKz7zty-0AuBTbs_3hUdYqfa0Rm6cCm/w240-h400/image.png" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went through this little image to go over the parts together! I think they did this in school too, but Ella missed all last week due to a runny nose and cough. I wanted to make sure she got to learn it like her classmates! </div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl8jLDbUYJQM1d52qd_eeymnlTDIhW8F176S4DpeB---l7lMEr8BXGqtrjSRDQcTflWj0ErHC438EP1e__3YWHNGE4VL8wSADuRBkJD4yGVOeRS9SNBbrCD0wUVo89mleaX5EkRj9o5szZfA9HQpshtnyj8VEBh9zqCeZhCTHMJ9KuMVAzgCUFcLDWTA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl8jLDbUYJQM1d52qd_eeymnlTDIhW8F176S4DpeB---l7lMEr8BXGqtrjSRDQcTflWj0ErHC438EP1e__3YWHNGE4VL8wSADuRBkJD4yGVOeRS9SNBbrCD0wUVo89mleaX5EkRj9o5szZfA9HQpshtnyj8VEBh9zqCeZhCTHMJ9KuMVAzgCUFcLDWTA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later on Saturday we celebrated Michael's Dad's birthday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwttWz8kOXLy52P26ENzmuzWhzo2Ws37enFzZ4XgIkaGVjYe2XK9vITEyYc8p1RSxXNNpagNGsYo1rkJQeFg5C-FQlH_MHSo4LBkZPQWliw4_pNCx0G5F6NZBMOkIXqx5Y1aoIXa24UzZe47tgHkN2onu_fG0IMXw0_vo-pNhSylzuad-kzyTPg1tUsg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwttWz8kOXLy52P26ENzmuzWhzo2Ws37enFzZ4XgIkaGVjYe2XK9vITEyYc8p1RSxXNNpagNGsYo1rkJQeFg5C-FQlH_MHSo4LBkZPQWliw4_pNCx0G5F6NZBMOkIXqx5Y1aoIXa24UzZe47tgHkN2onu_fG0IMXw0_vo-pNhSylzuad-kzyTPg1tUsg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT2aZcMdmUYIw3I1rNbulZ4qzbiv1dY3nnVbGBMMpMrCEtkxmbHMc2bWV3GcaERiD_MinDc5MeA67uA-Jc867KWxBgAkPfJ1XxsACXiJ5km9cMhg0TiTzbwAv7aAVKDvT72NVrcij5HQMkh_XABCtQspNJkpR0uJjWWZoXCHFLViR2uQU6vlWxn1W21Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT2aZcMdmUYIw3I1rNbulZ4qzbiv1dY3nnVbGBMMpMrCEtkxmbHMc2bWV3GcaERiD_MinDc5MeA67uA-Jc867KWxBgAkPfJ1XxsACXiJ5km9cMhg0TiTzbwAv7aAVKDvT72NVrcij5HQMkh_XABCtQspNJkpR0uJjWWZoXCHFLViR2uQU6vlWxn1W21Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We tried to spend some time outside, as most of last week the girls were cooped up getting over their colds. Ella wasn't excited or anything... :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7pHm6KtZwHB5Yid7RKC-vwyynBi8eHpm7JOrxG50wQ4HwoehzOdITFc16krseKSQf9hGZAxKNaxilQSewqrmmTSLEatE3LEzMPnaOn0l4kTbx-_DGw3OHAV745nBYj3nlM3sJCxEDxor43oGQvdp7D1gU07YHYDWInztM03uE47zVHjG2BSXynQOMYQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7pHm6KtZwHB5Yid7RKC-vwyynBi8eHpm7JOrxG50wQ4HwoehzOdITFc16krseKSQf9hGZAxKNaxilQSewqrmmTSLEatE3LEzMPnaOn0l4kTbx-_DGw3OHAV745nBYj3nlM3sJCxEDxor43oGQvdp7D1gU07YHYDWInztM03uE47zVHjG2BSXynQOMYQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPAIsroXuBJScUM2eBENShzA2WqRYlXCSoDL3gsfDC1Ue-OLeKbXghcvG-Mtq4_Fim3yebtPgqFKX_qJ_uCrKvfiiG0eAxljrZWi7fE-D90uT9UfOn0w4t6H0qTpt98Nd9ozJIYJ3r-LjFmMTvvaWXKAfpFuaNngbWjteZpaskTsqCDSyHgQ9_MxZS1w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPAIsroXuBJScUM2eBENShzA2WqRYlXCSoDL3gsfDC1Ue-OLeKbXghcvG-Mtq4_Fim3yebtPgqFKX_qJ_uCrKvfiiG0eAxljrZWi7fE-D90uT9UfOn0w4t6H0qTpt98Nd9ozJIYJ3r-LjFmMTvvaWXKAfpFuaNngbWjteZpaskTsqCDSyHgQ9_MxZS1w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stopped at the park. Mia absolutely LOVES laying in the grass and staring up at the sky, trees and watching birds and other creatures. She's definitely a nature lover from the start.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEU3psSGzj0R563jwJJWAFXFojG18nSb1Y-0zyJI11Rm3L_e_KG2sjXDw_9WPFImUnkiPgJbfXvXslkcF-N6KlEzw6zGYfT4ZwucofBRb05rM5Gf548jZKFfPgcjBExIr_Ps-B3xQOgqSfIenqxST9ohhCncgl3cU8JJryWuzwF5dJ2-LbtC3izPIgWg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEU3psSGzj0R563jwJJWAFXFojG18nSb1Y-0zyJI11Rm3L_e_KG2sjXDw_9WPFImUnkiPgJbfXvXslkcF-N6KlEzw6zGYfT4ZwucofBRb05rM5Gf548jZKFfPgcjBExIr_Ps-B3xQOgqSfIenqxST9ohhCncgl3cU8JJryWuzwF5dJ2-LbtC3izPIgWg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The night before Halloween we enjoyed some of our favorite Fall/Halloween books! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday morning... Happy Halloween! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP41WZrlcEqRCei2eI5mTXf8R3ygBFvcuMAaLHfmEZXps2Chgc5ddcQhgAzzES4GIy1sQR7DwAYjhVB85oAbZyO0YXt_yMAvr9ph6G-f4uQXeRjBmoz2zqoI6eQE9A02ArlsySDv25B6oYdy-Oq_G3wRzm6Q5h5tH6UrzJXRYvAxHFvLLvzi4J9MRXzg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjP41WZrlcEqRCei2eI5mTXf8R3ygBFvcuMAaLHfmEZXps2Chgc5ddcQhgAzzES4GIy1sQR7DwAYjhVB85oAbZyO0YXt_yMAvr9ph6G-f4uQXeRjBmoz2zqoI6eQE9A02ArlsySDv25B6oYdy-Oq_G3wRzm6Q5h5tH6UrzJXRYvAxHFvLLvzi4J9MRXzg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5kGA12oNGwMKbUOsfhsorqxYkU31tm5Obd8wgy8LSDA3C5SgS2nc7V7-zV9hDJELZDJGyyzuwvOon2bKuK9TvgSu0JgDvsmQWF7ceO0n9JPIU9xIuF_TQJJpjnyIMouo8_uwp89-syrG7kqLEw7RwfZXo2Rp_dJo0jHCB-r_3nlfqLXHg9J4is2B9og=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5kGA12oNGwMKbUOsfhsorqxYkU31tm5Obd8wgy8LSDA3C5SgS2nc7V7-zV9hDJELZDJGyyzuwvOon2bKuK9TvgSu0JgDvsmQWF7ceO0n9JPIU9xIuF_TQJJpjnyIMouo8_uwp89-syrG7kqLEw7RwfZXo2Rp_dJo0jHCB-r_3nlfqLXHg9J4is2B9og=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia enjoyed squishing and eating some banana slices.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Eu7-ygbl54MXG8DifyokuaGVIipMeBRnj--uD9Rwfeil-VBYAYFeER7ms22DPji3Tog9RYMgQyCMKF4HBGzM4F2HY0ZGq4vL9kSji5VrBJctb89ksW8BNcjDomrGyWRpU7DCkQ4DZnA0iA36JCceXfyj3Uo6yPjU498UAmmqbQA4SMAtofS1JXOXhQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Eu7-ygbl54MXG8DifyokuaGVIipMeBRnj--uD9Rwfeil-VBYAYFeER7ms22DPji3Tog9RYMgQyCMKF4HBGzM4F2HY0ZGq4vL9kSji5VrBJctb89ksW8BNcjDomrGyWRpU7DCkQ4DZnA0iA36JCceXfyj3Uo6yPjU498UAmmqbQA4SMAtofS1JXOXhQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's quite the sensory experience for her, and yummy too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Ella and I made her some Halloween-y oatmeal (that we forgot to document!) We just used classic rolled oats, water, orange food coloring and some raisins. We also added some crushed candied pecans. It was yummy and fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqm_TsAihMdMOmGBtcCxVxfzx2zcUAhfB6rptX1nmF6FjE4lLSng6fW6x0y9Z-cES58MzTZwCzAuwZlGas5t0XoorYU9B6u2RRVTy4AgDbHXpmbgF80vSwbm0iym18Ssf6bp4FaG4Pmd7ss4L8tfMtT8oSTFoi-DJi05eg1nWXbnlJ9RFgL4pAvpAg8w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqm_TsAihMdMOmGBtcCxVxfzx2zcUAhfB6rptX1nmF6FjE4lLSng6fW6x0y9Z-cES58MzTZwCzAuwZlGas5t0XoorYU9B6u2RRVTy4AgDbHXpmbgF80vSwbm0iym18Ssf6bp4FaG4Pmd7ss4L8tfMtT8oSTFoi-DJi05eg1nWXbnlJ9RFgL4pAvpAg8w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While Mia napped in the late morning/early afternoon, I took Ella to Main Street for some fun daytime trick-or-treating. Ella was READY!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEity-SPhUHolOOsyhNtKPen1SHCGlRfhao9DvARNBY9T0O7KYkYM47TBb04hPFgO0lystoGOZfUhy6FHL4dd6LeI25SmRbwV9kqRoN4KiDZTBP7ej4M0vt-PSRfGHs0a8dZeh3Rsne_YcKJ6SI4Of4EtT9kfL0jQS83YzFmUpgPTo6HDDmJ7XUg45m_5A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEity-SPhUHolOOsyhNtKPen1SHCGlRfhao9DvARNBY9T0O7KYkYM47TBb04hPFgO0lystoGOZfUhy6FHL4dd6LeI25SmRbwV9kqRoN4KiDZTBP7ej4M0vt-PSRfGHs0a8dZeh3Rsne_YcKJ6SI4Of4EtT9kfL0jQS83YzFmUpgPTo6HDDmJ7XUg45m_5A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Look scary!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI53ogJt2z9SR9UfHU_yqmtEPHvmE5HkIPlow8a32qT4t7Lng127hWm-S6dnslHOApnj2V6ysCk-kPrYtu6RjJkZpV9AA5XNiSaRs66Q_NzJcRYzii7WmBj-yjWhZtig-rvNZ3zNUsc5_dFGmFfEleQdrUqWKtI32hp_36OrPFy0gLnPs76jjkzT2l8A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhI53ogJt2z9SR9UfHU_yqmtEPHvmE5HkIPlow8a32qT4t7Lng127hWm-S6dnslHOApnj2V6ysCk-kPrYtu6RjJkZpV9AA5XNiSaRs66Q_NzJcRYzii7WmBj-yjWhZtig-rvNZ3zNUsc5_dFGmFfEleQdrUqWKtI32hp_36OrPFy0gLnPs76jjkzT2l8A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella had a blast! Most of the restaurants and stores were passing out candy. It was a good way to meet the business owners and see the insides of businesses we have never been to before. Ella was so good about saying "trick or treat" "please" and "thank you." I was so proud of my girl, and she loved how many compliments she got on her outfit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmjstmiCjR01muu4SEpYqn4Wjca5hZ5vUPLwrXyIoSr5laSZg4O7LL-ctXxIi1s0maT0THIVINGuoURcfb_pBPBPX2u4CEm8l4X1YLCrZ7efKVMT7MkTVVjusXnwXuy6n60QQ8hHhTgx5f9WMRhOZ20ixjReK7jwGcp-AF0VqbZZGcvURb8vsQvPqR3A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmjstmiCjR01muu4SEpYqn4Wjca5hZ5vUPLwrXyIoSr5laSZg4O7LL-ctXxIi1s0maT0THIVINGuoURcfb_pBPBPX2u4CEm8l4X1YLCrZ7efKVMT7MkTVVjusXnwXuy6n60QQ8hHhTgx5f9WMRhOZ20ixjReK7jwGcp-AF0VqbZZGcvURb8vsQvPqR3A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love this little beach town! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcaRoV4Wtnz00Xq87V3jkrRX6kDxxIXVgg0Aa5CBSYN7rDMk_OkEJA1EGd7hwgMEUx_rAmzngD1OvNAL-KBaBUr5_Gq9Lj7ETBaw5yKulaNgs-y4pGOeirEEVGJ1_msqYl4HmgGEDmJJ7vm5-umOigDSsEfxTInDQmY-ZVpFvA__dKMd6IhzqC1Tob1g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcaRoV4Wtnz00Xq87V3jkrRX6kDxxIXVgg0Aa5CBSYN7rDMk_OkEJA1EGd7hwgMEUx_rAmzngD1OvNAL-KBaBUr5_Gq9Lj7ETBaw5yKulaNgs-y4pGOeirEEVGJ1_msqYl4HmgGEDmJJ7vm5-umOigDSsEfxTInDQmY-ZVpFvA__dKMd6IhzqC1Tob1g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella got quite the haul! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEHtlWHuVChOWc1arGP6TTxRhycjeqjjUkaTQWXD4D3DpjOKYYg_6MHhu2fYR-u_qvtVM6yo0G55nTH6vMs7EVzp53uQugTtriX81LvE-GNcyBJktE-M6iV-Nb6AgVsY3Se8YGPzS9ZopHKO8hMEMSwzcyFcE2IgngHjV1ml8j4NMtxSomJhj7hU3qsQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEHtlWHuVChOWc1arGP6TTxRhycjeqjjUkaTQWXD4D3DpjOKYYg_6MHhu2fYR-u_qvtVM6yo0G55nTH6vMs7EVzp53uQugTtriX81LvE-GNcyBJktE-M6iV-Nb6AgVsY3Se8YGPzS9ZopHKO8hMEMSwzcyFcE2IgngHjV1ml8j4NMtxSomJhj7hU3qsQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI7qKRRlwrHUp6djDthD_RyWtoa47R5RNQFzdXAEvpNiEHfT4EjE-vM4VohxLNgREd5iW1drN8XIkbCUM-nzmDKUOE-ESBTH76qy9FyNonl-T5Kx_hrjPlc7PtoxDtm8C-1wls_RAqpSpwHYIcmjMJIi1h3SnpO1bNgteDKam70aD6p-f1pHVwGwr9bw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI7qKRRlwrHUp6djDthD_RyWtoa47R5RNQFzdXAEvpNiEHfT4EjE-vM4VohxLNgREd5iW1drN8XIkbCUM-nzmDKUOE-ESBTH76qy9FyNonl-T5Kx_hrjPlc7PtoxDtm8C-1wls_RAqpSpwHYIcmjMJIi1h3SnpO1bNgteDKam70aD6p-f1pHVwGwr9bw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And at home... Mia was busy doing pumpkin things. Sitting and looking cute! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our plan was to have both girls go trick-or-treating on our street together. Michael was going to wear Mia in the carrier and I was going to take Ella door to door. Well, it ended up being a bit colder than I expected and our pizza for dinner was going to take longer than expected too. So Michael dealt with Mia and dinner while I got Ella ready and took her out. Divide and conquer is our style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCEMnwxoiYo06AvJ_j2ZJtXO5xFAEsCpMsp9G98MjKIEe2OIPHMEQYu7EU43ZoJOsgdfrYbaT93csdAaz0DrcKJ4wtTqn_d8U5SQMzm7lnjW9gkJl-cJP8iQPtZmmfd6ljqMed8KZhauz--cM4Bwyn4yejmV8cs-SrWJEfs5Yyh0jejsn7zKcIMxiGhA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCEMnwxoiYo06AvJ_j2ZJtXO5xFAEsCpMsp9G98MjKIEe2OIPHMEQYu7EU43ZoJOsgdfrYbaT93csdAaz0DrcKJ4wtTqn_d8U5SQMzm7lnjW9gkJl-cJP8iQPtZmmfd6ljqMed8KZhauz--cM4Bwyn4yejmV8cs-SrWJEfs5Yyh0jejsn7zKcIMxiGhA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella loved all the spooky decorations. This was one of my favorite houses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixb-MUZtdyNOvwskI81uF04QNXNMKEaiBVopnSLl8JS3iI3-FW8BaGPd9ffLPpWj8lnR-ZEiOTcRApv7YPKymLviLUp9lAxFk0rGeliovrFVoSwKKJV70KBzn4eI1cdb2t4NGGOhFw9ZHmIXdeNlAN9GuZfgYwF_RHL-rBK8evn_A8geI6Do8Vd8aXiA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixb-MUZtdyNOvwskI81uF04QNXNMKEaiBVopnSLl8JS3iI3-FW8BaGPd9ffLPpWj8lnR-ZEiOTcRApv7YPKymLviLUp9lAxFk0rGeliovrFVoSwKKJV70KBzn4eI1cdb2t4NGGOhFw9ZHmIXdeNlAN9GuZfgYwF_RHL-rBK8evn_A8geI6Do8Vd8aXiA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella got comfortable knocking and saying 'trick or treat' which was sooo cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju-ovly9RqZ5chT25iAnP-ik0uNLjLPGyGONYQc6q7dxMMqrJtccxj8zxi4CHOGR-qHLQCmNG8otI_NR0UpmAaOFPyGXDYSsJtjdk6xSdvAnqKlmcnlwiH_kgiQGCtY7tT8bDGZ_FV_g7RJoqTiJum4CDNnCqhbU8zih0ECfjhQJSBzakq4MCaIcf7HA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju-ovly9RqZ5chT25iAnP-ik0uNLjLPGyGONYQc6q7dxMMqrJtccxj8zxi4CHOGR-qHLQCmNG8otI_NR0UpmAaOFPyGXDYSsJtjdk6xSdvAnqKlmcnlwiH_kgiQGCtY7tT8bDGZ_FV_g7RJoqTiJum4CDNnCqhbU8zih0ECfjhQJSBzakq4MCaIcf7HA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />And she got some more goodies! Truth be told, she doesn't need any of this candy. But, I wanted her to experience the fun and joy that is Halloween. It was really more about the experience than the candy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBoQXIm6Nst0P6xKc-NFHuVA2n3VEcVEsNPb-vR3PoxIeTJ41wSkHrgdp3KYnYrkNyA6qxb4vYr9qhdj13qSJCbi55RFPCJwX1YsX0LSIqgeRYbv_LDm6hwoqNdG8J8Dq3Tqu2mdSPLSRR--YVEmecklkTkyevfpZCtukAco0l8bhAySG0wUEuMJSMWg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBoQXIm6Nst0P6xKc-NFHuVA2n3VEcVEsNPb-vR3PoxIeTJ41wSkHrgdp3KYnYrkNyA6qxb4vYr9qhdj13qSJCbi55RFPCJwX1YsX0LSIqgeRYbv_LDm6hwoqNdG8J8Dq3Tqu2mdSPLSRR--YVEmecklkTkyevfpZCtukAco0l8bhAySG0wUEuMJSMWg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She ended her night snacking on cucumbers and water... My girl! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the holidays so much, especially Halloween and Christmas. It's so fun getting to do the holidays with my girls and see the joy it brings them. I am already looking forward to Thanksgiving next! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hope you and your family had a happy Halloween as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo</span></div><br /> <p></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-63413860560547391932021-10-29T06:03:00.002-07:002021-10-29T06:03:42.267-07:00My Dad Came to Visit! (Part 1)<p style="text-align: center;"> My Dad came to visit with us for a couple of weeks, and it was so much fun to have him here! Ella was sooo happy to have her Grampie, and Mia was pretty darn happy too! It had been way too long since we have seen any of my Maine family. Fortunately my father is retired, so he can visit more easily than my other family members. We enjoyed having him here and miss him already. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are some pictures from his trip here!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIq1h7r_5yWrZxTK_6VA7o9trxa-FiFIB3qY28D5wztYu2NK5VTVMLBZsHi9YR9wpvlGqgx9qAeHOcsvj5U-OHvIKHsY3ZnrzqNnBedMusha5oM2_bQc1gbMtvULb47mRc6fdPGVS5cGLz/s2048/IMG_2991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIq1h7r_5yWrZxTK_6VA7o9trxa-FiFIB3qY28D5wztYu2NK5VTVMLBZsHi9YR9wpvlGqgx9qAeHOcsvj5U-OHvIKHsY3ZnrzqNnBedMusha5oM2_bQc1gbMtvULb47mRc6fdPGVS5cGLz/w480-h640/IMG_2991.JPG" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">On the very first morning he was here, we went to Main Street in Seal Beach to grab some breakfast, walk around and hit the beach after.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtXabmU4VGqC6qrxN2a-7knqqyOZXcbTBimnFdqKipBPBXoyUHR4UoTD5DhTE4ZoflkY-Ux7MvhX7iiItTSp1o9g2BVpORAcNmuNCDWpAbNU4qw7NGguv_8pFedmHSZDDehZZcnUQMoBp/s2048/IMG_2998+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtXabmU4VGqC6qrxN2a-7knqqyOZXcbTBimnFdqKipBPBXoyUHR4UoTD5DhTE4ZoflkY-Ux7MvhX7iiItTSp1o9g2BVpORAcNmuNCDWpAbNU4qw7NGguv_8pFedmHSZDDehZZcnUQMoBp/w640-h480/IMG_2998+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought Ella was going to be more shy, but she warmed up right away and it's like my Dad's lived with us her whole life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was thrilled to have her Grampie there to push her on the swing at the park. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeA9s9fEPskviirVhzSWzIpVGKFPAPtphxb8-hanm4l0H9eqwieWl0USPssVmjXUPPzQStllSeisxk9m7OeAxDoKkkmlhURqk1aX8TwLr-bc4ogZCjnDsEWFA8H0Fa5BUNCVqTXgyJyJA/s2048/IMG_3014+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeA9s9fEPskviirVhzSWzIpVGKFPAPtphxb8-hanm4l0H9eqwieWl0USPssVmjXUPPzQStllSeisxk9m7OeAxDoKkkmlhURqk1aX8TwLr-bc4ogZCjnDsEWFA8H0Fa5BUNCVqTXgyJyJA/w300-h400/IMG_3014+2.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwFWQKn4tQGZFCuR8ZU3fTYp7Kzgr3F8f0KksSINPOPjLz-ngtX5b8W2rercbPreLnVbRRzzovyskgwUhDpc2kweEvL-s3AULPa0ggs1fng1adew61cD6KBd1jiRYLVklPLg68jqV3jCl/s2048/IMG_3017+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, it was a beautiful day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While my Dad was here, we wanted to take him to one of Ella's favorite places! It's this massive park with a train ride, a small zoo and on this day they had a pumpkin patch. It was so much fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BS5Pl-_000fffBUibr9qmzvD1gaaRL2JYsCtMLQ6bpF2IB56XMnRo3fTyhXWwFzj902d3kAxHKGtW_Rp1Iu7IL1BjtJDgL4_CfFHWXFsCKMjaYib0RvUHry9Cw1bcg6ft5UAwSxEGdDg/s2048/IMG_3064.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BS5Pl-_000fffBUibr9qmzvD1gaaRL2JYsCtMLQ6bpF2IB56XMnRo3fTyhXWwFzj902d3kAxHKGtW_Rp1Iu7IL1BjtJDgL4_CfFHWXFsCKMjaYib0RvUHry9Cw1bcg6ft5UAwSxEGdDg/w480-h640/IMG_3064.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While waiting for the train, she grabbed her Grampie's hand... so sweet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBhFTZDsbjFSbaqx1r75E0NC4ZtW6j3CcYulvVjFDmiP6zvV4SMcbPfwUQAUszkxZgRpJep7PsUOKeCef7mHAKAC7YQIMEFRm0TgjoDd9mQtSvsUrfnMF1VqMS-MrT2Z3lSH_XZLacDw6/s2048/IMG_3068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBhFTZDsbjFSbaqx1r75E0NC4ZtW6j3CcYulvVjFDmiP6zvV4SMcbPfwUQAUszkxZgRpJep7PsUOKeCef7mHAKAC7YQIMEFRm0TgjoDd9mQtSvsUrfnMF1VqMS-MrT2Z3lSH_XZLacDw6/w480-h640/IMG_3068.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCy_ZshyMN_-wwfupDyy5S55PAtoKQ_ThEetcs-xRL4i0xia4RG4Gr8DRHtA0zbG0reAWVRXrTPR00EzJTHQTA43ZPY4yD5qTqmIRxfIrL3SmKpgilgYJFu2mjCY0z73AiES5vFCLdPH_/s2048/IMG_3072.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCy_ZshyMN_-wwfupDyy5S55PAtoKQ_ThEetcs-xRL4i0xia4RG4Gr8DRHtA0zbG0reAWVRXrTPR00EzJTHQTA43ZPY4yD5qTqmIRxfIrL3SmKpgilgYJFu2mjCY0z73AiES5vFCLdPH_/w480-h640/IMG_3072.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved all the pumpkins everywhere! Even in sunny southern California it felt a bit like Fall! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKyMFZpEV2FJ2XiwyEKDQa25RBgZ6vDdVWNV3SWHsN9Xw1FTLLp7t9Sp2C6eHxid5hcBXl7tVWlQi5X2z7N8zvaX94VtqwyhnJm9GCe6mDF1Kuf0HEAY9nzmzAcqMehSp3Z_FsNTQZ3vI/s2048/IMG_3078.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKyMFZpEV2FJ2XiwyEKDQa25RBgZ6vDdVWNV3SWHsN9Xw1FTLLp7t9Sp2C6eHxid5hcBXl7tVWlQi5X2z7N8zvaX94VtqwyhnJm9GCe6mDF1Kuf0HEAY9nzmzAcqMehSp3Z_FsNTQZ3vI/w300-h400/IMG_3078.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJmSogsHGIYAonCGE-POZwlcBW09GkJSBDYaDFV10d_nnEhqZN4olbEaTnnSbDh11R61ZJ52F1n5lN_SPra20CRikecZIuT2STk09782F_L0yQDTz1pV_CzyWv41gUCf7Z6s2Z5B_0Uwo/s2048/IMG_3079.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJmSogsHGIYAonCGE-POZwlcBW09GkJSBDYaDFV10d_nnEhqZN4olbEaTnnSbDh11R61ZJ52F1n5lN_SPra20CRikecZIuT2STk09782F_L0yQDTz1pV_CzyWv41gUCf7Z6s2Z5B_0Uwo/w300-h400/IMG_3079.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella had to show off her big muscles and climbed to the top of the haystack! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnqORRhzJHF4Zx89NlodiuS-i_xyVmLMx742eboMhPOpePkgTjBKBxmcOPc-pLxQa97Jskv5tI2g_C-QL_tOfNscLtWPKrbS400zANtkxmIc92Rlz1lhuPbaYHeyux4mdlT20vvxVMGSd/s2048/IMG_3084.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnqORRhzJHF4Zx89NlodiuS-i_xyVmLMx742eboMhPOpePkgTjBKBxmcOPc-pLxQa97Jskv5tI2g_C-QL_tOfNscLtWPKrbS400zANtkxmIc92Rlz1lhuPbaYHeyux4mdlT20vvxVMGSd/w640-h480/IMG_3084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One happy Grampie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSf3905q_FbvF5aBFoV-N4O9B35Be642Bn_4EmrIZhxqZenFvFbIt_xPjyTsA4oBrBUi2eEr4Z9g7ixLIaNEbyBdnQVut598eUrpm0FoNsRq_kCN960uFVXUFAuAyT8zc0jyWq5LHz8Kq8/s2048/IMG_3094+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSf3905q_FbvF5aBFoV-N4O9B35Be642Bn_4EmrIZhxqZenFvFbIt_xPjyTsA4oBrBUi2eEr4Z9g7ixLIaNEbyBdnQVut598eUrpm0FoNsRq_kCN960uFVXUFAuAyT8zc0jyWq5LHz8Kq8/w480-h640/IMG_3094+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rare pic of me and my girls. I'm always the one behind the camera. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2q5sSa6vEMLIceLddRbSrWThFKtuUyYr3bdqM7Dra9xGFsejWF74K_Hcj95IiS00vajRJg63IBd3Eee5PWrKcBfk5OEatgnV6qSdCV4eNTEk6cjaXOJtXUFEzswEmtwlywbM8GzvefcU/s2048/IMG_3097+3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2q5sSa6vEMLIceLddRbSrWThFKtuUyYr3bdqM7Dra9xGFsejWF74K_Hcj95IiS00vajRJg63IBd3Eee5PWrKcBfk5OEatgnV6qSdCV4eNTEk6cjaXOJtXUFEzswEmtwlywbM8GzvefcU/w480-h640/IMG_3097+3.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tKzDfz-E_MWLfKgjaLmS1NzBSnvksPGEc-vN5zPlMZFHn2OnLMe6uP8ywT18bT8C7OMrx04HUbUHN6Y4UdFH_QcxCWPXu2A8ZpbRcEPV6A5W0e5gPR2zdA-7AgAEo0FjabjEbvKvi7RE/s2048/IMG_3104.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tKzDfz-E_MWLfKgjaLmS1NzBSnvksPGEc-vN5zPlMZFHn2OnLMe6uP8ywT18bT8C7OMrx04HUbUHN6Y4UdFH_QcxCWPXu2A8ZpbRcEPV6A5W0e5gPR2zdA-7AgAEo0FjabjEbvKvi7RE/w480-h640/IMG_3104.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAo9Ga8kvfSWs_hW-l7RXhncQf-F-Xx5motEUnu0YpheFb9m5Qto7gi0hyQa0Mdd38RhzMbTaqcTnKzhnG-8LJrEpRtvzJqq5U_hPAxG8U7DmIq95cH7A2ZZE-39-NE9wh-UuqI7LpW0g/s2048/IMG_3112+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAo9Ga8kvfSWs_hW-l7RXhncQf-F-Xx5motEUnu0YpheFb9m5Qto7gi0hyQa0Mdd38RhzMbTaqcTnKzhnG-8LJrEpRtvzJqq5U_hPAxG8U7DmIq95cH7A2ZZE-39-NE9wh-UuqI7LpW0g/w480-h640/IMG_3112+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella had a blast, and yet wouldn't smile for a single picture! That stinker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBq8_DNClkbgt5awQ1qnheGGv9aZzMsvatFQLcMT9XUg3_jN-K7R90K-nnUkq4ijupHtZzZHgOFAa46m2gDaULrBz8VpfR5uHeFF8PKvMU6AI0PRQdsPw6i6s9veN1JdJCyDO0HV7IKrK/s2048/IMG_3114.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBq8_DNClkbgt5awQ1qnheGGv9aZzMsvatFQLcMT9XUg3_jN-K7R90K-nnUkq4ijupHtZzZHgOFAa46m2gDaULrBz8VpfR5uHeFF8PKvMU6AI0PRQdsPw6i6s9veN1JdJCyDO0HV7IKrK/w480-h640/IMG_3114.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pumpkin patch even had a little bounce house where they let children in one at a time to bounce around safely. Ella had a BLAST! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblOdPi15ENu3HT5i9Lq_eXr4lDBdKOoHDodmiuPTEwyJRrx7X3jLLWx4W7-2GtQXHvWTvMDMEof_CPtkD0oavOFA3G-0Sm1XiA4IVK43Jzupu4a5Oo1yIec1QduFFbjV7MsWFaOdzvklB/s2048/IMG_3119.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblOdPi15ENu3HT5i9Lq_eXr4lDBdKOoHDodmiuPTEwyJRrx7X3jLLWx4W7-2GtQXHvWTvMDMEof_CPtkD0oavOFA3G-0Sm1XiA4IVK43Jzupu4a5Oo1yIec1QduFFbjV7MsWFaOdzvklB/w480-h640/IMG_3119.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(okay, she smiled for ONE pictures!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVY01pv6SnKZvWpdxz7M2cImXQgvzJtJHuzOhbi4KSqz9a_pitptX8h_yTHE_NVxsK50JYF8sMzQu13U9_TIw3n0-KmSrLDQ6dCPCFpngNVIcdaWrSCL_LdnJpI2KL3ajdZayM2i50XPRq/s2048/IMG_3136.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVY01pv6SnKZvWpdxz7M2cImXQgvzJtJHuzOhbi4KSqz9a_pitptX8h_yTHE_NVxsK50JYF8sMzQu13U9_TIw3n0-KmSrLDQ6dCPCFpngNVIcdaWrSCL_LdnJpI2KL3ajdZayM2i50XPRq/w480-h640/IMG_3136.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia couldn't hang. She was such a trooper for the whole day and napped as she needed in her stroller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the pumpkin patch we headed to the zoo, which is inside the park.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapRAUVsSakzbExKnci79tEFtRs0048gdzlMlfWIAA0SeBikRt0UvBDLSjfrN86ApV2tQZC-b53Vpb7dFwxbzYnylkjlbT_SNrS0-55zUWTLV6tYOl1FzVTG2DWtGd9BwkINxu6y293XH0/s2048/IMG_3137+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapRAUVsSakzbExKnci79tEFtRs0048gdzlMlfWIAA0SeBikRt0UvBDLSjfrN86ApV2tQZC-b53Vpb7dFwxbzYnylkjlbT_SNrS0-55zUWTLV6tYOl1FzVTG2DWtGd9BwkINxu6y293XH0/w640-h480/IMG_3137+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a fun little zoo and only 2$ to get in ... you really can't beat that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After we left the park, we headed to Michael's office to meet up with him, and we all went to get Greek food together after.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4klnt568dKaZZmH4a5xik7dJB_iAmP-KptbznEfv4Gbgl6EWOG7LbE5U-987SBG788UH7yTwljEv_cXyWhjgEEdjtRkPmLBDrCynHxf2p6mzEfHxaPztFopNlTYVFMmtoKvw6FzwxosLt/s2048/IMG_3140.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4klnt568dKaZZmH4a5xik7dJB_iAmP-KptbznEfv4Gbgl6EWOG7LbE5U-987SBG788UH7yTwljEv_cXyWhjgEEdjtRkPmLBDrCynHxf2p6mzEfHxaPztFopNlTYVFMmtoKvw6FzwxosLt/w480-h640/IMG_3140.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella enjoyed the water fountain at the restaurant more than the food. It was such a good day overall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this day we let Ella sort of dictate what we were going to do. She requested breakfast and the mall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADh9SN_V293jYXzfVvdj3ji1YUfalUtlQunaKU7_w0pxN6eZJUEsNYSyIO78uAbAlCmR3Mk70uQGuBrWavGr6eIfNbYHQVAnOYI-m0eal6HK6nMFPUVum-lRs5q3KOE48KlL255ddvJsk/s2048/IMG_3150.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADh9SN_V293jYXzfVvdj3ji1YUfalUtlQunaKU7_w0pxN6eZJUEsNYSyIO78uAbAlCmR3Mk70uQGuBrWavGr6eIfNbYHQVAnOYI-m0eal6HK6nMFPUVum-lRs5q3KOE48KlL255ddvJsk/w300-h400/IMG_3150.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7qgKixPJb9nBc8_iPDMLC6wUD3IVf53TRJ9JGz7_lCUxY_pTfOqOjzHfj4MgxZgzsiTURBmU1X7ck-aBuZoCB1uDD2g5Cdhtr4DdZhC7XF0fcnfMBGg2lAtIyRrAE9Lbjswvpuooc_o2/s2048/IMG_4745.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7qgKixPJb9nBc8_iPDMLC6wUD3IVf53TRJ9JGz7_lCUxY_pTfOqOjzHfj4MgxZgzsiTURBmU1X7ck-aBuZoCB1uDD2g5Cdhtr4DdZhC7XF0fcnfMBGg2lAtIyRrAE9Lbjswvpuooc_o2/w300-h400/IMG_4745.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Breakfast to start. And a yummy bloody mary for me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-5uPWhzS0bMxTg7H3UnZucmZMV6tA9UOOX466EGy8N8jybcESTTs5j-VSYBqcIsuVeVUBicnSMvDpDrhvJcqkROQ_WqHcBkhOd3EQOPfTiaJQRp3Prsv8iEEnLgCbqV2BC2Eigh05Lwf/s2048/IMG_3165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-5uPWhzS0bMxTg7H3UnZucmZMV6tA9UOOX466EGy8N8jybcESTTs5j-VSYBqcIsuVeVUBicnSMvDpDrhvJcqkROQ_WqHcBkhOd3EQOPfTiaJQRp3Prsv8iEEnLgCbqV2BC2Eigh05Lwf/w480-h640/IMG_3165.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was READY for the mall. She lives for the mall! HAHA! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ezFFEDPLT3stlsxlbjjqlbPL1BToz41pv2OWZKmcxmuqJ7Mz3bRJwqxYC30RFYIXkGNjiKcbfTcPnGIQdmRbD9TlKwUQyvnizSj1VXhjACjdAqrAEwSSxziMDoL9fF_uZE4E4l6Ghjdn/s2048/IMG_3171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ezFFEDPLT3stlsxlbjjqlbPL1BToz41pv2OWZKmcxmuqJ7Mz3bRJwqxYC30RFYIXkGNjiKcbfTcPnGIQdmRbD9TlKwUQyvnizSj1VXhjACjdAqrAEwSSxziMDoL9fF_uZE4E4l6Ghjdn/w480-h640/IMG_3171.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She rode the carousel and a few other rides while she was there. I took off her mask for the pic! We rarely actually go into a store. Ella just likes to ride the escalators over and over, and finds the little mall rides to be the greatest thing ever. It's really cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later that night we went somewhere I had never been before, but have always wanted to try.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvZjgGRpuMnsLnzwxotoQ2bPtTvmnhGaKbi6K7yMjH4OOqxfckYaBUBVvpLpBnDJCNqiq01yR4U8oHRujxx_5RN0r5D2GZHBq68p4cjMZerxXMqbCR2lv8xtU4lK1VKoAskL5rKGydxu2/s2048/IMG_3209.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvZjgGRpuMnsLnzwxotoQ2bPtTvmnhGaKbi6K7yMjH4OOqxfckYaBUBVvpLpBnDJCNqiq01yR4U8oHRujxx_5RN0r5D2GZHBq68p4cjMZerxXMqbCR2lv8xtU4lK1VKoAskL5rKGydxu2/w480-h640/IMG_3209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pirates Dinner Adventure! You eat dinner and enjoy a show at the same time. We had been to medieval times, which is right next door, but I was always curious about the pirates show too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69qOlFt4DGosBajswmSAlhW5djjt9p32CmmNZWMYAdXy-BE6TbHrXmPr71HEK6I4M5-F2IBxWyoCfrTKBS0Eo5KCPnQBIOACUeIiA_iagtu01jNu1pQH-gOlciefNt-B_uWt6SMO0ZRyK/s2048/IMG_3211.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69qOlFt4DGosBajswmSAlhW5djjt9p32CmmNZWMYAdXy-BE6TbHrXmPr71HEK6I4M5-F2IBxWyoCfrTKBS0Eo5KCPnQBIOACUeIiA_iagtu01jNu1pQH-gOlciefNt-B_uWt6SMO0ZRyK/w480-h640/IMG_3211.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was SO excited. Luckily, they separate you by families, so you aren't sitting next to others while you are eating.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLTAcpcoibcN-g3w0Vp7vAdIZLO_5WLeAQCX0NJcuhpHQzRChcn4Rid6cBu-4r3rbe53vWLfOhW056S6xkvI45-c0ccKPpClE4O6vHi-IPXzino1maCD7hEuipBJoUN8vZDNBN4Hr-HJi/s2048/IMG_3219.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLTAcpcoibcN-g3w0Vp7vAdIZLO_5WLeAQCX0NJcuhpHQzRChcn4Rid6cBu-4r3rbe53vWLfOhW056S6xkvI45-c0ccKPpClE4O6vHi-IPXzino1maCD7hEuipBJoUN8vZDNBN4Hr-HJi/w480-h640/IMG_3219.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella had her purple flag waving, and loved cheering along!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iURl_SDnT0JISpi0YeKtc30XSbU7YVgZHX8X4psFvpSQdUjdfM5hZWnxXuOYUWlYGUDBlkIEDAE7wn5wUvqq72U-fSfqc-woXGolGS8qVsrOrQuw3PrjSaCs8BtVjQDppVISK74YhAeQ/s2048/IMG_3224.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iURl_SDnT0JISpi0YeKtc30XSbU7YVgZHX8X4psFvpSQdUjdfM5hZWnxXuOYUWlYGUDBlkIEDAE7wn5wUvqq72U-fSfqc-woXGolGS8qVsrOrQuw3PrjSaCs8BtVjQDppVISK74YhAeQ/w640-h480/IMG_3224.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27dlS-mawmN0why53e-oX7C3FFOAVh98ssn5ozAyRKPOtk7VDKWKbPW0viShRqKz1iptwXtRB4m66s4wwq1tZDmDPQJZU4u9nzHowhIbQ7y48ZzM_iwQAX8erRDSWQI6sLhRRgDiqi3xj/s2048/IMG_3229+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27dlS-mawmN0why53e-oX7C3FFOAVh98ssn5ozAyRKPOtk7VDKWKbPW0viShRqKz1iptwXtRB4m66s4wwq1tZDmDPQJZU4u9nzHowhIbQ7y48ZzM_iwQAX8erRDSWQI6sLhRRgDiqi3xj/w640-h480/IMG_3229+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She handled the show so well, considering how loud and dark it was. It was definitely more for the kids, but it was still fun and I am glad we went.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm going to do a second post to finish up his trip, and I will hopefully have that together next week. Thanks for reading!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley xoxo</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-10977038889913576832021-10-25T07:09:00.009-07:002021-11-01T06:11:41.762-07:00Life Lately <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEil2b1-V6Vjw1z_yMxqqSiV1QJfyPsqYrDWY5Yxyq4XMS6uFweqYzvAz95hTDPN6_fc-DxAOeu65L6VkWrURH8w6fxBxJyUj27hoBGszdWqQh8djOWshOa6SMxu9vohKi9TqmopsHkB8V0lkiPqgKKZ8y_PhJSWaMrX6rk723ksUu8WAxXcUHDNCIO20g=s1472" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEil2b1-V6Vjw1z_yMxqqSiV1QJfyPsqYrDWY5Yxyq4XMS6uFweqYzvAz95hTDPN6_fc-DxAOeu65L6VkWrURH8w6fxBxJyUj27hoBGszdWqQh8djOWshOa6SMxu9vohKi9TqmopsHkB8V0lkiPqgKKZ8y_PhJSWaMrX6rk723ksUu8WAxXcUHDNCIO20g=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little photo dump from the last month or so... we've been busy having fun!</div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took our cuties to the pumpkin patch! It was FREEZING and we were super underdressed. Michael and I had jackets in the car, but of course nothing for the girls. We wrapped them up in our jackets for the hayride, and got out of there as quickly as possible. #fail </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Us-8CHiffxLVrSzw8efJF2UHQPcTMvojjtoK0ZBld8CcI1SDe-vmA9_qN26SJ0fqlb__RG0UpT3Qe6Db_kWV3xNBC5n50HMSabN0_N0TB3nzrlHeKqEWeJguTa78FRgzC3LYFAIYBhIY6RUN8GihGIvI5usVqxQoynQZLQL3q5cW-3HxmfxvEnDt9A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Us-8CHiffxLVrSzw8efJF2UHQPcTMvojjtoK0ZBld8CcI1SDe-vmA9_qN26SJ0fqlb__RG0UpT3Qe6Db_kWV3xNBC5n50HMSabN0_N0TB3nzrlHeKqEWeJguTa78FRgzC3LYFAIYBhIY6RUN8GihGIvI5usVqxQoynQZLQL3q5cW-3HxmfxvEnDt9A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heading to the pumpkin patch! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSMkRjVbh5eed3f9j4mc8ZZPEj0IpUlX0Worh6SmHNkzhe6eNqMMGo4oEdDHfBuqZ4H6rrk9xadBEx2XV8__G76FXd5kaeZZ8X9p-pS1w-fXDfDBfBOxKSAx6SadBN_1SfTkYq8sZ3Ldu_XrzeCU4lD61_ewS8_5rSDMS1sCYA0tCDspXiUNk7ylLuqA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSMkRjVbh5eed3f9j4mc8ZZPEj0IpUlX0Worh6SmHNkzhe6eNqMMGo4oEdDHfBuqZ4H6rrk9xadBEx2XV8__G76FXd5kaeZZ8X9p-pS1w-fXDfDBfBOxKSAx6SadBN_1SfTkYq8sZ3Ldu_XrzeCU4lD61_ewS8_5rSDMS1sCYA0tCDspXiUNk7ylLuqA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUchuMI_lPQL0Ch5bCLdjRfAIIPtwijrxC-b3zs6c97TadTXstlmd8WDhT4R9Rzr6tTsevODFugBdPaxv55gcbVipUhpfX5xEoCsNXOgDizv61JJNGl3WaNIuS_ypRUqlm9RP4tma46beTWryGr2gbAi93epLuYoIM4mTogoIMWodjDtLfGYLL3ZKEgA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUchuMI_lPQL0Ch5bCLdjRfAIIPtwijrxC-b3zs6c97TadTXstlmd8WDhT4R9Rzr6tTsevODFugBdPaxv55gcbVipUhpfX5xEoCsNXOgDizv61JJNGl3WaNIuS_ypRUqlm9RP4tma46beTWryGr2gbAi93epLuYoIM4mTogoIMWodjDtLfGYLL3ZKEgA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia and Ella wore their matching pumpkin hats, and I can hardly handle the cuteness!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgRSGr7wUXR3R8tw1X3W1noCCu6TUCaP63Yg8bLvrr1DhWCjgcHESiijvFW97ayIiwVZ_B1NKW8qbmg21aWSdmGRF3npE2WuNlYqMYzu4bis-0czHChOUO6MVa-ECc2gQ4rM7PlD0GUd0NTHvI1PcWJY6X3EUsjufsh2EboAgJfUQH7B4QanaRFYNwng=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgRSGr7wUXR3R8tw1X3W1noCCu6TUCaP63Yg8bLvrr1DhWCjgcHESiijvFW97ayIiwVZ_B1NKW8qbmg21aWSdmGRF3npE2WuNlYqMYzu4bis-0czHChOUO6MVa-ECc2gQ4rM7PlD0GUd0NTHvI1PcWJY6X3EUsjufsh2EboAgJfUQH7B4QanaRFYNwng=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little family pic on the hayride. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiavE2keLoP6ncODANGfaNq9AUiTR636FVMlzj_Q5T4rk5q6H6poetDLrgo0Ea8MHgaKaxMUvNzyKQ2bSAKwgXSqsACcQ2-FxgdqgmzisyHZpOLTlpjja2MratJXudpdC0S3D3zhPACQCirblA4KyeRuS7Bx2Mbj-0ltovrQN578iXJFGU3dEVEsBQ3Ww=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiavE2keLoP6ncODANGfaNq9AUiTR636FVMlzj_Q5T4rk5q6H6poetDLrgo0Ea8MHgaKaxMUvNzyKQ2bSAKwgXSqsACcQ2-FxgdqgmzisyHZpOLTlpjja2MratJXudpdC0S3D3zhPACQCirblA4KyeRuS7Bx2Mbj-0ltovrQN578iXJFGU3dEVEsBQ3Ww=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cute, but freezing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8BEgNVpBpU0beffAxOPp7tcunwYcv3VrKnF20s-k5gyAE1k5RwdAxgMcc05aDXSzTF7ZJqCViXEI5N6_-S1oRRZKt4j6Gf_L5-0p9XVMLeVN4aaG7I8DVM4Tg9qEkbkaC1p7_5hnUShIvi6Hinlug1qwusBeV0UK_RzEot_6V5VY3uDWoOfq_D-FnoA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8BEgNVpBpU0beffAxOPp7tcunwYcv3VrKnF20s-k5gyAE1k5RwdAxgMcc05aDXSzTF7ZJqCViXEI5N6_-S1oRRZKt4j6Gf_L5-0p9XVMLeVN4aaG7I8DVM4Tg9qEkbkaC1p7_5hnUShIvi6Hinlug1qwusBeV0UK_RzEot_6V5VY3uDWoOfq_D-FnoA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the hayride, Michael took Mia to the car to blast the heat. I took Ella to walk around the patch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc-8IKnfrXA1Pp8-Dx63CO-_TAimCRNKrAC0hM98nmsTOUHWZXALyDQseXhmZjtGP3QaaLPS-FN1MSlaHjDZJReIzjzse4M-kfcR1xRxGZs4WjKq1d0SG21wu4MrYIP28DUKtMt6bpOPweKfuaWDk3XPpuX9kSsLoEiYQZ5OPcNY3kMFFtWTllG7sYwA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc-8IKnfrXA1Pp8-Dx63CO-_TAimCRNKrAC0hM98nmsTOUHWZXALyDQseXhmZjtGP3QaaLPS-FN1MSlaHjDZJReIzjzse4M-kfcR1xRxGZs4WjKq1d0SG21wu4MrYIP28DUKtMt6bpOPweKfuaWDk3XPpuX9kSsLoEiYQZ5OPcNY3kMFFtWTllG7sYwA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We found our way through the hay maze.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-p-q9o6OhqNePwgQM1Zfw0HvtLcxNT1cM4AEDBu5jkP_DPG2f5dzWc4Md3CWVfkMC7QEyZhHGQMkbzcfqlBJbQXU38n1Groa4Z8a-1v3CHYITF9wHX3VmqY8saM2-2uuRDr8Yxsp3y6wNQCmJ7XT1gAE0DKdLuijJp5swjDLoRzSftgMNsw-TJdg3hQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-p-q9o6OhqNePwgQM1Zfw0HvtLcxNT1cM4AEDBu5jkP_DPG2f5dzWc4Md3CWVfkMC7QEyZhHGQMkbzcfqlBJbQXU38n1Groa4Z8a-1v3CHYITF9wHX3VmqY8saM2-2uuRDr8Yxsp3y6wNQCmJ7XT1gAE0DKdLuijJp5swjDLoRzSftgMNsw-TJdg3hQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella won a little kitty prize during ring toss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg6DsiE_y07JtjbRCl_shcLJkY-kxuk8hCaiGInaU5Az02FN5BpNGp0s5k6HCWmbRclrqkfcu7SeP25xZrLwTSGCwZszrHP5OUSMCTkQLXJl6tIr3F94ZuGYrSppZmbZhV_wZcPMmueQlYgxWqmrDksW7GZBfLHi0974bWlHdA--9U4wc6Ktsuvy2zSA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg6DsiE_y07JtjbRCl_shcLJkY-kxuk8hCaiGInaU5Az02FN5BpNGp0s5k6HCWmbRclrqkfcu7SeP25xZrLwTSGCwZszrHP5OUSMCTkQLXJl6tIr3F94ZuGYrSppZmbZhV_wZcPMmueQlYgxWqmrDksW7GZBfLHi0974bWlHdA--9U4wc6Ktsuvy2zSA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was so annoyed that I made her ride this horse. HAHA! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm1szrqxZbsMC0RCT-WrQMw7tsEhDK7B3BOi3neVJ_nst2m8WZn60k__DqT_CiluT0JG21eqRfsZ2xBE10BlNGI0WYTVEaxx8pTTsT3HVLxYlQ7L9wanfh7xui_N4SBvE5ZK5W8jHzP8CLcwOkmEup1PdDnL4n8RKgsvXHCUMVC8woJf7Eo3X3a6byDQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm1szrqxZbsMC0RCT-WrQMw7tsEhDK7B3BOi3neVJ_nst2m8WZn60k__DqT_CiluT0JG21eqRfsZ2xBE10BlNGI0WYTVEaxx8pTTsT3HVLxYlQ7L9wanfh7xui_N4SBvE5ZK5W8jHzP8CLcwOkmEup1PdDnL4n8RKgsvXHCUMVC8woJf7Eo3X3a6byDQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sweet girl had fun. Mia had no idea what was going on... haha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">We done some fun Fall things...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8vM5IGRK-jekKdU_3cgX9fIwh67izk6bDlwqhylR-68dh_5GrwR-HoLsEOmIuBnif4HIOj_ZPh4HfQLcihNA1weSQ8NFBwQ90pLCKwGylx_weEZsD8eCSI23GHBGJC9wv5uPvPIfLXdJDotdUi0pzaUAaxBVVUTPkOqzccob-V5KHo9SNPtt8vOby5Q=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8vM5IGRK-jekKdU_3cgX9fIwh67izk6bDlwqhylR-68dh_5GrwR-HoLsEOmIuBnif4HIOj_ZPh4HfQLcihNA1weSQ8NFBwQ90pLCKwGylx_weEZsD8eCSI23GHBGJC9wv5uPvPIfLXdJDotdUi0pzaUAaxBVVUTPkOqzccob-V5KHo9SNPtt8vOby5Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorating pumpkins. I love decorating, not carving. It's such a yucky mess and I am terrible at carving pumpkins. I don't think we'll do any carving this season. I know Ella's school is going to let them explore the insides of pumpkins at some point, so I don't think we need to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb88PO3fTibYHTsfzi4azPAEUDbce9wkUOTmT_Wl4QQCdFc2lwdHTp3NWtr4mEbxLmnMykwMCY9JcC1vs1CI4PZJD9PAUWRSKsHY5L4HvkiQztYsJ5iMg7Ncc6t53jz4GnYZsGxFo9LXIGtXcFdmur-zl9lqUuk4sbrLaNJVyWh3T-qhwnpGYpwQFJyg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb88PO3fTibYHTsfzi4azPAEUDbce9wkUOTmT_Wl4QQCdFc2lwdHTp3NWtr4mEbxLmnMykwMCY9JcC1vs1CI4PZJD9PAUWRSKsHY5L4HvkiQztYsJ5iMg7Ncc6t53jz4GnYZsGxFo9LXIGtXcFdmur-zl9lqUuk4sbrLaNJVyWh3T-qhwnpGYpwQFJyg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did some cookie decorating! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3dNpzZ8u6prhTfkmqqbjwQXZ3CXz-WTHGtejCSFAkri-vFiktOOjxBHBoCm5dgsCyojxifp0SyIDmA__AkXYKWTCPjvqKoQylvJlKAhCHFtTwUhbDvfDcp_RDcuDQ49qZJz3njFbPpiYGj93NZWZCe50jt8HRTUhsGmKtlzSRINxzwB0ZdZWEKa_KXg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3dNpzZ8u6prhTfkmqqbjwQXZ3CXz-WTHGtejCSFAkri-vFiktOOjxBHBoCm5dgsCyojxifp0SyIDmA__AkXYKWTCPjvqKoQylvJlKAhCHFtTwUhbDvfDcp_RDcuDQ49qZJz3njFbPpiYGj93NZWZCe50jt8HRTUhsGmKtlzSRINxzwB0ZdZWEKa_KXg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella's creations! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXfC9G04ymcszH4sT-nJzxFA7XKpSs8S6gj1C7r1b1z_LWhcWSLnMgIgB5JBhBSKEbJdtYaq9WdHSLBQPJM3S5ZSCZGWqf6jb2mAT2qpikPpie_ZQKjMnildNMIW7--DdzCGR5ObEjOEmKoAr8abv4RUBELgTyHVVpHSAX7Pu6Beh61fBWLcPchvrjUw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXfC9G04ymcszH4sT-nJzxFA7XKpSs8S6gj1C7r1b1z_LWhcWSLnMgIgB5JBhBSKEbJdtYaq9WdHSLBQPJM3S5ZSCZGWqf6jb2mAT2qpikPpie_ZQKjMnildNMIW7--DdzCGR5ObEjOEmKoAr8abv4RUBELgTyHVVpHSAX7Pu6Beh61fBWLcPchvrjUw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella's wardrobe got a little Fall update as well... We only display a few outfits to prevent fits when she is selecting her choice for the day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's some pics of Mia girly!!!! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglrvATg4mSThOdv9jpSmuvbuUOL0yhbl4eJXT-xo9VLqcKbFraeJzZtjtg7wGJtzIxsu-w1AuOy6VVqLKc-ac7YuTLV29cMvANo6ODiqiEaneirpUxGa9GnJ_pVCBgZE4vhkff2MNRE47e1vs_WGGAd48gCLpK4DWqaW_TLHaqG2mnZNpHFMIDqkjGKQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglrvATg4mSThOdv9jpSmuvbuUOL0yhbl4eJXT-xo9VLqcKbFraeJzZtjtg7wGJtzIxsu-w1AuOy6VVqLKc-ac7YuTLV29cMvANo6ODiqiEaneirpUxGa9GnJ_pVCBgZE4vhkff2MNRE47e1vs_WGGAd48gCLpK4DWqaW_TLHaqG2mnZNpHFMIDqkjGKQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia is just as cute as ever. She loves a good bath! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4fkiQngj-agP_xHsqwozgpuYMq-tnz-6TUOusZ-qxTuCbfjOjUcp2Afr5ujmlKsqMRPdIHv_ybTbeW0cb1OLtIFxs-KKSZdP7LzEbcl_1R6t0fOTZK-Q8IbwsB5lXxorugotbkgKpfRP9CBofWOr-CevV6rIHbVyvQxaXBTqLOpQ7xADjU-Lp1JO2CA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4fkiQngj-agP_xHsqwozgpuYMq-tnz-6TUOusZ-qxTuCbfjOjUcp2Afr5ujmlKsqMRPdIHv_ybTbeW0cb1OLtIFxs-KKSZdP7LzEbcl_1R6t0fOTZK-Q8IbwsB5lXxorugotbkgKpfRP9CBofWOr-CevV6rIHbVyvQxaXBTqLOpQ7xADjU-Lp1JO2CA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And she absolutely loves going on the swings with her sister! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfJD_2fQOwwX1akmvjOuLnUmxoU8aomiB7rLeOiyEyEufugQvAuSl_eAAJ4crYLDQ-d4bcV6TKYVAXvv7gtaVH0Lt3xqnCKF5z1-bAanLidonndTxqRrnboI7g7aybQ6BTPBqWyHP4tJtFXDV9cf_-a39BK9ZdB76H868rdmWDuooQq942I0DdB7YB2A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfJD_2fQOwwX1akmvjOuLnUmxoU8aomiB7rLeOiyEyEufugQvAuSl_eAAJ4crYLDQ-d4bcV6TKYVAXvv7gtaVH0Lt3xqnCKF5z1-bAanLidonndTxqRrnboI7g7aybQ6BTPBqWyHP4tJtFXDV9cf_-a39BK9ZdB76H868rdmWDuooQq942I0DdB7YB2A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tummy time is a favorite of hers... This is sooo the opposite of Ella. Ella hated being on her tummy. Mia cannot stay on her back. She just loves tummy time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilnVF6qQeXimttE4KKExn-9qgMEXapFENKwlLb5i8Zb0pe0xj5GKzsLuRJYp9qh4yXBCpfDepBRBMIhtAjQzbLQZIBiX4hIxFjA2pCdWejcYz7l-04Ce6RSW8QR8R2JA77HsZfSAPz7Rqun7gorMVmLaBTmzhKI_g9tyob5Q-fDuddxiiAqGKdy9iOSA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilnVF6qQeXimttE4KKExn-9qgMEXapFENKwlLb5i8Zb0pe0xj5GKzsLuRJYp9qh4yXBCpfDepBRBMIhtAjQzbLQZIBiX4hIxFjA2pCdWejcYz7l-04Ce6RSW8QR8R2JA77HsZfSAPz7Rqun7gorMVmLaBTmzhKI_g9tyob5Q-fDuddxiiAqGKdy9iOSA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doesn't she have the sweetest face? I just love her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNoczAG50xklI-B-ZMFWWxR6VgEJwgYYHcK-kAV9IQL2z-5t5JRep4Pw36nqcnaM3WnDLETZp7NY5aYmywtJq5oZ9SQNxCT2Jdl5NgBh4Pk_JQfXuU8j-CYIZSUykV95ibSAGSZWX4hTG9pjtux5MfoOj1rNjJkfIbrgR8GdsmSsGxKi0G2xpkCIyEJQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNoczAG50xklI-B-ZMFWWxR6VgEJwgYYHcK-kAV9IQL2z-5t5JRep4Pw36nqcnaM3WnDLETZp7NY5aYmywtJq5oZ9SQNxCT2Jdl5NgBh4Pk_JQfXuU8j-CYIZSUykV95ibSAGSZWX4hTG9pjtux5MfoOj1rNjJkfIbrgR8GdsmSsGxKi0G2xpkCIyEJQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />She's been loving our Fall books! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAW4XFlbMVxQmvaG0cVc2voAWwv81XSW7KykivYHjZGBXUwiqMGIH99WvHvKObiBA_NCl_S4uZMzqejbxDnisA2BrrZ3gonH98aTp3-kSxM-3b_0uDH0lBTAUtollS_sfZsSXyGXVCky5rNyHx8S_ctUIqrxiqnslUydK4GfyGT-kn6V4OC5C7LdlbFg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAW4XFlbMVxQmvaG0cVc2voAWwv81XSW7KykivYHjZGBXUwiqMGIH99WvHvKObiBA_NCl_S4uZMzqejbxDnisA2BrrZ3gonH98aTp3-kSxM-3b_0uDH0lBTAUtollS_sfZsSXyGXVCky5rNyHx8S_ctUIqrxiqnslUydK4GfyGT-kn6V4OC5C7LdlbFg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We celebrated Ella's 3rd birthday! I took her to Knotts Berry Farm and we had the best time. She was actually very good about wearing a mask most of the time we were there. We took it off for pictures and when we were outside and away from people so she could get a break. It was really hot and I wanted her drinking lots of water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK2cIVQWs83C74OSR9dSrc4j-E0jhYal3VtRCgzI35Sc2xZvdTtRi0q1cbohHyypBoxpHL__Xb9vGGvc6a6E5jXEXJZBU1PIMPcNBsmzq4p1v7_rtHzEmd6qFNjPSx2NWoeNDcUt4GqgmnoHHnoI8AVAyCY3mMWr4HOrIaiIud4_QGSfxoI4qs-cDZdg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK2cIVQWs83C74OSR9dSrc4j-E0jhYal3VtRCgzI35Sc2xZvdTtRi0q1cbohHyypBoxpHL__Xb9vGGvc6a6E5jXEXJZBU1PIMPcNBsmzq4p1v7_rtHzEmd6qFNjPSx2NWoeNDcUt4GqgmnoHHnoI8AVAyCY3mMWr4HOrIaiIud4_QGSfxoI4qs-cDZdg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We tried a new 3-D ride and Ella killed it, coming in 6th place! HAHA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjnxsF2Vvm7RGlrL_ELgCldslsB5JmYMNhUFmi1QcUiYpTwAEJFpp6TkSUMGgavyY1B6DUk5ETuN69BDnNuqmJzCQtrH4_k2NRX2z3vpYB3XNvSkqJlkxKRhpxyJ-UlgBj48fdYPES20I2ZBJuEQ-Eclx5KQvTa2F1q0cNpAa4UakL2JmlWe2OaA7Qfw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjnxsF2Vvm7RGlrL_ELgCldslsB5JmYMNhUFmi1QcUiYpTwAEJFpp6TkSUMGgavyY1B6DUk5ETuN69BDnNuqmJzCQtrH4_k2NRX2z3vpYB3XNvSkqJlkxKRhpxyJ-UlgBj48fdYPES20I2ZBJuEQ-Eclx5KQvTa2F1q0cNpAa4UakL2JmlWe2OaA7Qfw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella enjoyed a Panda Express lunch while at the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitEuiIRgyeFLJYRSl8fp39LXEpC6yJypKxS1bH69ARDCjwAdBKrFfuBmboRXbU3pJ6B37FcOYXQIh71Ir4ZoJLzntqgoLSAsAqfcASRpikuPPN5J7EClJz1UgkLjXx-QG1eI1wLbtKuJFhCS9i0b_H__RxjZOdnZA3w4hoZus6WWp-46IrnSZwWIFYag=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitEuiIRgyeFLJYRSl8fp39LXEpC6yJypKxS1bH69ARDCjwAdBKrFfuBmboRXbU3pJ6B37FcOYXQIh71Ir4ZoJLzntqgoLSAsAqfcASRpikuPPN5J7EClJz1UgkLjXx-QG1eI1wLbtKuJFhCS9i0b_H__RxjZOdnZA3w4hoZus6WWp-46IrnSZwWIFYag=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">We went on a Thursday so there were almost no people when we first arrived... Here we are waiting in 'line' for the train.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisHQwHZUsIvb7Zem1brVVydXkiCrvcgBBq5DIsjaeY3bwTvPXLBaqdWqZzN8ZFeWPfRu4iaPHJ0w3uAor8lVpMc-qT9b2pC6dqamEEFst9N3lDVTeGN2GZOWzLORmfFLmHLB178bS_QZ74JO9XeB_OKAHuUYAAKfjIDCUBdLLEy8I2Wn-ZNkImYS_Z1w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisHQwHZUsIvb7Zem1brVVydXkiCrvcgBBq5DIsjaeY3bwTvPXLBaqdWqZzN8ZFeWPfRu4iaPHJ0w3uAor8lVpMc-qT9b2pC6dqamEEFst9N3lDVTeGN2GZOWzLORmfFLmHLB178bS_QZ74JO9XeB_OKAHuUYAAKfjIDCUBdLLEy8I2Wn-ZNkImYS_Z1w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella was so brave.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx0L08NW5fIYqAH2dhCScZqJnjoC5TvGv54LgHUG1R8yp039dedH_sLQKWYzUBPw09X2j52HOv3AgVja4PASTXPh2IvX8sJbc5UGFhEkcjP7vPf1GU4T9ptSTH7qBi67m3DBPbkB2vaxf9yd44IKmZIIehx9GkUu11KrpQvM7l1_Ayarwcq1peHQhpMg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx0L08NW5fIYqAH2dhCScZqJnjoC5TvGv54LgHUG1R8yp039dedH_sLQKWYzUBPw09X2j52HOv3AgVja4PASTXPh2IvX8sJbc5UGFhEkcjP7vPf1GU4T9ptSTH7qBi67m3DBPbkB2vaxf9yd44IKmZIIehx9GkUu11KrpQvM7l1_Ayarwcq1peHQhpMg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got to ride a lot of things together, but a few rides Ella had to ride alone and she did great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4jggZ2JGN_VImyxyZSEPXZUFDnPvk00uLuvJ6WMlT4NdYYq8G8gxJfs3ho4bgxkHB8vSOJkivjWzUMZRkuTkdJtUbDvxOncAm4doenXkKvBSwvBoiESJkSkLbR75WM__StiLc64RIdiKYkO4rmmNwJP68B-HipeoExkPFusD7rGfzEOiG7Eme8fhonA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4jggZ2JGN_VImyxyZSEPXZUFDnPvk00uLuvJ6WMlT4NdYYq8G8gxJfs3ho4bgxkHB8vSOJkivjWzUMZRkuTkdJtUbDvxOncAm4doenXkKvBSwvBoiESJkSkLbR75WM__StiLc64RIdiKYkO4rmmNwJP68B-HipeoExkPFusD7rGfzEOiG7Eme8fhonA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3k4Mre6B_OVNBnoCloD54froR6-XBA1ym0xGGev-KyeOBGQe65EVCu1f_XJ_GjGdhOPArTj9oBaUZ9KZ3R8DZsJQ0HkdHHA9mwvcxoigMHcXkyMkdvi4ietO9h0nkY_De7S2dSwhevTDz8KRmIRUljquO1zhiV8Net8BhJdysHFoa_Z9K7eJDhlih_g=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3k4Mre6B_OVNBnoCloD54froR6-XBA1ym0xGGev-KyeOBGQe65EVCu1f_XJ_GjGdhOPArTj9oBaUZ9KZ3R8DZsJQ0HkdHHA9mwvcxoigMHcXkyMkdvi4ietO9h0nkY_De7S2dSwhevTDz8KRmIRUljquO1zhiV8Net8BhJdysHFoa_Z9K7eJDhlih_g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many fun times with my sweet family! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-17100053609235923692021-10-25T06:36:00.004-07:002021-11-01T06:11:07.270-07:00Weekend Pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXyIFIhSV5j7OFhIlL6Dhg3hx_YFbytwYERutG7WDKl5jPEQc9ljXHuehfV0DRZBJoTCagX5YVjiTlxZg6NlW5KeSjGd4TYJlH2O6UJGizLZnCiPoDMxatVoTVQ3AWDu_WKFUs9g_aJGOAoWsfpPlxBgWpY5DvECGgaTOVmoHc_3XOrc4mQ82uNpq7qA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXyIFIhSV5j7OFhIlL6Dhg3hx_YFbytwYERutG7WDKl5jPEQc9ljXHuehfV0DRZBJoTCagX5YVjiTlxZg6NlW5KeSjGd4TYJlH2O6UJGizLZnCiPoDMxatVoTVQ3AWDu_WKFUs9g_aJGOAoWsfpPlxBgWpY5DvECGgaTOVmoHc_3XOrc4mQ82uNpq7qA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> Hi everyone, long time no see. I keep thinking I will be better about updating my blog and life keeps getting in the way. Between going back to work and taking care of the girls, it's so hard to find time to work on this little space. As Mia is getting older, we hope her schedule becomes a bit more predictable and consistent, which will allow me more 'me time' during naps and bedtime. For now, I try to squeeze it in when I can. Luckily for me, both girls are still sleeping (6:15 am) and we have very early risers on our hands, so this is miraculous! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm sitting at the kitchen counter drinking my coffee, listening to the sound of our dishwasher. I already washed the bottles, packed lunches and got dressed and ready for work. So I am 2 steps ahead this morning, which never happens!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;">I just want to share a few pictures of our weekend. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiVWT7K0A3GKqXYAolt6NFvweFelYK0sEXjVEByvRY6bg6-8ChJqB97AfocvjAEk4_YMjf4Ym0n8FEr0V2djD49WhLQGxh6fGx_3N2YoQVwK2RRlEVcH5QU0jo2uvWimqX0rKcaejSjKeexrGfvkwJ4cec_KvJ0oFI4evAlcyVpcACiou5qi11ltV8SA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiVWT7K0A3GKqXYAolt6NFvweFelYK0sEXjVEByvRY6bg6-8ChJqB97AfocvjAEk4_YMjf4Ym0n8FEr0V2djD49WhLQGxh6fGx_3N2YoQVwK2RRlEVcH5QU0jo2uvWimqX0rKcaejSjKeexrGfvkwJ4cec_KvJ0oFI4evAlcyVpcACiou5qi11ltV8SA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ella had her 3 year check up (actually on Thursday) and she did so well! She got her flu and her varicella vaccines, so she was pretty sore all weekend. She also got a runny nose and cold symptoms almost immediately after. I have a feeling she caught something at school and just very inconveniently was sick right after seeing the doctors. She is average height, a little under the average weight but overall doing great! The soreness from her vaccines and her cold symptoms prompted us to cancel any weekend plans we had, and just stay home. We were supposed to celebrate Ella's Ye Ye's birthday (Michael's Dad) but we are going to do that this coming weekend instead.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghi53AdUR3cZ2llzBoihFQFPKjjXRlM5ml1qRGRzROFFAD5ZN6-_u1SaU53a7iLRwEXgaHz6kruYVBnZC0OPfQs626a_O-2qUyhzNqRFF9l0HIa6FJ34Dn_Ev1ZAVsSgTpWPkX925Y2albca5bOF7hDeXXNIwi3p80mPhwuOKsZZ_nIQ9rGLp1_F_1sw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghi53AdUR3cZ2llzBoihFQFPKjjXRlM5ml1qRGRzROFFAD5ZN6-_u1SaU53a7iLRwEXgaHz6kruYVBnZC0OPfQs626a_O-2qUyhzNqRFF9l0HIa6FJ34Dn_Ev1ZAVsSgTpWPkX925Y2albca5bOF7hDeXXNIwi3p80mPhwuOKsZZ_nIQ9rGLp1_F_1sw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">We did some arts & crafts! I ordered Ella this kit from Amazon, and it is so great! The activities all come in their own individual envelopes, are the instructions are very easy to follow. We are going to try and do 1 activity per day, although over the weekend she did 4! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivJkfp-Ocm2Vlwqo45Xl--y4GPcB-on3yRJL8kb1cYmphj_1UdiAqd57Kn1Eh1TxVZAfzol39aHSJYog5lnA2gvS9BQPDIsfIPI0l_GQikS7WfzvFzFWT6e9AViH_rGxpm8sdYnXQ7P7HGcQ9jRSaNWsqrnhCwETXf3XMhmk_IPQcuu8MI_niyk93tag=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivJkfp-Ocm2Vlwqo45Xl--y4GPcB-on3yRJL8kb1cYmphj_1UdiAqd57Kn1Eh1TxVZAfzol39aHSJYog5lnA2gvS9BQPDIsfIPI0l_GQikS7WfzvFzFWT6e9AViH_rGxpm8sdYnXQ7P7HGcQ9jRSaNWsqrnhCwETXf3XMhmk_IPQcuu8MI_niyk93tag=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguU1IvRFpHrnRPfVsJP6QMKWbEQg-icm9Nk4_c58La3kymYdSjjkFSars3lgtpDgD3b6dEkVSF5tuLrVx3tLRF_nVvUQPU8wNU8MFdpjhj-dCUZgZtSRaXcKVJ2533vU9f7HX8esBoW0DFpzLLdyVZKa0v_pey_vRGcLO4tIseb-dLnpLbwkg_vBkBFg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguU1IvRFpHrnRPfVsJP6QMKWbEQg-icm9Nk4_c58La3kymYdSjjkFSars3lgtpDgD3b6dEkVSF5tuLrVx3tLRF_nVvUQPU8wNU8MFdpjhj-dCUZgZtSRaXcKVJ2533vU9f7HX8esBoW0DFpzLLdyVZKa0v_pey_vRGcLO4tIseb-dLnpLbwkg_vBkBFg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Ella has a mask on because I told her she had to wear it if she was going to be around her sister. I don't want Mia catching her cold if we can help it! </div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I went grocery shopping and found these cute little pumpkins on sale for 2/$5! What a steal! I grabbed 2 so Ella could paint them and add them to our front 'porch/walkway.'</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiJUIb023Za8No2Wa57gKDfZMpMMfyXfYX5ZvCQ0Wc-z8u_n1qge54yg7J9rYolR39dsvDLz3m4zUw2yLHNcvhTm0iMrj3nHE_RdN3k8Ua8NQMElQN-Y-C0aPGo1Iuu4lbkHFwcjZM3LzAXwf5F6n7imifBykeHtwH6wu77lsWLxF9UGWgffDFssAaTw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiJUIb023Za8No2Wa57gKDfZMpMMfyXfYX5ZvCQ0Wc-z8u_n1qge54yg7J9rYolR39dsvDLz3m4zUw2yLHNcvhTm0iMrj3nHE_RdN3k8Ua8NQMElQN-Y-C0aPGo1Iuu4lbkHFwcjZM3LzAXwf5F6n7imifBykeHtwH6wu77lsWLxF9UGWgffDFssAaTw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM9kOZ-CnvJnPQVazrtlTRLBJjNgRzf526b6b_4MiasCN68jTibjbQdFSmn78W9nZ7qfQy2P8liFEWdG0AfWkJM-NJSfvNV3uGsxespOgFXs_Pu_IgsOW7aL90HC6AO83hRGg24ACBvIwTC8M-fEqThmGCyK-52y2Fk6PuzCjAQFpYFRWdzgXTzjlqGQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM9kOZ-CnvJnPQVazrtlTRLBJjNgRzf526b6b_4MiasCN68jTibjbQdFSmn78W9nZ7qfQy2P8liFEWdG0AfWkJM-NJSfvNV3uGsxespOgFXs_Pu_IgsOW7aL90HC6AO83hRGg24ACBvIwTC8M-fEqThmGCyK-52y2Fk6PuzCjAQFpYFRWdzgXTzjlqGQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvZwfS_KRTmKdCS3uj_xH1rCG-2OdJ1f-j0Zc6k97JeD9iDUT0hlNc4MnVtCN-HvdXwbsb-mHzrC2JRJDwBxmtZexlJAQvOLs04syVhPdMpJvxdNs6V7dzVwGAW_96LWE2e8h9iU_2T8iSaZu2v0fkpMLsj5xQewMb1bLKwzO_mv7siYJAt4j-O0QCbg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvZwfS_KRTmKdCS3uj_xH1rCG-2OdJ1f-j0Zc6k97JeD9iDUT0hlNc4MnVtCN-HvdXwbsb-mHzrC2JRJDwBxmtZexlJAQvOLs04syVhPdMpJvxdNs6V7dzVwGAW_96LWE2e8h9iU_2T8iSaZu2v0fkpMLsj5xQewMb1bLKwzO_mv7siYJAt4j-O0QCbg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin painting > pumpkin carving. So much easier and less of a mess! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCwkYD1S8qykMrHsq8WFpFzX-7NvKIpJ2oIPP2KPXnNU2QRle43lgtoOeu3km_-UD-MFZDxaexWtTZayYcAj2zEUP5_hVss8Lo3oMb6Gmv9yDqougSAJpEd8OLCSNTZcQYpHaUXpdvHeJC1swV750or_WFNTYvW72bnmiQRll2LhUa4rCyCTVWeR2vYA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCwkYD1S8qykMrHsq8WFpFzX-7NvKIpJ2oIPP2KPXnNU2QRle43lgtoOeu3km_-UD-MFZDxaexWtTZayYcAj2zEUP5_hVss8Lo3oMb6Gmv9yDqougSAJpEd8OLCSNTZcQYpHaUXpdvHeJC1swV750or_WFNTYvW72bnmiQRll2LhUa4rCyCTVWeR2vYA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">More crafts! She's been working on her crafts to send to her Maine family in the mail!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And what about Mia girl...</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9AyzgNVC5fSujdqM5jpy6lWmdDaIL0LsNHm81aU4pyBmzKgeowP5LBBNJCfPP1XfXxlGpQTemS876gRQk5rco3mH9CQlmeoMBCp6vPrTbDhN9cHmRU8r2W37Pb8eKpt3zNS1JUBqDuILnTiIf7F1qwq8VuG2Mmm7JiOsRAmPzcxUbhSqyOhmucDleTQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9AyzgNVC5fSujdqM5jpy6lWmdDaIL0LsNHm81aU4pyBmzKgeowP5LBBNJCfPP1XfXxlGpQTemS876gRQk5rco3mH9CQlmeoMBCp6vPrTbDhN9cHmRU8r2W37Pb8eKpt3zNS1JUBqDuILnTiIf7F1qwq8VuG2Mmm7JiOsRAmPzcxUbhSqyOhmucDleTQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was a bit fussy this weekend too! We keep waiting for her to pop up with cold symptoms, but so far nothing. But she was definitely not her happiest self this weekend. She did try prunes for the first time and was a big big fan! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrm-jDSr6-s4xgyGN2plxj2tg04yLYqSNW56fb-boxRuDhzOrHbsME8OOsroFiT45PfJQRXSmWxcjNY1k8n-l9wTIGJV_2KuMXwNHXfqK7-47OlJeENyzo3IFnqcLZxwno663Oe23H4kdXp7hboU_JS0eIFSKh-hlruUFKDb6a3_MtQ9YZhRwcYQDjGw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrm-jDSr6-s4xgyGN2plxj2tg04yLYqSNW56fb-boxRuDhzOrHbsME8OOsroFiT45PfJQRXSmWxcjNY1k8n-l9wTIGJV_2KuMXwNHXfqK7-47OlJeENyzo3IFnqcLZxwno663Oe23H4kdXp7hboU_JS0eIFSKh-hlruUFKDb6a3_MtQ9YZhRwcYQDjGw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Qjw8Tcp2sh1w3898v92XPg9Sbt_lr3nwD1fGtmWqOTeA2pTBhbLnHMKFIystXhm9rldYXVxfTEQMYkGCeb4g1_6PKyXpWHtxnmbYud5RNqq_bARDUdZeDNN5QhN5W_jhIPRsI7K6miYNLhDc6_dAIfFOSwBeYzi9sL2W9dxzS6q24DuO9SXiE178lQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Qjw8Tcp2sh1w3898v92XPg9Sbt_lr3nwD1fGtmWqOTeA2pTBhbLnHMKFIystXhm9rldYXVxfTEQMYkGCeb4g1_6PKyXpWHtxnmbYud5RNqq_bARDUdZeDNN5QhN5W_jhIPRsI7K6miYNLhDc6_dAIfFOSwBeYzi9sL2W9dxzS6q24DuO9SXiE178lQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yum, yum, yum! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqAEAbhNX4MZTJYIOrJpXNSuFRs4OmCBw3Ng_535w9VQGTmzoVTHclQQiIJfsWGhZWLR5hGI5oPaN6r04B__w5Mg0hGuXPhn7FCA84RUipcIE3152BcPmrcgoz2LvFgP1dDZI73lVg9HdopmriaLS896HvsNW3KCH90uxH-_dbcWziLYY9iH-oQMh28w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqAEAbhNX4MZTJYIOrJpXNSuFRs4OmCBw3Ng_535w9VQGTmzoVTHclQQiIJfsWGhZWLR5hGI5oPaN6r04B__w5Mg0hGuXPhn7FCA84RUipcIE3152BcPmrcgoz2LvFgP1dDZI73lVg9HdopmriaLS896HvsNW3KCH90uxH-_dbcWziLYY9iH-oQMh28w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitSw3SthxRIi0bwNij9FDhuf_4UidxBG2W10D-BrnbRYpEZFyASZVxEdJsjnQT297GKORkiMNLmk4OGGmi_MGpK48Zgkp3FTHqCYnino5NtpeoqaOKwC6DPs5_e9VPhh1DTw7O5mxNqv5Sz1l2EbcSURw_EAsWivP6x5aaptHqMl3lSUrL2kZFAAmL6w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitSw3SthxRIi0bwNij9FDhuf_4UidxBG2W10D-BrnbRYpEZFyASZVxEdJsjnQT297GKORkiMNLmk4OGGmi_MGpK48Zgkp3FTHqCYnino5NtpeoqaOKwC6DPs5_e9VPhh1DTw7O5mxNqv5Sz1l2EbcSURw_EAsWivP6x5aaptHqMl3lSUrL2kZFAAmL6w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did a fun little science experiment! Bubbling Halloween Cauldrons! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We just used baking soda, vinegar and food coloring for this fun experiment. Ella loved it so much, she wanted do it over and over and over! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiXA4a3EKcNsig-XvclAUvcFS-jKcXxI3UUhwSzICFo8JMH-iLWM6GDfgtUpv1O8CuYk-23pxouMDk2P4KbwPRr1pptUlCRRX1oIclDaeq5n-xIsh1hpfJGkI5pLFRgXKw0HVj1IVRWpF44faPYfH-XqsEr5FKnUtN0KLac12WLgTBOm81-DAM2Wbz-A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiXA4a3EKcNsig-XvclAUvcFS-jKcXxI3UUhwSzICFo8JMH-iLWM6GDfgtUpv1O8CuYk-23pxouMDk2P4KbwPRr1pptUlCRRX1oIclDaeq5n-xIsh1hpfJGkI5pLFRgXKw0HVj1IVRWpF44faPYfH-XqsEr5FKnUtN0KLac12WLgTBOm81-DAM2Wbz-A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's some deep concentration! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv_LX-lwMtXD_2vPpwqmHsspGLmJ3KKHi5mekGgXJitCrVp9IMnvZKsLg_0PnM47X0n1mG0HWbU7QzIxZfmr8KJnrV80xgy2KdPRsWtQfkZHZdw4jRgz5JLy0Z8EprnAOJOxNUCp4If_4V7qDHcWHNU_KsJaKIPjmehwSgC6NQbx6086FOVtzT3ieB6w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv_LX-lwMtXD_2vPpwqmHsspGLmJ3KKHi5mekGgXJitCrVp9IMnvZKsLg_0PnM47X0n1mG0HWbU7QzIxZfmr8KJnrV80xgy2KdPRsWtQfkZHZdw4jRgz5JLy0Z8EprnAOJOxNUCp4If_4V7qDHcWHNU_KsJaKIPjmehwSgC6NQbx6086FOVtzT3ieB6w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We filled up the candy bowl and are ready for trick or treaters this weekend! Ella reallllly wanted a piece of candy, but we compromised and I let her fill the candy bowl instead. She found this to be a very important role and it helped us avoid a complete mental breakdown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that was our very low-key weekend. When we weren't making crafts or cooking, we were trying to keep up with Ella's messes and cleaning up the house. I don't know how some people do it, but I feel like I cannot stay on top of my house. There's always a dirty counter, a messy rug or a pile of laundry. I am hoping to share another post this week with just a bunch of random photos that I have been taking of the girls. Ella celebrated her 3rd birthday and I never even shared it here. I've been slacking! Hopefully I will finish up that post soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for checking back and not forgetting about us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley xoxo </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-17643732854805793832021-09-20T06:34:00.001-07:002021-09-20T06:34:07.260-07:00Fall Touches at Home <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi friends! I am so excited that Fall is right around the corner. It's my favorite season and brings the most perfect weather. We definitely don't see the change of the season in California nearly as much as in Maine, but I will take what I can get. It has finally started cooling down here, so it was the perfect time to decorate. We didn't have enough decorations or time to do a <i>full </i>Fall home tour... but we did add a few pops of Fall in certain areas of our home. Come take a look! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgIR9NYzaeyErQn88ssQimL5SIcd68m1kFO2xzUYUDMvq_zocVCsh6FG9r_W-DkOE_YLcuah4xAbh5sophZ3t3icRG8CEhPZHuACNcRaodMY7Nz1Trtr9YW0UiOBfxppTJTSsPw28SM47/s2048/IMG_2624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgIR9NYzaeyErQn88ssQimL5SIcd68m1kFO2xzUYUDMvq_zocVCsh6FG9r_W-DkOE_YLcuah4xAbh5sophZ3t3icRG8CEhPZHuACNcRaodMY7Nz1Trtr9YW0UiOBfxppTJTSsPw28SM47/w480-h640/IMG_2624.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decorated our mantle and I just love how it came out! Now that we have two young kiddos we have to make sure our decorations are out of their reach. Otherwise I would most definitely have some floor decorations too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR5FWzS5vCFrK8b-tnHde-rC_OAAwuUtKNUw99mbqNwZ9JY7FpTMRab496EUfFeivHjDJjLZnwAAZe-w16HDHBfbaKyCfgL18pX1S1CnIxboYJlRFPrc0fvyfqrMAH4K0sKlr31ae1tAM/s2048/IMG_2635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR5FWzS5vCFrK8b-tnHde-rC_OAAwuUtKNUw99mbqNwZ9JY7FpTMRab496EUfFeivHjDJjLZnwAAZe-w16HDHBfbaKyCfgL18pX1S1CnIxboYJlRFPrc0fvyfqrMAH4K0sKlr31ae1tAM/w480-h640/IMG_2635.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our dining area just got a bowl of pinecones and a couple of glass pumpkins. I normally like to have a big bouquet of flowers at the table, which looks a lot nicer. We have some flowers now, but not when I took photos of course. Also, a question for you all... are rugs a yay or a nay under a dining table? It seems silly with Ella who spills on the floor <strike>once in a while</strike> constantly. But I think in the future an area rug would define this space and make it look less 'naked', right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzQ2wx07q_cFkxw3lI6SaHaJVt63AmEzxt1nEj-CTAVYUL8ull2RhZLrfM5ZJKADtbpMtcsonp0tFk2m5AEV7XWeGUUNhN1woFMqfOnLj8WmMSy-qbgEJ5rQB1kwDDI0qOfxMYjfsYe_a/s2048/IMG_2297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzQ2wx07q_cFkxw3lI6SaHaJVt63AmEzxt1nEj-CTAVYUL8ull2RhZLrfM5ZJKADtbpMtcsonp0tFk2m5AEV7XWeGUUNhN1woFMqfOnLj8WmMSy-qbgEJ5rQB1kwDDI0qOfxMYjfsYe_a/w480-h640/IMG_2297.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our coffee bar/buffet table got some fun decorations too. This will be a lot of fun to decorate for all the various holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5tXeo7Brk2Esp5qt6JbZLKUe8PatIWIdYeWaPXmXhqsV3PgpBj_sH4JyF1M639t2R6cP-xjonrn6FAeuwBU90Kk8Vasw1WzzpdgObG84u8YhtLEPZoVA_mEds1kN8husrSvYF2_r_WXA/s2048/IMG_2671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5tXeo7Brk2Esp5qt6JbZLKUe8PatIWIdYeWaPXmXhqsV3PgpBj_sH4JyF1M639t2R6cP-xjonrn6FAeuwBU90Kk8Vasw1WzzpdgObG84u8YhtLEPZoVA_mEds1kN8husrSvYF2_r_WXA/w640-h480/IMG_2671.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this picture on my phone which kind of gives you an idea of the whole space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4M0D3jlGvoJe9UaoPZOnRPiv5NO63XJ4JHAlzU5AfIq2nFu4e-_497giFNzIUkrEoASVmXjbZXOzLs4iruseozJ2w_k0Vw5ubi4U3Am8jd5p4F17WBzKukfIFROEMAL8QL-iu047TUDY/s2048/IMG_2660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4M0D3jlGvoJe9UaoPZOnRPiv5NO63XJ4JHAlzU5AfIq2nFu4e-_497giFNzIUkrEoASVmXjbZXOzLs4iruseozJ2w_k0Vw5ubi4U3Am8jd5p4F17WBzKukfIFROEMAL8QL-iu047TUDY/w640-h480/IMG_2660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few touches of orange in the kitchen... and a few fall craft activities on the fridge too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tVNHfUCz4pXo3twpFo3Hl428PISrz2I5S9HgQ4Y0D9oxcGBRfR53ErmyxNHqWhDQ1PWVzw7IiF4QskFPsnLa3pQRF0kxJ_F-xvdgok8ZtgpsrUHkpgKcyIycu8fH72pqnozchWMkj1Pd/s2048/IMG_2748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tVNHfUCz4pXo3twpFo3Hl428PISrz2I5S9HgQ4Y0D9oxcGBRfR53ErmyxNHqWhDQ1PWVzw7IiF4QskFPsnLa3pQRF0kxJ_F-xvdgok8ZtgpsrUHkpgKcyIycu8fH72pqnozchWMkj1Pd/w640-h480/IMG_2748.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our play room sofa got a fun pumpkin pillow! And of course I have to show off the girls in their matching Fall dresses... they are both just so adorable! </div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GFpJ6NtV1_BLKlprWs0FPiRFKO8JwSu7oE7p6K3LRwwGPtdWTqBMFrgmPvsgFtWcVPzzoHHIQJwutm-h8Aysc0oMXb0ac7Efn7mcR1XbkLG54dhvLYDaC8AKkyquM-2DUwjRzZ82awOe/s2048/IMG_2637+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GFpJ6NtV1_BLKlprWs0FPiRFKO8JwSu7oE7p6K3LRwwGPtdWTqBMFrgmPvsgFtWcVPzzoHHIQJwutm-h8Aysc0oMXb0ac7Efn7mcR1XbkLG54dhvLYDaC8AKkyquM-2DUwjRzZ82awOe/w480-h640/IMG_2637+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My nightside table. Just a simple fabric pumpkin makes it so much more fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-6fvEpTkyGsCwnmFgFwJFFqxvu8PS_SGeb0YAtrO6Zx4YlupuFoNy_14_7nJxQbmvfUXclkh5LSgj9SGhUHnsQk-UiofGR68HmvHhZXv6GflCpSFSK5frYFyA_LHEQBoFn-qNZGurcS5/s2048/IMG_2303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-6fvEpTkyGsCwnmFgFwJFFqxvu8PS_SGeb0YAtrO6Zx4YlupuFoNy_14_7nJxQbmvfUXclkh5LSgj9SGhUHnsQk-UiofGR68HmvHhZXv6GflCpSFSK5frYFyA_LHEQBoFn-qNZGurcS5/w480-h640/IMG_2303.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella's bathroom even got a little decoration too... The shower curtain is my favorite! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for taking the tour with us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>-Ashley xoxo</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-68708928515662321952021-09-20T06:06:00.001-07:002021-09-20T06:06:07.933-07:00Ella Started Montessori School!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jZy-Jy9KmdYK432xhgdiRaDaB00Boo2vuQxVr9oavTSVsGj_Yvq5mIAFnCYXNr5AJpCWnyp-C5fKoKSe11Qo0mpupciTiFa_ibIYq7HCoxOEC1XKXyLzSvtZa_gvcgQ-AdKFUXlvdxXB/s2048/IMG_2134_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jZy-Jy9KmdYK432xhgdiRaDaB00Boo2vuQxVr9oavTSVsGj_Yvq5mIAFnCYXNr5AJpCWnyp-C5fKoKSe11Qo0mpupciTiFa_ibIYq7HCoxOEC1XKXyLzSvtZa_gvcgQ-AdKFUXlvdxXB/w480-h640/IMG_2134_jpg.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi friends! I am so sorry it has taken me so long to do an update, but balancing two kiddos is a whole lot of work! I can't wait till we find a rhythm and I can start blogging more regularly as it really does make so so happy to share our life with you all. I had some time to blog this morning, so I wanted to share some fun and exciting news... Ella started Montessori School! </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella is attending the toddler program 3 days a week. She goes from 9-3, which is a long day for our sweetie who has only been taken care of by her parents or grandparents at home. On her first day, Ella was SO excited and ready. She shocked me with her bravery as she didn't even cry when I dropped her off. The second day and third day... well, we didn't get so lucky. But she is definitely getting more comfortable and after speaking to her teachers, I know she's going to thrive in school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do I feel about putting Ella in 'school' during a pandemic? To be honest, a bit nervous...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had wanted Ella to start some type of daycare or program <i>last </i>year, but Covid-19 was really bad in our area last Fall, (I was also pregnant and unvaccinated) so we decided to wait. Obviously this year we have a new friend, the Delta-variant. We decided as a family that we were going to proceed with putting Ella in school anyway. I feel like the socialization is so important for her, and she has been lacking that for the last year and a half. I see the difference in her vs our friend's children who have always been around other kids. I don't think there's anything wrong with our careful observant child... but I want her to have all the opportunities she deserves, including to make friends. We know that this virus is now something that is going to be amongst us, and just like with the flu and RSV we need to be extra careful- especially with an infant at home. I feel better knowing that Michael and I are both vaccinated, as well as Michael's parents. It's the best we can do right now and hopefully we get through the first half of this school-year infection free! *Fingers crossed!* </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How is Ella doing in school despite her health issues over the Summer?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mentioned a while back that Ella was having some GI issues. I ended up cutting back my work schedule because of it, not knowing if and when Ella would be able to start school and if she was attending, how the GI stuff would affect her attendance. Luckily we have been okay so far. She still has the issues, but with the medicine prescribed by the specialist she is doing okay. I am so happy she has been able to go and that the stress of the new experience and environment hasn't seemed to make things worse. I am also thankful to be home more. I enjoy working so much but right now, my girls are coming first.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg69qT-mVGdSZgzmtT2-baInEQZkw0UplhwEYjuBPPhyM3Rw1_uyE5uogP2wEXP-BsUhBHSJpwm5UC6T6CTM8iZx6WiUime4vnN0TTWLJkOPzpHYUZOoe8oYwO2YbosixlIbXZ2DWbWx9t/s2048/IMG_2143_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg69qT-mVGdSZgzmtT2-baInEQZkw0UplhwEYjuBPPhyM3Rw1_uyE5uogP2wEXP-BsUhBHSJpwm5UC6T6CTM8iZx6WiUime4vnN0TTWLJkOPzpHYUZOoe8oYwO2YbosixlIbXZ2DWbWx9t/w480-h640/IMG_2143_jpg.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My beautiful, capable, independent and intelligent Ella is thriving and I can't wait to share more with you about how she is doing in the upcoming months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley xoxo</span></i></div><p></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-12589213183167835312021-08-09T07:00:00.004-07:002021-08-09T07:00:44.632-07:00Weekend Recap<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Good morning and happy Monday. I wanted to jump on here to share a few pictures from our fun weekend. We don't do very much these days, and I felt like this weekend was a bit more exciting than usual. Here are some cute pictures! :) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Friday</span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstrj-MJl9uM4_WvYUk8TaFraB1E-cw4BBFGfX_6qaWtgPSuN3I5u3ILu7sdhTTPGiPcV2sqAEotXKubKd2qRgkg4lL3NJKy1tiW0_2WAIQGZorA0EsHhPQSz6ZKOVwjPVD5M0isCCbKaD/s2048/IMG_0872+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstrj-MJl9uM4_WvYUk8TaFraB1E-cw4BBFGfX_6qaWtgPSuN3I5u3ILu7sdhTTPGiPcV2sqAEotXKubKd2qRgkg4lL3NJKy1tiW0_2WAIQGZorA0EsHhPQSz6ZKOVwjPVD5M0isCCbKaD/w480-h640/IMG_0872+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Friday we went to Irvine Regional Park to get some fresh air and take Ella on the train ride. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZvhVPiMlIHCvseZBa5pM7bgvMRlmBM0GVW4ri9eUXBZ3dG2mFzeAjuiBf1uymvwRNMyuB9JoTw24KAR4IWkKnj1mR1Eqep4V153mk0eXn_s29F3IcBlP9lRpdX55XTJ2wpa_PgRiNeVe/s2048/IMG_0875+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZvhVPiMlIHCvseZBa5pM7bgvMRlmBM0GVW4ri9eUXBZ3dG2mFzeAjuiBf1uymvwRNMyuB9JoTw24KAR4IWkKnj1mR1Eqep4V153mk0eXn_s29F3IcBlP9lRpdX55XTJ2wpa_PgRiNeVe/w640-h480/IMG_0875+3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They still have glass barriers between each of the seats, so we felt nice and safe! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdedS8CUEfp92FydYnq7g5HTGKbV58YYP_Cg-gC8Rmifyn4feR_CO3ne_Hqu-IKxmT61HOd3xvPR-S2XQ2aSqP_tK7ZMksQp2vxnsrBR-3pKcIjki8sT2GheVXTawITt7xEES4hUxeiL6/s2048/IMG_0878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdedS8CUEfp92FydYnq7g5HTGKbV58YYP_Cg-gC8Rmifyn4feR_CO3ne_Hqu-IKxmT61HOd3xvPR-S2XQ2aSqP_tK7ZMksQp2vxnsrBR-3pKcIjki8sT2GheVXTawITt7xEES4hUxeiL6/w640-h480/IMG_0878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDGnuj3mnMrY0MkQAw-Ckpp5P-mcneh7yOcNVCqEtmheBGJzZ7A3GZtHD0pcqWQKHdR3tJknJ6KFgN8MrVbtyULVgjbJwoSw8ENMGdJq9ItjMJ6q36x-UbaO_JMFCXBrLeGM9og7fy2Hc/s2048/IMG_0891+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDGnuj3mnMrY0MkQAw-Ckpp5P-mcneh7yOcNVCqEtmheBGJzZ7A3GZtHD0pcqWQKHdR3tJknJ6KFgN8MrVbtyULVgjbJwoSw8ENMGdJq9ItjMJ6q36x-UbaO_JMFCXBrLeGM9og7fy2Hc/w480-h640/IMG_0891+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella really loves this park and always asks Michael to take her on the paddle boats. Maybe one day! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nB78rl8o2nnDzkA-jYYAmdUOkyCeA4BMDPTxkw5ddSLYRxxcaI76vBS5A5NE-TQ4tauje7Mb2S6EFNgKqUW_cP5dYnMCFzLmGkCYoFvVitMiBD5Z9E-_sS6uA7u8AGDTnllvDiky34us/s2048/IMG_0895+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nB78rl8o2nnDzkA-jYYAmdUOkyCeA4BMDPTxkw5ddSLYRxxcaI76vBS5A5NE-TQ4tauje7Mb2S6EFNgKqUW_cP5dYnMCFzLmGkCYoFvVitMiBD5Z9E-_sS6uA7u8AGDTnllvDiky34us/w480-h640/IMG_0895+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia is looking so big in her big girl stroller seat, I can't handle it! She prefers to lean all the way back in the regular stroller vs sitting in the car seat. I can't say I blame her... those car seats get so hot! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4njvLILz3N7Ui3jWk5z1itPZBfc1WWKFO_ze7b2pX_EuLfdOCaIEO5ZpZcMvaj_8ZIOmBAp-Q0akvvXaXKNZWd26rHk_mnELU2P_Hopd5RfkKcbdcYELh85w4EK7x2z8NNcOmg64SR7qc/s2048/IMG_0898+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4njvLILz3N7Ui3jWk5z1itPZBfc1WWKFO_ze7b2pX_EuLfdOCaIEO5ZpZcMvaj_8ZIOmBAp-Q0akvvXaXKNZWd26rHk_mnELU2P_Hopd5RfkKcbdcYELh85w4EK7x2z8NNcOmg64SR7qc/w480-h640/IMG_0898+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vRivllzgHFkRKSxvffHU04lFBWjVGap0RflnGmfKo6MjGWhqM3RUuvZLSJH_IXeXXQ4X8BHUqtGDaQqrJDjaozaCgpsi1o25bnHurepE7lwoioXDG9RJ7iDFPBhzBEpTlVn9F8zG9iSU/s2048/IMG_0900+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vRivllzgHFkRKSxvffHU04lFBWjVGap0RflnGmfKo6MjGWhqM3RUuvZLSJH_IXeXXQ4X8BHUqtGDaQqrJDjaozaCgpsi1o25bnHurepE7lwoioXDG9RJ7iDFPBhzBEpTlVn9F8zG9iSU/w480-h640/IMG_0900+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick snack break... And this spoiled girl got her hands on some ice cream! </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBHbzuQFmRjXe9-ypGneUrkRFO1FfvB1v0_U7N276mTLZ2IZh0RaLIDb4R0rr8ywafa8L2wbRociE8u8lXTqipCi119zcSl2OjT3-t9cGDnDh0yMfx4b_fYcP7zY9prE3du9c_p9_QXfz/s2048/IMG_0908+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBHbzuQFmRjXe9-ypGneUrkRFO1FfvB1v0_U7N276mTLZ2IZh0RaLIDb4R0rr8ywafa8L2wbRociE8u8lXTqipCi119zcSl2OjT3-t9cGDnDh0yMfx4b_fYcP7zY9prE3du9c_p9_QXfz/w480-h640/IMG_0908+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ended the night with swimming at Michael's parents pool. A full fun day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><i><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday</span></i></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEylm3gk72j9x4hpMBqIMOpBtsW7M9Vr5jk5_3sQZsERw_Tm00we-Tz-EzQK-IyFKLEhRtZnP_LCx8LtMXv2O29CdZXugfV7qN8LAtH58Zf3DgpwNLPy0ZbKEU4pzWiNdDRreQK6EMtl2/s2048/IMG_0948+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEylm3gk72j9x4hpMBqIMOpBtsW7M9Vr5jk5_3sQZsERw_Tm00we-Tz-EzQK-IyFKLEhRtZnP_LCx8LtMXv2O29CdZXugfV7qN8LAtH58Zf3DgpwNLPy0ZbKEU4pzWiNdDRreQK6EMtl2/w480-h640/IMG_0948+3.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After a busy Friday we spent most of Saturday just hanging out at home. Ella and I went to Costco in the morning, and we grilled for lunch. I didn't take a lot of pictures.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfrTCLw4uZJRFkp7T3uZjsDI0s_gZGN6kae6bOPXDu6EYRM2_dcD44-Ka9KCCDgSL5fILCuM6XeoqaoNKJZIQ92nXMOsSAPpP3txKdICBoKKjByqNlvEBVTfQsxovOtmhDiZ34Y6_NZSn/s2048/IMG_0954+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfrTCLw4uZJRFkp7T3uZjsDI0s_gZGN6kae6bOPXDu6EYRM2_dcD44-Ka9KCCDgSL5fILCuM6XeoqaoNKJZIQ92nXMOsSAPpP3txKdICBoKKjByqNlvEBVTfQsxovOtmhDiZ34Y6_NZSn/w480-h640/IMG_0954+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1slwtVEuAkKm8fpro9B3Nvh2VD1FtmrpXrP-zemK4WDoiQiCPMscH4L_gjDujrbTKD0dLe8fs9V42b05VaUc2U4R9T95ggJ9GB9utrp-i_08Q6Iw5cwkMdphym2KOMnaIHsQONMdqfM_4/s2048/IMG_1002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1slwtVEuAkKm8fpro9B3Nvh2VD1FtmrpXrP-zemK4WDoiQiCPMscH4L_gjDujrbTKD0dLe8fs9V42b05VaUc2U4R9T95ggJ9GB9utrp-i_08Q6Iw5cwkMdphym2KOMnaIHsQONMdqfM_4/w480-h640/IMG_1002.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just pictures of lots of fun playing! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p><i><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday</span></i></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT2FkSUg97maxgHl8OqAcrOAapgsv2xnpFILbu8qOk9mXNIN_T3HCk14QlwKfkVOCNHrOdzQtS_mPysjR85U4tr0r8Y2CUPfPHrmj02aj2ZuKbFvGwNE5R3pVw1GUAOyNtpckNrY97_oE/s2048/IMG_1065+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT2FkSUg97maxgHl8OqAcrOAapgsv2xnpFILbu8qOk9mXNIN_T3HCk14QlwKfkVOCNHrOdzQtS_mPysjR85U4tr0r8Y2CUPfPHrmj02aj2ZuKbFvGwNE5R3pVw1GUAOyNtpckNrY97_oE/w480-h640/IMG_1065+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77WmVwHYdpjI46NPMSzHyUPotjtYz8x9TLVdniXZ9GUT1mPkhNQuWxohSp9dfhQA2BGN4ZnULc2RkMI2oUU5HA6a20n5uBhVcTuClprQH2Ethcmu0UAt1_rT7gYdHL8oABLkARW5tH1BA/s2048/IMG_1067+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77WmVwHYdpjI46NPMSzHyUPotjtYz8x9TLVdniXZ9GUT1mPkhNQuWxohSp9dfhQA2BGN4ZnULc2RkMI2oUU5HA6a20n5uBhVcTuClprQH2Ethcmu0UAt1_rT7gYdHL8oABLkARW5tH1BA/w480-h640/IMG_1067+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Sunday Ella and I had a birthday party to attend. Ella had lots of fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOBBiSzjzbOPETbBfx5-APxVpXCUgsic546YVYXk-ncJly0iQrdzBT1sABMH9Hqb6yK9IPCEIMA31ZTfzo0f3eO6zFEYZQz0U0ptj-lxwgIv6jUnLLqCJ9wWFg19TFd3veFe5BiH3lpmz/s2048/IMG_1073+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOBBiSzjzbOPETbBfx5-APxVpXCUgsic546YVYXk-ncJly0iQrdzBT1sABMH9Hqb6yK9IPCEIMA31ZTfzo0f3eO6zFEYZQz0U0ptj-lxwgIv6jUnLLqCJ9wWFg19TFd3veFe5BiH3lpmz/w480-h640/IMG_1073+3.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She loves her friend Ruby!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent the rest of the day at home, relaxing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1aJMQOxhScZdugWY-GsVbMrdHyEMqihw2qt8iHZsqYgDxtvaRj59ogXRc1ZP18wU_ffiKMxnx8Rk5sUW2MQSoeB0iSp4zL0Zle4OB-tCaU9SHrOoh9jRe6xt_-H041NHreBbCDbUAvH0/s2048/IMG_1089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1aJMQOxhScZdugWY-GsVbMrdHyEMqihw2qt8iHZsqYgDxtvaRj59ogXRc1ZP18wU_ffiKMxnx8Rk5sUW2MQSoeB0iSp4zL0Zle4OB-tCaU9SHrOoh9jRe6xt_-H041NHreBbCDbUAvH0/w480-h640/IMG_1089.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we are home, we always go for lots of walks. Sometimes we go to the park, and sometimes we just loop around the block.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPpyqW6JouKOokVPwjuQyj-dUTDiPQhgMT_LZ3zrRlURZxAI8vrjpPKo0G0kDFTitVOsrAyp7N5joi2Xnr7_rS3Y7j-I04wYD-kDMeg2worrJqr01Fs9N1i5O7MXL3oqyKyJFPhffsh2Q/s2048/IMG_1097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPpyqW6JouKOokVPwjuQyj-dUTDiPQhgMT_LZ3zrRlURZxAI8vrjpPKo0G0kDFTitVOsrAyp7N5joi2Xnr7_rS3Y7j-I04wYD-kDMeg2worrJqr01Fs9N1i5O7MXL3oqyKyJFPhffsh2Q/w480-h640/IMG_1097.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRPPfoJyK1fkMHxTGPLlIkb41uF-ZU-dRLeFoCKNI5O79FZ2RjruEMY8RAWpDhIF_la1e2g6qpWjfEX5wWEv3WvTuoUe2hl4KOPDNgJ_NZHNzO7kM4LpkAVKPYbS5Edy7vuxstifp8H7m/s2048/IMG_1098+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRPPfoJyK1fkMHxTGPLlIkb41uF-ZU-dRLeFoCKNI5O79FZ2RjruEMY8RAWpDhIF_la1e2g6qpWjfEX5wWEv3WvTuoUe2hl4KOPDNgJ_NZHNzO7kM4LpkAVKPYbS5Edy7vuxstifp8H7m/w480-h640/IMG_1098+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEzIkpYzGIp4q0rHrRjCni2h-QEFwauMpj5oib9SIJPwv5sqjLkdGWa68i14iuFHf_2qgrv0y2pfJiygRJTsWeKDz_oNC-YBoNrtzsTBnbCNaOSNYM-v-pATvnsfHMifLGzPQWnS5GZBB/s2048/IMG_1099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEzIkpYzGIp4q0rHrRjCni2h-QEFwauMpj5oib9SIJPwv5sqjLkdGWa68i14iuFHf_2qgrv0y2pfJiygRJTsWeKDz_oNC-YBoNrtzsTBnbCNaOSNYM-v-pATvnsfHMifLGzPQWnS5GZBB/w480-h640/IMG_1099.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stopped at the park on Sunday so Ella could burn some energy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both girls were in bed before 7:30, so Michael and I had a little date night in and made hot pot. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLJ5P29QnitwEECQv-3guZxVULkrqX6J25nldx_8KH5IhqhtGKVUIJwNg-LxuJJ7e9k5TgxsXp56fbtjVZqvwm9sSs3D05DZBil2Em4WMwfnxeEWOaEbKnD7u42JjWMjg1vkvCJK-Ycyk/s2048/IMG_1103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLJ5P29QnitwEECQv-3guZxVULkrqX6J25nldx_8KH5IhqhtGKVUIJwNg-LxuJJ7e9k5TgxsXp56fbtjVZqvwm9sSs3D05DZBil2Em4WMwfnxeEWOaEbKnD7u42JjWMjg1vkvCJK-Ycyk/w640-h480/IMG_1103.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaG6FkFPk75cps16YWeVaOoG9Jx29Y3W4n72KXsby-TkjcCU-_IvWSKjRS7PYeOHXskw7qQSRHfRnEqfElHNWH3TYuJVet3mPs2cjzrWFXF7DfDNKvNPUsp_GgSf7NlEQYLbZaiynPGSMp/s2048/IMG_1105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaG6FkFPk75cps16YWeVaOoG9Jx29Y3W4n72KXsby-TkjcCU-_IvWSKjRS7PYeOHXskw7qQSRHfRnEqfElHNWH3TYuJVet3mPs2cjzrWFXF7DfDNKvNPUsp_GgSf7NlEQYLbZaiynPGSMp/w480-h640/IMG_1105.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yum!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a fun, relaxing weekend over here. It's hard to believe in just a few weeks I will be back to work and Ella will be starting school. We have such a great little routine and schedule right now, but we will have to find our new normal pretty soon. We hope everyone has a great week! We will be back on Friday to share our favorites from the week. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Ashley</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-67940812902845988372021-08-06T06:05:00.005-07:002021-08-06T06:29:05.010-07:00Friday Favorites <p style="text-align: center;"> Wow! It has been sooo long since I did a Friday favorites post. Life has been crazy with our newborn Mia, and Ella having some health issues. Ella is still her own person, and I don't think it's my place to share online to strangers. Just know she is absolutely a-okay, but it's been extremely emotional and difficult around here lately, as her mood and behavior has been affected as well. We do hope to have some answers soon!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> With everything going on, I have been feeling sort of 'blah' and I think it's because my self-care has not been a priority. One thing I do for myself is work on this blog... it's my favorite thing to do in my down-time. Obviously free time is rare these days, but when I do get a minute to myself I want to work on this space I have created and continue connecting and sharing with all of you. I am setting a goal for myself to work on my blog everyday, and I hope to be around more than once a month! With that being said, here are some of my favorites from this week!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One-</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCS7on337wn8GIZ60SRgKuR0Xilqw3uUAsl8xuXi8kogaKNSLHMJ7XeyP2qct6neur-0ZAM0LF0yIvnvPiPA8ujEEvmGtq7xWGI81tqQB7GLBjFWIKylTxcpC6w_6OFsj0MQ_drIkaXve/s2048/IMG_0815.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCS7on337wn8GIZ60SRgKuR0Xilqw3uUAsl8xuXi8kogaKNSLHMJ7XeyP2qct6neur-0ZAM0LF0yIvnvPiPA8ujEEvmGtq7xWGI81tqQB7GLBjFWIKylTxcpC6w_6OFsj0MQ_drIkaXve/s320/IMG_0815.JPG" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzoxLOahD2aLegbRHlBb3unTgsUl-gCBBoU34UMbN6M4cUMI3ZDtqlbcimUxv7O1B0Fh_RVz_SSpTOkjAf4cV1sYgl1v30VRDLPqIB1AZwawrNUzmciRCXNnuIJxGvBgpFaahoSOPNTaV/s2048/IMG_0817.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzoxLOahD2aLegbRHlBb3unTgsUl-gCBBoU34UMbN6M4cUMI3ZDtqlbcimUxv7O1B0Fh_RVz_SSpTOkjAf4cV1sYgl1v30VRDLPqIB1AZwawrNUzmciRCXNnuIJxGvBgpFaahoSOPNTaV/s320/IMG_0817.JPG" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__Eeo0XG6Sb0KLjuwFySHo_o84BHqymIDHF75dC_GfVoIlOItRZU63xDyd9kz7aGTwh_ZIPCPhWwNPQKukLLTrcsscgsMu0zD35swhOb0k_uMUksvKxM2LRPEerT9xGgUTFiUAUO5-fYa/s2048/IMG_0818.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__Eeo0XG6Sb0KLjuwFySHo_o84BHqymIDHF75dC_GfVoIlOItRZU63xDyd9kz7aGTwh_ZIPCPhWwNPQKukLLTrcsscgsMu0zD35swhOb0k_uMUksvKxM2LRPEerT9xGgUTFiUAUO5-fYa/s320/IMG_0818.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Having a happy and healthy baby is my FAVORITE. Mia is such a happy little baby, and that makes me sooo happy. I always dreamt of having that smiley infant, and here she is. She still doesn't like being set down what-so-ever, so as long as I am holding her, this is how happy she is. My sweet Mia girl, you are our favorite for now and always.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two-</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyMxGJSr8hbHiMKg1PSH9vok5bn7zyNoWdlWPH2YP-aOqE9KYX9slhl-4sFuUFOk34qLJcOtr2wIddOdnllD8aGUSESexlOp6GTElXkbPHBcDW3NJcmP1Hy2gOcRHpRXn_j27HHr0K4sF/s2048/IMG_0832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyMxGJSr8hbHiMKg1PSH9vok5bn7zyNoWdlWPH2YP-aOqE9KYX9slhl-4sFuUFOk34qLJcOtr2wIddOdnllD8aGUSESexlOp6GTElXkbPHBcDW3NJcmP1Hy2gOcRHpRXn_j27HHr0K4sF/w300-h400/IMG_0832.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-36rOfU8seN69ji1a-jtzrUtftMRatHfUiqjdi0p1coMyNjwNrW6Zfzuhg3K_BSNBH6cagv_Ii-XUkE9VWSdaG-2H0NedGcbncPo11xluUYsNLpxvgpcEE8x09Vu73mr1RjvvGbD6PRu/s2048/IMG_0833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-36rOfU8seN69ji1a-jtzrUtftMRatHfUiqjdi0p1coMyNjwNrW6Zfzuhg3K_BSNBH6cagv_Ii-XUkE9VWSdaG-2H0NedGcbncPo11xluUYsNLpxvgpcEE8x09Vu73mr1RjvvGbD6PRu/w300-h400/IMG_0833.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCNUxkHnww8sTtT37pPvtnOQ6RL1rI9XVYcGDUE4JrM0ZuzwchfOYNn9kHB62mtEat36kjnkvvvuykvvWDgeG72gjhauuFKY1TzmwNzeEkRNstGvl1ETCGFF0W0jxCLqxU9hOMQWNXlI-/s2048/IMG_0834.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCNUxkHnww8sTtT37pPvtnOQ6RL1rI9XVYcGDUE4JrM0ZuzwchfOYNn9kHB62mtEat36kjnkvvvuykvvWDgeG72gjhauuFKY1TzmwNzeEkRNstGvl1ETCGFF0W0jxCLqxU9hOMQWNXlI-/w300-h400/IMG_0834.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjFdooNwZsMtqQeHdcR5L2JSImXIkAA7vw0GZqCKZpmE8BH8mcxPU96qWpv5uX1M_wlVWGW9a40E4DsofsCzBUJViaXySzSu5o3o7ienKL3EGcg_GuV0F-BJ-415e0eG5t5DXKsWfGBmh/s2048/IMG_0835.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjFdooNwZsMtqQeHdcR5L2JSImXIkAA7vw0GZqCKZpmE8BH8mcxPU96qWpv5uX1M_wlVWGW9a40E4DsofsCzBUJViaXySzSu5o3o7ienKL3EGcg_GuV0F-BJ-415e0eG5t5DXKsWfGBmh/w300-h400/IMG_0835.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cutie is another lifelong favorite... I am still just so obsessed with her after all this time. She has changed so much and is still my sweet and silly little girl. Sadly, Ella has had a hard month with some health issues that have been hard on all of us. We've been to urgent cares, her pediatrician anddddd the ER, BUT she does seem to be getting a bit better. I'm not sure if I will share more details here or not, as it's personal for her and not my place to share. Just know that she will be a-okay and we are working on helping her. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Three-</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXZpbXzH2q9pLGsaj16WYaOI2IadRc2sg9teHDlvkdAWgIFDAUOTketf2EOeaR6I5_mgLwHcRjDFdYiXkZoA_l6_sXlUADPERJwRYWf4QLbZiucb_5eXO5DtmbhbSrNm4NzmUnx3Ykq6J/s2048/IMG_6343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXZpbXzH2q9pLGsaj16WYaOI2IadRc2sg9teHDlvkdAWgIFDAUOTketf2EOeaR6I5_mgLwHcRjDFdYiXkZoA_l6_sXlUADPERJwRYWf4QLbZiucb_5eXO5DtmbhbSrNm4NzmUnx3Ykq6J/w640-h480/IMG_6343.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had gyros the other night and it was definitely my favorite dinner of the week! If you live near a Trader Joes, you have to try their Gyro meat, tzatziki sauce and garlic spread. Now that we have two kids, we are always looking for quick and easy (but also healthy-ish.) This meal checked all the boxes. I was able to make the rice right in our rice cooker, and prepped the cucumbers and tomatoes while the meat heated up in the pan. I steamed some broccoli, toasted some pita and voila... dinner! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Four-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAULuQbTKDti1AEifFpuC4Y121sMNv0d0S5A6DJhncj5T9J5Di4PLhZ3EhzgcV28lx9yrdzV6_2dPXxtW-GrP9kEl2BFquQde7V0LSu9ZwqNjI03nyzSCzTGL5f7rZ-dcf0bo4ff4P9OxQ/s2048/IMG_0845.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAULuQbTKDti1AEifFpuC4Y121sMNv0d0S5A6DJhncj5T9J5Di4PLhZ3EhzgcV28lx9yrdzV6_2dPXxtW-GrP9kEl2BFquQde7V0LSu9ZwqNjI03nyzSCzTGL5f7rZ-dcf0bo4ff4P9OxQ/w300-h400/IMG_0845.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtmemDrU3qDlC6QW4Q2LM5g4TL853enZ7B1Y7zpAWi0z6CKCf1OfWyjzMZ0k91eGCt1WN6pSm_Sw3O8dvr5Tf-6MRBKX0mqh-N3luFbxZvjvfaIYkXazBQyje0uhEwWMCjg0d575rm4v0/s2048/IMG_0848+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOtmemDrU3qDlC6QW4Q2LM5g4TL853enZ7B1Y7zpAWi0z6CKCf1OfWyjzMZ0k91eGCt1WN6pSm_Sw3O8dvr5Tf-6MRBKX0mqh-N3luFbxZvjvfaIYkXazBQyje0uhEwWMCjg0d575rm4v0/w300-h400/IMG_0848+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bath time is Mia's favorite! We love this <a href="https://amzn.to/3jsNbgo">infant bathing seat</a> (affiliate link.) We never used something like this with Ella because I thought filling a whole tub to use this seat was a waste of water. However, with siblings it is GREAT. The girls can bathe together and Mia absolutely loves just lounging in her seat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Five-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglItlbm7MttA4WoikuB0brnWgnsxr22lj_bQV0dmMWt-5wdssWo5vtGFKZltXXe2ijhIl7w73LfO502ED0INCgP0-sLBfl4oo5cbFEyZFrcg_fMfs8mNbCxHxF6_3dPZxh1t8jMpCb7oXn/s2048/IMG_0583+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglItlbm7MttA4WoikuB0brnWgnsxr22lj_bQV0dmMWt-5wdssWo5vtGFKZltXXe2ijhIl7w73LfO502ED0INCgP0-sLBfl4oo5cbFEyZFrcg_fMfs8mNbCxHxF6_3dPZxh1t8jMpCb7oXn/w300-h400/IMG_0583+2.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXZLA4BCA-DDFSTbpiuvjhBGc0Vn6BF_qM8j371eGm_SQmw-2WRF8j9fszrJQgWUQ0g41MC8wsky171XIo7MtbU-_KEjOW6v0QjHXrfUCUWG1TT0Yoy4X9hpFp13-VIR33VresB5zjfjD/s2048/IMG_0585.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXZLA4BCA-DDFSTbpiuvjhBGc0Vn6BF_qM8j371eGm_SQmw-2WRF8j9fszrJQgWUQ0g41MC8wsky171XIo7MtbU-_KEjOW6v0QjHXrfUCUWG1TT0Yoy4X9hpFp13-VIR33VresB5zjfjD/w300-h400/IMG_0585.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella has mastered using scissors to cut yarn and it is so exciting to see! She has been working so hard on using her scissors. She still struggles with paper, so we are going to do more activities for this to help her learn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Six-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG6S-zI91HJtaGC484tRERT156_it3R3duQSZmejpLHrvBe9bJeQht_nDb0RpdZ3hwRbEp_kNIsjZTB8RbPse8cAsJArouFugx-QPue3jtz-bhOYvbQ_206AkcA-o5Ky8ORzBoWqmN0Qx/s2048/IMG_0685+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG6S-zI91HJtaGC484tRERT156_it3R3duQSZmejpLHrvBe9bJeQht_nDb0RpdZ3hwRbEp_kNIsjZTB8RbPse8cAsJArouFugx-QPue3jtz-bhOYvbQ_206AkcA-o5Ky8ORzBoWqmN0Qx/w640-h480/IMG_0685+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We created this little plant watering area in our family room and it's Ella's new favorite spot in the house! She keeps asking me to get her more flowers and plants. Next time I take her to Trader Joes we are going to let her get a couple more. She has an area for her watering can and a spot for rags in case she spills.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_So-xdibFgSR6IxXuZYvjafysXHYfL1TlyDw5a3wKlrGP0_LgqbLQv_7MPajurdUMsMqFOiBuobe6-w2EcGDAYfc5KzwTy9aW3Fi-nI6JFxkx0L4Toc62DpDMErQ8l9Le8O-Kg-mTSiZ/s2048/IMG_0603+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_So-xdibFgSR6IxXuZYvjafysXHYfL1TlyDw5a3wKlrGP0_LgqbLQv_7MPajurdUMsMqFOiBuobe6-w2EcGDAYfc5KzwTy9aW3Fi-nI6JFxkx0L4Toc62DpDMErQ8l9Le8O-Kg-mTSiZ/w480-h640/IMG_0603+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before, her plant was on her toy shelf and she had to take it down to water it and this usually resulted in more of a mess than we needed. We are both really excited about her new plant space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seven-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmGRd46JWFXy26qOi-FHBjhyphenhypheniaiwPzqaI7Sz-wUU2-GGw7QZHiiUZ5e5AY_dVBUiAKDgiivlnVMZ_NJ50JoSEZByGyWo8yOUMvY4T06muRs_qz_R1R_2vlClrn1EXdu_rlTTV-NlzYokA/s2048/IMG_0745+3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmGRd46JWFXy26qOi-FHBjhyphenhypheniaiwPzqaI7Sz-wUU2-GGw7QZHiiUZ5e5AY_dVBUiAKDgiivlnVMZ_NJ50JoSEZByGyWo8yOUMvY4T06muRs_qz_R1R_2vlClrn1EXdu_rlTTV-NlzYokA/w480-h640/IMG_0745+3.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia actually LOVES tummy time and is getting so strong already. She rolled from her belly to her back the other day and it was so exciting! Ella was not a fan of tummy time! It's so funny to see how different they are already. She absolutely loves <a href="https://amzn.to/3xxxdXk">this little mirror</a> (affiliate link) that we set in front of her. It's big motivation for her to lift up her head to look up at her self. She has strong neck muscles already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmSzMrRQHbmkFe5QZGOm6InRX1fkswoQzZBrjpmddAoKSa0kdFIG3Oy1SFe29HiPFjlZVd-sqiCwCsZmSg_L8RHzJc79TzxfCbSKVHfR8s2AnEyyjrGAGwgqYz-rphzElSCPuIwH6wYIK/s2048/IMG_0742.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmSzMrRQHbmkFe5QZGOm6InRX1fkswoQzZBrjpmddAoKSa0kdFIG3Oy1SFe29HiPFjlZVd-sqiCwCsZmSg_L8RHzJc79TzxfCbSKVHfR8s2AnEyyjrGAGwgqYz-rphzElSCPuIwH6wYIK/w480-h640/IMG_0742.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See this proud girls face after a good tummy-time workout? Her little faces are so cute to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eight-</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijV52DJ8HNFiih9qk9UM8pxiO655ClcuFUmPBj-CRhoApnvDO_tB1j_cq6sY78Q-Dl5rI4lOqwzq_ww8L38q8E0g2W0gas1DEmOrJQ5RCELnawblP_4b6WP33SzqYnevWcyWpjFrqov0Bc/s2048/IMG_0617.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijV52DJ8HNFiih9qk9UM8pxiO655ClcuFUmPBj-CRhoApnvDO_tB1j_cq6sY78Q-Dl5rI4lOqwzq_ww8L38q8E0g2W0gas1DEmOrJQ5RCELnawblP_4b6WP33SzqYnevWcyWpjFrqov0Bc/w480-h640/IMG_0617.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been really obsessed with Starbuck's new brown sugar oat milk espresso. It's probably my favorite drink right now. I tried it once and was immediately in love, but I am not one to spend 5-6$ per day on a coffee out. Instead, I made my own version and it was honestly pretty good! I made an espresso in our Nespresso machine, and added stevia, cinnamon and oat milk. I chose stevia instead of brown sugar because it makes it a bit healthier. It tastes yummy when hot but I prefer it iced! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nine-</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFOG7wlesVWdfUqT6PlxTBKk632spT5wGbmUhUB8pYYYs13djjeE6LWB546zoCXxD9rjFZGzDiMzMwYYqwhq57Xe-WT0ftaZmHmpxxiomf5062klD7yo9lOTYSCD_IrL9hRRug5Sk-KU3/s2048/IMG_0781.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFOG7wlesVWdfUqT6PlxTBKk632spT5wGbmUhUB8pYYYs13djjeE6LWB546zoCXxD9rjFZGzDiMzMwYYqwhq57Xe-WT0ftaZmHmpxxiomf5062klD7yo9lOTYSCD_IrL9hRRug5Sk-KU3/w480-h640/IMG_0781.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least are these two cuties on the swing together. Having kids is funny. With the first baby, you are so paranoid and careful. I would have NEVER stuck Ella in a swing at two months old. But poor Mia is dragged around by her older sister and when Ella asks to have Mia in the swing with her, that's what she gets. Mia is a trooper though and rarely if ever seems bothered. I think they are going to have such a sweet bond as they get older... They already do, but it's going to be on another level when they can actually play together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all I have for favorites this week, and sweet Mia is already looking like she might be awake for the day... it's 6 am :D So that's fun. We will hopefully be back on Monday to share our weekend with you guys, as long as I find time to throw a post together. Have a happy Friday and a great week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ashley</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">xoxo</span></div></div></div></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-64402272045333437712021-07-29T13:20:00.001-07:002021-07-29T13:20:08.269-07:00Home Tour- Updated Play Room! <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVZIVyGiJC5I0hJ-k5F_YHCtLPIVvp0zgrRDyj_w9LaqIqnoWxzgm2KOzYPyxF0HpwVbilT7Ephz4gomOQGgkUQLbBWPVlfpsBWgAo0-gLfDPRGcOJocgrCCV6zPLItr0Cs2ZJMU4aHjj/s1800/IMG_5282.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVZIVyGiJC5I0hJ-k5F_YHCtLPIVvp0zgrRDyj_w9LaqIqnoWxzgm2KOzYPyxF0HpwVbilT7Ephz4gomOQGgkUQLbBWPVlfpsBWgAo0-gLfDPRGcOJocgrCCV6zPLItr0Cs2ZJMU4aHjj/w640-h640/IMG_5282.PNG" width="640" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Today we are sharing our updated play room tour. I know I haven't shared many pictures of our new home, but I promise I am working on it!</p><p style="text-align: center;">One thing I battled with was where to put our 'play room' once Mia arrived. Our old play room, which you can <a href="https://www.adventureswithellamarie.com/2020/12/home-tour-playroom.html">see here</a>, was in the bedroom that now serves as Mia's nursery. I really wanted the girls to have a big open space where they could play and have play dates, and without it feeling like toys are ALL over the house. I wanted a large space so things could be contained to that one space. We are fortunate that we have a living room and a family room, so we decided to convert our 'formal' living room into the girls' play space. It's very non-traditional, but it works for us and Ella loves it! If you follow us on Instagram, you've seen plenty of pics taken in this room. If not, you should go <a href="http://www.instagram.com/adventureswithellamarie">follow us now</a>! :) </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the fun space-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJAKN2u_JOHiCLThCTu33AiotzHO7GYskQX7GycMul4EYjwiIagoCgWS1BNHRSRAzW2p8LuAxExl-M8LSRS-3vmsMwjHHHPQ0vXoGzKMxycyafk1WBCkCKA6QDXlslXJV2bqd9b0s2ILX/s2048/IMG_5255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJAKN2u_JOHiCLThCTu33AiotzHO7GYskQX7GycMul4EYjwiIagoCgWS1BNHRSRAzW2p8LuAxExl-M8LSRS-3vmsMwjHHHPQ0vXoGzKMxycyafk1WBCkCKA6QDXlslXJV2bqd9b0s2ILX/w480-h640/IMG_5255.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her play kitchen and babies are two of her favorite things to play with. Ella is so imaginative, and is always cooking something up for her babies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitchen- IKEA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Highchair- Amazon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABvVzPKgze7pBHgmMfXzCVQEojkzg0zFe1trBBMEhp4_gSM3rDfn6vt5fvhLLxYToRYKX8-fAfipwf-mKOtZd80yCez3fXPrjwCl24ApSgejgRNHsiz0hlHOedwBguSC4mj_cuDd4wIY6/s2048/IMG_5256+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABvVzPKgze7pBHgmMfXzCVQEojkzg0zFe1trBBMEhp4_gSM3rDfn6vt5fvhLLxYToRYKX8-fAfipwf-mKOtZd80yCez3fXPrjwCl24ApSgejgRNHsiz0hlHOedwBguSC4mj_cuDd4wIY6/w640-h480/IMG_5256+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ordered a little nugget sofa for the play room and it took almost 4 months to arrive!!! Crazy, right? I think it's comfortable and looks cute, but I do think overall it's probably overpriced for what you are getting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sofa- Nugget</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rug- Amazon </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJHQCMpP4E9S_9nleLgy_GLB2dX6PBtoeK4bf5Hy5of-_D4Qy1l0yibb-e93h6DHkvf9N-IZMRkqZUJfanHf5AgxMkeCGOZ23bvdS8_Wn3Y54NGI57-ix7HwmgxEUBA4nhtBM4ikIafso/s2048/IMG_5257+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJHQCMpP4E9S_9nleLgy_GLB2dX6PBtoeK4bf5Hy5of-_D4Qy1l0yibb-e93h6DHkvf9N-IZMRkqZUJfanHf5AgxMkeCGOZ23bvdS8_Wn3Y54NGI57-ix7HwmgxEUBA4nhtBM4ikIafso/w480-h640/IMG_5257+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We finally got our fireplace refinished and while it's not perfect, we really like it. It took a longggg time as our first handyman ditched us mid-project and never returned our calls. We never even got a chance to pay him for what he had started, because he wanted to get paid at the end... I guess maybe that was a good thing for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bookcase- IKEA </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ8Ia2Iz6fcyIPsEDgfQPJEwmjUS9lCcv7fI2lW6IgZ9sQ18mZvKgB_jLtCpeaGCvwMDbO2VyEarmhun5TxKXBO5QrMBO72j_anQeXxWpgn1-WMGnbd9Mq0QzeWqgdP24bCGUBVukBldG/s2048/IMG_5260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ8Ia2Iz6fcyIPsEDgfQPJEwmjUS9lCcv7fI2lW6IgZ9sQ18mZvKgB_jLtCpeaGCvwMDbO2VyEarmhun5TxKXBO5QrMBO72j_anQeXxWpgn1-WMGnbd9Mq0QzeWqgdP24bCGUBVukBldG/w480-h640/IMG_5260.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Ella's art area. She has her easel, and cart with various art supplies. Painting is definitely her favorite right now. Gluing is a close second! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Easel- IKEA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cart- IKEA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5MVhYAgZIGFAifG2nxVgoR5e5wGmQm3Wt9GAD-GaQlOuXV1l0-m1701FxFhY-nuOIzrUoAQ74AG4Y6bQPZzwajsFjK3RAm5dTKXz-MLbI9eLfIqlGcCvc3e0ts_jP6tXQ2TOmjMV78x8/s2048/IMG_5263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5MVhYAgZIGFAifG2nxVgoR5e5wGmQm3Wt9GAD-GaQlOuXV1l0-m1701FxFhY-nuOIzrUoAQ74AG4Y6bQPZzwajsFjK3RAm5dTKXz-MLbI9eLfIqlGcCvc3e0ts_jP6tXQ2TOmjMV78x8/w640-h480/IMG_5263.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We just need some artwork for the walls! I am so bad about hanging things up, so it will probably be another year before I actually do anything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0movqKIHTYZIQzrI7KbIppgYasF7JdmAOvNvnkM57AbPvJ1xAwm42NZEdzCR9X2QvzyfGQcJYSxOQfCxZjMIzqy8jH1CM4KiRQtEouQve69kQ9E0UpALdv-1JWcG30RRdCj26-J6AYahT/s2048/IMG_5265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0movqKIHTYZIQzrI7KbIppgYasF7JdmAOvNvnkM57AbPvJ1xAwm42NZEdzCR9X2QvzyfGQcJYSxOQfCxZjMIzqy8jH1CM4KiRQtEouQve69kQ9E0UpALdv-1JWcG30RRdCj26-J6AYahT/w640-h480/IMG_5265.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's so nice having the space to give the girl's a play room like this. It would have been my dream growing up to have such a fun room. Side note- we took this picture before miss Mia arrived and now that play gym is getting a lot more use! I need a picture of the girls in here 'playing' together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pikler triangle- Montessori Climber </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Play gym- IKEA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNL76CAiEk1559bezKZvydzdUaPxqsfVg6PqbmrgLlLgFJaJUURbFY6kwEaQU3glnRM-mD8n2HOTnSbtCjIA9t5aPypXCnvimgKV3wOaYgX-87s13mfQFTcNtzarH4CkJCdYYnJbBLkAX/s2048/IMG_4991+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNL76CAiEk1559bezKZvydzdUaPxqsfVg6PqbmrgLlLgFJaJUURbFY6kwEaQU3glnRM-mD8n2HOTnSbtCjIA9t5aPypXCnvimgKV3wOaYgX-87s13mfQFTcNtzarH4CkJCdYYnJbBLkAX/w480-h640/IMG_4991+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ella says thanks for checking out our play room! We will be sure to take more pictures of other rooms soon! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">-Ashley</p><p style="text-align: center;">xoxo </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-33182523930665026262021-07-26T08:45:00.001-07:002021-07-26T08:45:14.716-07:00Mia @ 2 Months <p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoSYf_MxEKUl9vF6nNykIQ3amkrtnD3o8dJ_eZVWyjHOSvG_oexcbIm1bO_JCeQOulgpVyZ5SwAtWwUzcaB9Px7BDCtoL4ElN3yGDvZCmrxUmP_Wde_K5JiPeNM_DmE0uJ8xtQ-uMgTPR/s2048/IMG_0020_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoSYf_MxEKUl9vF6nNykIQ3amkrtnD3o8dJ_eZVWyjHOSvG_oexcbIm1bO_JCeQOulgpVyZ5SwAtWwUzcaB9Px7BDCtoL4ElN3yGDvZCmrxUmP_Wde_K5JiPeNM_DmE0uJ8xtQ-uMgTPR/w480-h640/IMG_0020_jpg.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Mia Rose is 2 months old and perfect as can be! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESWUUkwygwygQRsd-9lHCaGWQjSKx8WTBnNqUbVq2vqEAt-59aa8htQRToP9PJOtWjpESGkPo3V80jkhWpfFx3I8-8wV9BVrdqtajtIeylh9Ihyphenhypheny_-S1cvijwwmEfjQks1Lpk7QVfOn9M/s2048/IMG_9860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESWUUkwygwygQRsd-9lHCaGWQjSKx8WTBnNqUbVq2vqEAt-59aa8htQRToP9PJOtWjpESGkPo3V80jkhWpfFx3I8-8wV9BVrdqtajtIeylh9Ihyphenhypheny_-S1cvijwwmEfjQks1Lpk7QVfOn9M/w300-h400/IMG_9860.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXx_xFywDqRGcg7mdy4r3un-VuDrjerBMI6kaohy-Q0RzhXd4PQj08AVRX24PQM1VYkAhQwtFuVQbwssJaYbhzC38msRGm1e1w50z6hVwESFGjKqaOPw5TZpUKHOAkZZG0QMu17_6oWMbO/s2048/IMG_9852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXx_xFywDqRGcg7mdy4r3un-VuDrjerBMI6kaohy-Q0RzhXd4PQj08AVRX24PQM1VYkAhQwtFuVQbwssJaYbhzC38msRGm1e1w50z6hVwESFGjKqaOPw5TZpUKHOAkZZG0QMu17_6oWMbO/w300-h400/IMG_9852.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia recently had her 2 month check up and vaccinations. She did great! As you can see, she was all smiles... even AFTER the shots. She weighs 12 pounds 2 ounces- she has grown so much. I forgot how long they said she was, but I know she has grown 2 inches since her check up at 2 weeks, and the doctor thought that was mighty impressive. I went from nursing to pumping and now she is only formula fed. I wanted to breastfeed longer, but it really is just so much work and was really affecting me emotionally. I made the decision I thought was best. Mia is doing great on formula.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a really hard first 4-5 weeks with Mia, but she has gotten a lot easier these days. I am so thankful for how easy she is, because Ella has been keeping our hands FULL. Mia is such a happy little girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0kMKawsgUliujU5m-cWOj_BfA5WMPd1AlrOKhkVPt-Sq_vDN-hZI-dtc55v_4EI6x_evjJMqOeGRT8B5EyC5558pa4SFkvapt8NWX4QsvI4o9BQ1Ee3hCgm3kjUqjFilccmnsKJbPk_y/s2048/IMG_9948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0kMKawsgUliujU5m-cWOj_BfA5WMPd1AlrOKhkVPt-Sq_vDN-hZI-dtc55v_4EI6x_evjJMqOeGRT8B5EyC5558pa4SFkvapt8NWX4QsvI4o9BQ1Ee3hCgm3kjUqjFilccmnsKJbPk_y/w480-h640/IMG_9948.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She loves stroller rides! Her favorite is when I take her and Ella in the double stroller so they can face each other :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXmMPZhBNd2aL1cI00A1pgNUD9OrpuJq2_Yl5HWph4J-4g_3ozKHkiwh8JFppNwAG3_VFrzmZZuz9pkuP2P-y9h3u06bBU2zmvpLrHHAGEZ7VP9XeS1vdtSJNDln9h4DE32SsQfi2V9OA/s2048/IMG_9738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXmMPZhBNd2aL1cI00A1pgNUD9OrpuJq2_Yl5HWph4J-4g_3ozKHkiwh8JFppNwAG3_VFrzmZZuz9pkuP2P-y9h3u06bBU2zmvpLrHHAGEZ7VP9XeS1vdtSJNDln9h4DE32SsQfi2V9OA/w480-h640/IMG_9738.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia also loves taking a warm bath. I rarely bathed Ella because her skin was really sensitive and she absolutely hated it. Mia LOVES the bath and we bath her every single night. It's a part of her nightly routine and I swear she knows when she gets a warm bath that her bedtime is near... and it totally winds her down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtnxI0fnuOzFwmH-5yoxDyYHGttIghLURSq6OnBL7C3XtvCCZvNuJRnNQC_WvM5N4AMNrfs3j3TM3LzaqZHNTdxVsCsNEwp49infvJRN3gFiBIDhj8_3RXvpTGcsPwL8Tpls1OqZaGQTK/s2048/IMG_9770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtnxI0fnuOzFwmH-5yoxDyYHGttIghLURSq6OnBL7C3XtvCCZvNuJRnNQC_WvM5N4AMNrfs3j3TM3LzaqZHNTdxVsCsNEwp49infvJRN3gFiBIDhj8_3RXvpTGcsPwL8Tpls1OqZaGQTK/w640-h480/IMG_9770.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia OBVIOUSLY adores her big sister... and Ella adores her. It's so incredibly sweet, I can't even handle it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What else is Mia up to?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia was a terrible sleeper at first... then she became an amazing sleeper- only waking up once to eat. Now she is back to eating 2x at night, but I am hoping she's just going through a growth spurt! She loves to lick her hands, and once in a while will suck her thumb. Staring up at her dangling toys on her play gym is her favorite! She does well during tummy time too. She can lift herself slightly and her head control is getting better... but she is still very wobbly. Mia makes lots of noises- grunts, coos etc. She can hold onto objects but doesn't attempt to reach for them yet. Overall, she is sweet, happy and pretty darn close to perfect! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will try to be better about sharing pictures and updates more regularly. Thanks for reading! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-34621082458930556592021-07-26T08:27:00.002-07:002021-07-26T08:27:09.684-07:00Family Update <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwxVFm-UJDX6ls6mmPq517NdMXRSFv5EZIhQMZzKJQenXpJ6DB8VpY0LSu_1mfJERdjuOFDYinvRA-5ZQRDYtEKn-_Dzh2ub4JMiCE5zkCApbANUis_DfKWYIgG587tvC9tarODmFvugu/s2048/0DE39775-11EF-4C93-A279-3119C7741408.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwxVFm-UJDX6ls6mmPq517NdMXRSFv5EZIhQMZzKJQenXpJ6DB8VpY0LSu_1mfJERdjuOFDYinvRA-5ZQRDYtEKn-_Dzh2ub4JMiCE5zkCApbANUis_DfKWYIgG587tvC9tarODmFvugu/w640-h640/0DE39775-11EF-4C93-A279-3119C7741408.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month since I did a blog post. Life has obviously been a little crazy and finding free time to work on my blog has been pretty much non existent. I had a free moment this morning, so I figured I would share some pictures with you guys and update you on how we're all doing. I am realizing now that we don't have a single picture of the 4 of us yet... wow! Adding that to my 'to do' list. I should probably hire a professional but let's be honest, I will probably take it on my iPhone.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzEIuSCvziiuWF38WRU3w5WQUBiZ_EYoB3QuDXcVuJD6LRB_Sg97S3YZXpG4GsETo5YNuGTRY32uPEa5Q8FTPdH2I0uziztTzTmaZ5Zwk-3eMZtsyJGkrMqfk9VR32FKDluR52j_vr3X-/s2048/IMG_7455_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzEIuSCvziiuWF38WRU3w5WQUBiZ_EYoB3QuDXcVuJD6LRB_Sg97S3YZXpG4GsETo5YNuGTRY32uPEa5Q8FTPdH2I0uziztTzTmaZ5Zwk-3eMZtsyJGkrMqfk9VR32FKDluR52j_vr3X-/w640-h480/IMG_7455_jpg.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ella has adjusted to being a big sister amazingly well. She does have moments of jealousy once in a while, but it's pretty rare. I am very proud of her. I think it's been harder on me than it has been on her. I hate seeing how much her life has changed and how little one on one attention she gets now, as compared to before. I cried almost every single day for the first month, mostly because of Mom guilt, but sometimes just from feeling overwhelmed too. It has already gotten easier and I know will continue to get easier as Mia gets older and less clingy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN1VojswGsRJPQRPvNP8x6OCASZVN7A6-LznfFbbNWLClt7kZWYbkqmpewLvaVjKX4HjaLAbUaHoQTDJIAgXaKCfpx2Vt-gmljaClnhzYLXan8IURXL3TVurHuODjcTZKlXVjcFJwDn2N/s2048/IMG_7139+3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpN1VojswGsRJPQRPvNP8x6OCASZVN7A6-LznfFbbNWLClt7kZWYbkqmpewLvaVjKX4HjaLAbUaHoQTDJIAgXaKCfpx2Vt-gmljaClnhzYLXan8IURXL3TVurHuODjcTZKlXVjcFJwDn2N/w640-h480/IMG_7139+3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: center;">Ella is obsessed with Mia. Every time she wakes up, she asks to see Mia. When Mia is sleeping, Ella is itching to wake her up. She'll say 'good morning sweetie' and it absolutely cracks me up. While Ella doesn't love helping fetch diapers as much as I thought she would, she does love imitating me. She takes care of her bunny the same way I take care of Mia and it's so funny! I catch her burping her bunny all the time and will tell me "Mom, bunny crying. Needs to sleep!" When I was younger I loved playing house and pretending to be a Mommy to my babies, and Ella is the same way. It amazes me that here I am, living my lifelong dream of being a Mom. I am so blessed! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are some pictures of my beautiful girls together... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9Gj84kk9sq4Tvfa0H5rmgBTU_XfM8pT50MOIPeXhEjHHN5m9XDxIrbYVn70l7nq7m4_eYEaLpikQhhr_vM7o8QksknObjqvd5GoMHke1Rt6meYaPaXu9xO3x3EzG-9N0diTdaJ0JVron/s2048/97E2C2EE-15D2-4FAB-9D79-D5798283D025.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9Gj84kk9sq4Tvfa0H5rmgBTU_XfM8pT50MOIPeXhEjHHN5m9XDxIrbYVn70l7nq7m4_eYEaLpikQhhr_vM7o8QksknObjqvd5GoMHke1Rt6meYaPaXu9xO3x3EzG-9N0diTdaJ0JVron/w640-h640/97E2C2EE-15D2-4FAB-9D79-D5798283D025.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I may be biased but I think they are two of the most gorgeous humans I know!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhxg24Ak_yBlWuXxVvG7FhmU6_fo4peLl9QJvoN8YeYady_eMcfTTiwZuamJl_hyphenhyphenmAOjHk44gKOwkZxU8RYu4H90hqH008yrK6M0gRyzPfoeAfDiSgHWyaJj1FNa8tCSFo7Es4fFCpycT/s2048/IMG_7241_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhxg24Ak_yBlWuXxVvG7FhmU6_fo4peLl9QJvoN8YeYady_eMcfTTiwZuamJl_hyphenhyphenmAOjHk44gKOwkZxU8RYu4H90hqH008yrK6M0gRyzPfoeAfDiSgHWyaJj1FNa8tCSFo7Es4fFCpycT/w300-h400/IMG_7241_jpg.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo0ubvx4qCGPyneKbMX0Q92UY2At9vZ2kB6dWXQK1KCICgg2pdI76HK0P4nvJ8YZB8jKhoYw9fb2qJ5EwONnP8RbYshpm6S8UmhYf3xMkUNjSDsK6_4zHufG5g3KJbLFedjFFVOaYrGps/s2048/IMG_7245_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo0ubvx4qCGPyneKbMX0Q92UY2At9vZ2kB6dWXQK1KCICgg2pdI76HK0P4nvJ8YZB8jKhoYw9fb2qJ5EwONnP8RbYshpm6S8UmhYf3xMkUNjSDsK6_4zHufG5g3KJbLFedjFFVOaYrGps/w300-h400/IMG_7245_jpg.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Love these two cuties. Ella thinks it's so funny when I let her hold Mia. "SO heavy Mama!"</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpp93i34kJUF3ab8WJBD8zdlPDhEOgs_wytNrMCcJ0_KuJfSBNCQjG2tjzdTGYK9nKAcct26inBu_wIvGytWiyuPWZ41L2bVISoTx9xi1Z-46MzqM97CYwrBmBL9BxBxu5HtboCyKgRBo/s2048/IMG_7361_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpp93i34kJUF3ab8WJBD8zdlPDhEOgs_wytNrMCcJ0_KuJfSBNCQjG2tjzdTGYK9nKAcct26inBu_wIvGytWiyuPWZ41L2bVISoTx9xi1Z-46MzqM97CYwrBmBL9BxBxu5HtboCyKgRBo/w300-h400/IMG_7361_jpg.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFH7Dme2jlJzB7os_mBMxMEvZmT4eo2HHAaEWdjAFvSIBR_pPPNcsteWQJFVTL6CMVpDeBZjD_6hRgxGhM7LCMdKUHYbF9l9EEpqPMZC0N9u6n7gHXrYqzssZ5Vz38Gb2genieu9QFb49N/s2048/IMG_7364_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFH7Dme2jlJzB7os_mBMxMEvZmT4eo2HHAaEWdjAFvSIBR_pPPNcsteWQJFVTL6CMVpDeBZjD_6hRgxGhM7LCMdKUHYbF9l9EEpqPMZC0N9u6n7gHXrYqzssZ5Vz38Gb2genieu9QFb49N/w300-h400/IMG_7364_jpg.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Matching outfits, of course! These were a gift from a coworker but she got them at Carters. I just love the matching outfits! I can't wait for Christmas... matching jammies for the WHOLE family! :D </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosvuvjkXoR4lj9dFni5lX-wx4GnH-bstIS2zl9-KpIcasfSnZYPtrC1XJWSvgqbHE4y1Np3RcAcKwdvwb2nNVyrp2oSrxtXbUYt4mqOdqxcrUGiYgdjtjjRMvX7vsMepfGB69BNkA9Wog/s2048/IMG_8612_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosvuvjkXoR4lj9dFni5lX-wx4GnH-bstIS2zl9-KpIcasfSnZYPtrC1XJWSvgqbHE4y1Np3RcAcKwdvwb2nNVyrp2oSrxtXbUYt4mqOdqxcrUGiYgdjtjjRMvX7vsMepfGB69BNkA9Wog/w480-h640/IMG_8612_jpg.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, Ella is obsessed! We all are! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1M4eoW7fCLEgl9n_c5CuCLTjQL27ivUf0s63W26E0t9Kr35coLKccjTRNQPllkEv9SsyxOo-1HJ0aYOYo1_QfMqZ_xd8L4c2o6J-Hd9UgLnMvmIKO0pnLmWs1Uyrp706d9OA7dnb2hY4/s2048/IMG_7471+3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1M4eoW7fCLEgl9n_c5CuCLTjQL27ivUf0s63W26E0t9Kr35coLKccjTRNQPllkEv9SsyxOo-1HJ0aYOYo1_QfMqZ_xd8L4c2o6J-Hd9UgLnMvmIKO0pnLmWs1Uyrp706d9OA7dnb2hY4/w480-h640/IMG_7471+3.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia likes being held way more than Ella ever did and any moment she is awake, I pretty much can't put her down. This makes balancing the two girls more difficult because I can't always do exactly what Ella wants of me in the moment. Because of this, I have tried to make sure Ella-Mommy time is a priority. Whether it's a quick trip to the grocery store or park, just the two of us, or if we can- a whole day date.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbrWoIWxgaZOVD4ysshHS2swjPkKAoZEAzTOZ-KfnsnMmvqCqAmHwpynE-udKyMp2OVRHchR_hyt2TZYgx-xZOrdtUouraNjYIYetDNQEmR8aE0mEZmPvJv9T_puqruAAT0MIJSjDdW3k/s2048/IMG_8109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbrWoIWxgaZOVD4ysshHS2swjPkKAoZEAzTOZ-KfnsnMmvqCqAmHwpynE-udKyMp2OVRHchR_hyt2TZYgx-xZOrdtUouraNjYIYetDNQEmR8aE0mEZmPvJv9T_puqruAAT0MIJSjDdW3k/w480-h640/IMG_8109.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most recently, Ella and I spent a morning at this small little theme park for small children called Adventure City! Ella had a BLAST and it was so nice spending time with her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweKdhicah08Nk-mVBzgVCCtD7y0OpCs7xPRxbvDPtOlBDxfJSVXJsDD-POSvXPfQzNSbIwLQ1H1gYMMq7fFc-8es4RnvVEF6sOipg6j9mYGZ6Sf0RlRDQyHE2MYm_tWyPB2VLOmA_L_BT/s2048/IMG_8076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjweKdhicah08Nk-mVBzgVCCtD7y0OpCs7xPRxbvDPtOlBDxfJSVXJsDD-POSvXPfQzNSbIwLQ1H1gYMMq7fFc-8es4RnvVEF6sOipg6j9mYGZ6Sf0RlRDQyHE2MYm_tWyPB2VLOmA_L_BT/w480-h640/IMG_8076.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDaAl7qAfOLIhK2DyNtpk8rjgUY1y7h7OWhpq7mmnk1KmatKh6gX1-89i4myw4lJ1WTiK8JuyVyhu6pquu7t8o6IOaWJLAat6XB6dCPkrvU4g7UdrEWossAHI3A_rRvwtV_yY2JELO2tx/s2048/IMG_8106.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDaAl7qAfOLIhK2DyNtpk8rjgUY1y7h7OWhpq7mmnk1KmatKh6gX1-89i4myw4lJ1WTiK8JuyVyhu6pquu7t8o6IOaWJLAat6XB6dCPkrvU4g7UdrEWossAHI3A_rRvwtV_yY2JELO2tx/w640-h480/IMG_8106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLOy8CCN6bNUJ4wNP8j9VHKA6duJLBA_qXtuKqQyK30brgPyziLQ4gbRcySem9N6EPnLd3GEtk2FLObgibagfOkJ57PAZbox0U4B-AO7yMmGm7e2vvpLcuiSryqLz2YCCKBhjzHiYwcel/s2048/IMG_8134_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLOy8CCN6bNUJ4wNP8j9VHKA6duJLBA_qXtuKqQyK30brgPyziLQ4gbRcySem9N6EPnLd3GEtk2FLObgibagfOkJ57PAZbox0U4B-AO7yMmGm7e2vvpLcuiSryqLz2YCCKBhjzHiYwcel/w480-h640/IMG_8134_jpg+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ella is definitely going to love rollercoasters when she gets older. This is a pic from one of the rides but she insisted I take her on the rollercoaster too... She barely made the height requirement, but was allowed to ride with me. Even I thought it went fast, but Ella had a blast and asked to go on again! I wish I had a picture of her on the rollercoaster too. It was precious! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7x89EGWfZnlOBRfICGoAkUPqTlfNtvp4SaG8i9Z7QJlEzXZ9y9EeJ7PEwWn4LYNoRmmHivWnfFy3Mgv3_1wzzd9WRC0fasfEeN23Wclv4yjPhsMCp1mYJtmkMvoY6V9XaHy0mal82yU62/s2048/IMG_8144+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7x89EGWfZnlOBRfICGoAkUPqTlfNtvp4SaG8i9Z7QJlEzXZ9y9EeJ7PEwWn4LYNoRmmHivWnfFy3Mgv3_1wzzd9WRC0fasfEeN23Wclv4yjPhsMCp1mYJtmkMvoY6V9XaHy0mal82yU62/w480-h640/IMG_8144+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwVA2wwexoU388S7cbPNWwiO4gztsR7sNP5T_2zsp6GFrx45gQMTusfwZ1qcjiu2YBIUBR9MA7HD685BfZtRo6gnPtvLrKpxaI0JcKk8K9w88JhIIeTCOySug_Xvcfi2AeaFtRtsn9-MF/s2048/IMG_8169_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwVA2wwexoU388S7cbPNWwiO4gztsR7sNP5T_2zsp6GFrx45gQMTusfwZ1qcjiu2YBIUBR9MA7HD685BfZtRo6gnPtvLrKpxaI0JcKk8K9w88JhIIeTCOySug_Xvcfi2AeaFtRtsn9-MF/w480-h640/IMG_8169_jpg+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I promise she loves this ride! She has a very sad looking resting face but she was happy, just a little tired.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuyfQEwLebkTG6Sabz3ZOquWpTCi8HG2YEixfGUYQ5SsfbWa8sj0t0Xyp4vi6rMInZDAB4B4YcSYWGXkdXAbro6A7GcPg8-az2IUFIyzqmaeuNNUdWUgHakuVMZU3Ts-zAgKb4Fzss4fF/s2048/IMG_8158_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuyfQEwLebkTG6Sabz3ZOquWpTCi8HG2YEixfGUYQ5SsfbWa8sj0t0Xyp4vi6rMInZDAB4B4YcSYWGXkdXAbro6A7GcPg8-az2IUFIyzqmaeuNNUdWUgHakuVMZU3Ts-zAgKb4Fzss4fF/w480-h640/IMG_8158_jpg+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And an ice cream to end our fun day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVAvor6iZTPCznaBaCdOwHPW0XD5uG-Y-pHm5FZ-S0y3K0FX1Ei4qAPsBNymH8f7Rm-w9Uqd7q0e6UwzXYrFTRbyORidJzS6GiTF9hVtsUHY8TWHzruChxK7T-ntVoDczhaSnohvZj73y/s2048/IMG_8654_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVAvor6iZTPCznaBaCdOwHPW0XD5uG-Y-pHm5FZ-S0y3K0FX1Ei4qAPsBNymH8f7Rm-w9Uqd7q0e6UwzXYrFTRbyORidJzS6GiTF9hVtsUHY8TWHzruChxK7T-ntVoDczhaSnohvZj73y/w640-h480/IMG_8654_jpg.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We try to do things as a family of 4 as well. Unfortunately Mia was sleeping in her stroller when we too these pics, so we didn't get any of her, but she was there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGbXQJ2AOCh4kGtDcTZmBcKL_WiDGE5SeYeLvKYu_LAFfrzzsxS852KxYi7TXOqVQowd-I0K-RC8CRs04iTK68L-x4JJ7Wso4_F61LPyMWfQw4qXZuV_ihi6A4IrtgbSUecE-9E2o9XkJ/s2048/IMG_8657_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGbXQJ2AOCh4kGtDcTZmBcKL_WiDGE5SeYeLvKYu_LAFfrzzsxS852KxYi7TXOqVQowd-I0K-RC8CRs04iTK68L-x4JJ7Wso4_F61LPyMWfQw4qXZuV_ihi6A4IrtgbSUecE-9E2o9XkJ/w480-h640/IMG_8657_jpg.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkTeMXFzippa2hzo1Zk1VuJxNjsxYWxXTa9YOYL5OhazdU_hietHxmZ3zjDzif5vfhRTqbm0u6lexmxP4EMdlN5ZS86vGZJ5LWWOkyJKFYTIg2NE1JJblJ-Z7OMvt5jzNAZSnjY1KsuMN/s2048/IMG_8651_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkTeMXFzippa2hzo1Zk1VuJxNjsxYWxXTa9YOYL5OhazdU_hietHxmZ3zjDzif5vfhRTqbm0u6lexmxP4EMdlN5ZS86vGZJ5LWWOkyJKFYTIg2NE1JJblJ-Z7OMvt5jzNAZSnjY1KsuMN/w640-h480/IMG_8651_jpg+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love my sweet little family!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And miss Mia girl is doing great! The first 4 weeks were a bit rough, as we had to learn about our sweetie's needs and figure out what her crying meant. Now we know our girl likes to eat, sleep, be held and that's just about it... Haha! Her fussiness is already so much better, we just can't let her get over tired and we are okay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhUUkC4YaRR4GSU3uTWD72xGOT7TJcA9WNFj6KgeilJ7xUQ-_DC3KQ4v8S77ex-O3ZAyXmBifB01g9U1g-SwfWQnrA3gi0UL2FDI2kswYcnvwxDraZlcDJAcfkAWLtRKubR8w61r_FU6A/s2048/IMG_8195+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhUUkC4YaRR4GSU3uTWD72xGOT7TJcA9WNFj6KgeilJ7xUQ-_DC3KQ4v8S77ex-O3ZAyXmBifB01g9U1g-SwfWQnrA3gi0UL2FDI2kswYcnvwxDraZlcDJAcfkAWLtRKubR8w61r_FU6A/w300-h400/IMG_8195+2.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWfytYipVrkR-1dWKQxhO76ZWCpnqUcNpp5OZaicFdHOnBpzexQ3YLatESEQFSIhJzDn7Ay3yWG7n5B-lrYQH6YSOXg89NF8jBWGa7mD3O0TQw1F5yJQVDPNNSLxK2ILu9NvxJFrmTjnw/s2048/IMG_8196+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWfytYipVrkR-1dWKQxhO76ZWCpnqUcNpp5OZaicFdHOnBpzexQ3YLatESEQFSIhJzDn7Ay3yWG7n5B-lrYQH6YSOXg89NF8jBWGa7mD3O0TQw1F5yJQVDPNNSLxK2ILu9NvxJFrmTjnw/w300-h400/IMG_8196+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mia is already sleeping through the night basically. She goes to bed between 8-8:30 and eats once around 3-4 am, and goes back to sleep until 7 am. It's pretty incredible considering her age, but I am NOT complaining. We have done a lot of research on babies and sleep and I think our knowledge has helped us out a lot so far. We haven't seen the pediatrician since her 2 week check up, but because she was doing so well they told us we can wait until 2 months for another. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As far as breastfeeding goes... that is always my downfall! I nursed her for the first few weeks before I got so stressed and anxious I had to stop. I decided I would pump and feed that way. I don't know if it's the stress when she can't latch properly, or not knowing how much she is eating (if she's full) but it just made me a wreck. But I didn't realize how much work exclusively pumping was either. We ended up supplementing her with formula with the breastmilk, because otherwise I was pumping every 2 hours and it was just too much work with Ella. I felt like I was spending all my time pumping, feeding Mia, rocking Mia, washing bottle parts and neglecting my sweet Ella. We are SO fortunate to have Michael's parents help, as they come over to spend time with Ella nearly everyday. But even with that, Ella still wants her Mom to play with her. I had to make the decision to take care of BOTH of my girls (and honestly myself )and formula has allowed me to do that. So no regrets there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now here are some pics of my sweet girl! </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrF6XEUDF0ZasCV1HqE2ZSGYqjFsHxRFTB8KC7LHSDUxgQK87kDp1BzyL49VaECbmxP5gSyLWyGGneun23MTIpsLuRwknVTcQ5McJwC01j2UYouA0bx4Z3v8WYE0mt7esGPSzRNSOxV-r/s2048/IMG_7397.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrF6XEUDF0ZasCV1HqE2ZSGYqjFsHxRFTB8KC7LHSDUxgQK87kDp1BzyL49VaECbmxP5gSyLWyGGneun23MTIpsLuRwknVTcQ5McJwC01j2UYouA0bx4Z3v8WYE0mt7esGPSzRNSOxV-r/w480-h640/IMG_7397.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEZrAd5eaAKKaw2utZ7AfuWyaqjC-k9AYum-s4CwuWTc_uIVt97cH7l8U2fpNTtxsjUYKfSMYDcWYLntmhbebr0GSm4w3zVMDXFb9JqkvjePSJ5b3PBWYcAAUgiSP8vRh1ySbT97DOwzK/s2048/IMG_7480+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEZrAd5eaAKKaw2utZ7AfuWyaqjC-k9AYum-s4CwuWTc_uIVt97cH7l8U2fpNTtxsjUYKfSMYDcWYLntmhbebr0GSm4w3zVMDXFb9JqkvjePSJ5b3PBWYcAAUgiSP8vRh1ySbT97DOwzK/w480-h640/IMG_7480+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunxtLiWlfb-jdp08jmA8iUndOjv6bByNW2oJmtwm9VuB8YbU-svklvm5ayfrGSHcbujOIfk6dR6-YRywCoSjAfx444TR34Z7s2lYt1jnhunZRJRHEc6bru4jAqbF9r2zOa5lUbR9HMtHE/s2048/IMG_7766+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunxtLiWlfb-jdp08jmA8iUndOjv6bByNW2oJmtwm9VuB8YbU-svklvm5ayfrGSHcbujOIfk6dR6-YRywCoSjAfx444TR34Z7s2lYt1jnhunZRJRHEc6bru4jAqbF9r2zOa5lUbR9HMtHE/w300-h400/IMG_7766+2.JPG" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK03OELgvOUZlCF8RZAkpzUumYs4JI3oWylII5D1NY_dEpmXUHNVNa7OTTJ11-PlzdvdOO3sQXTTeHVlQ_lroxc3TczJftLPDbz2g8N3F5r1-PeQnfE3KKEDfGbcfnSyZzf0ScCoFqvnM/s2048/IMG_7767.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK03OELgvOUZlCF8RZAkpzUumYs4JI3oWylII5D1NY_dEpmXUHNVNa7OTTJ11-PlzdvdOO3sQXTTeHVlQ_lroxc3TczJftLPDbz2g8N3F5r1-PeQnfE3KKEDfGbcfnSyZzf0ScCoFqvnM/w300-h400/IMG_7767.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We finally got our little girl to smile AND caught it on camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHdsC13w5fDn3tJWSvYDvVxTbxkgx_2Fb9mlROt_5KhBpPjRnop_qQXldnaz7L7BN5Ml0g8MkvD3G4Y6bjUN8MhxnPOtCPIL1DE1pFPWdh9IGQY0c8tPcWGIceBO9rp83z7LhNQn1eazO0/s2048/IMG_7803+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHdsC13w5fDn3tJWSvYDvVxTbxkgx_2Fb9mlROt_5KhBpPjRnop_qQXldnaz7L7BN5Ml0g8MkvD3G4Y6bjUN8MhxnPOtCPIL1DE1pFPWdh9IGQY0c8tPcWGIceBO9rp83z7LhNQn1eazO0/w640-h480/IMG_7803+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not the biggest fan of tummy time, but she's a bit less fussy during TT than Ella was. Mia's favorite place to sleep is on her tummy, so that's usually where this leads... ha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqZNXNH4msweIxqojmP7-Xox7kfnn-sLt-csF59qznNceFGFTvrjFJO3XUyF_6EM5hmg5W3tgLxZE9zCDu3kgWrZRlOiGAc3bhkx-nog8FHpHZ2ATrT2cRUJL9vwwxQ-UFgpOqZF29LON/s2048/IMG_7811_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqZNXNH4msweIxqojmP7-Xox7kfnn-sLt-csF59qznNceFGFTvrjFJO3XUyF_6EM5hmg5W3tgLxZE9zCDu3kgWrZRlOiGAc3bhkx-nog8FHpHZ2ATrT2cRUJL9vwwxQ-UFgpOqZF29LON/w640-h480/IMG_7811_jpg.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU_uGF8rlfo5uDoW9DqdfsR-LLLn3ZqXhASVoHbxsoV8WgDqhKx6zOSdMQOMJpR8iUgKzr2YNf7lvaDwYK49stpkFwhwwWW75cBu_NWOeSO_yqyyMlT_xYlU8b3TGPsk3EOVbnKbgCI5S/s2048/IMG_7818_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU_uGF8rlfo5uDoW9DqdfsR-LLLn3ZqXhASVoHbxsoV8WgDqhKx6zOSdMQOMJpR8iUgKzr2YNf7lvaDwYK49stpkFwhwwWW75cBu_NWOeSO_yqyyMlT_xYlU8b3TGPsk3EOVbnKbgCI5S/w480-h640/IMG_7818_jpg+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_jEH3oHRA8n7xDkD72IcEEpQgqwbAPJXcxFx4tj4FiHYnGmTWaxlrel_cOm6itTBcadY610BWMG09YNpVKbVX6-gsZcwbWiTw78l0k7UAKsRLdhgvE6JchkuI-ThFo2YiDm9aqyWVNMD/s2048/IMG_7820_jpg+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_jEH3oHRA8n7xDkD72IcEEpQgqwbAPJXcxFx4tj4FiHYnGmTWaxlrel_cOm6itTBcadY610BWMG09YNpVKbVX6-gsZcwbWiTw78l0k7UAKsRLdhgvE6JchkuI-ThFo2YiDm9aqyWVNMD/w480-h640/IMG_7820_jpg+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We like to play with Mia, although she gets fussy fast and usually just wants to nap or be held!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfA-pJ1QRt9k96lFnPFoFg8em5P9OYdU483fiInhFSoIvcrdyENxFz4zTB4cruIRTz04ha7091yBzGLeuHcctmhCQuu7sEYpVpl-ITysWEwLOJ1R_GoosWZesspsnVcAqxfx8jBcUYSxmk/s2048/IMG_7978.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfA-pJ1QRt9k96lFnPFoFg8em5P9OYdU483fiInhFSoIvcrdyENxFz4zTB4cruIRTz04ha7091yBzGLeuHcctmhCQuu7sEYpVpl-ITysWEwLOJ1R_GoosWZesspsnVcAqxfx8jBcUYSxmk/w300-h400/IMG_7978.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs9ZY-jzC0yfAWNF09Y97lK7x9CEj8MVkJDIpIw0WJVGjaQtDr65dGDOQLB7AA8lXtnGGX3oTZxzdwFxyTqwotERLC_wSAfvcokIKZvByS529cCz22cDhXVuNEmo_iSYNTKfVV20MBDc9/s2048/IMG_7979+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs9ZY-jzC0yfAWNF09Y97lK7x9CEj8MVkJDIpIw0WJVGjaQtDr65dGDOQLB7AA8lXtnGGX3oTZxzdwFxyTqwotERLC_wSAfvcokIKZvByS529cCz22cDhXVuNEmo_iSYNTKfVV20MBDc9/w300-h400/IMG_7979+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My sweet cuddly girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some side by side pics of Ella and Mia looking similar as babies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmeHjBQhUZRQfZ9js1NWsjDe6crRPVJEb6mczFqvUSYGGppVtbXlL4ZP6Rd6q4jgsMSkdIUub6khXe5RtnwmdbCWd4ggdLZ6zUEa5y-bWmR4iY_26VHZm_O3GwyE1QpYlP4yNhIx_SWrk/s1800/IMG_8801.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmeHjBQhUZRQfZ9js1NWsjDe6crRPVJEb6mczFqvUSYGGppVtbXlL4ZP6Rd6q4jgsMSkdIUub6khXe5RtnwmdbCWd4ggdLZ6zUEa5y-bWmR4iY_26VHZm_O3GwyE1QpYlP4yNhIx_SWrk/w640-h640/IMG_8801.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKumZGSgQu5MQ7DtBGUiyjLqn0fnaQKKhZ2I3NqfpsgW6Wg_9SdkyNDgq91Jp4FrCJfFWUYdjLA_h5YSB4qgJoc4kcYxRCOAvfHy2kqiDsMp2ISEaIK4pe_giMDSX8BDGE8FN-iQlfJ3h/s1800/IMG_8802.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKumZGSgQu5MQ7DtBGUiyjLqn0fnaQKKhZ2I3NqfpsgW6Wg_9SdkyNDgq91Jp4FrCJfFWUYdjLA_h5YSB4qgJoc4kcYxRCOAvfHy2kqiDsMp2ISEaIK4pe_giMDSX8BDGE8FN-iQlfJ3h/w640-h640/IMG_8802.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WLekwij4xKowSVQ1qg_VJu5f5VhrFfHDKfzjNydQjEFYw3XUpNzOAUz-CHCRMBvHHVAjo42KSiQtiJ6ROESEgCpbwB4yq1vv1LBsiUJORh_Txkk_Anlh2R31u0ZM29l0blsSwo7HojQz/s1800/IMG_8803.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WLekwij4xKowSVQ1qg_VJu5f5VhrFfHDKfzjNydQjEFYw3XUpNzOAUz-CHCRMBvHHVAjo42KSiQtiJ6ROESEgCpbwB4yq1vv1LBsiUJORh_Txkk_Anlh2R31u0ZM29l0blsSwo7HojQz/w640-h640/IMG_8803.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0XjTRhmE_GSS5uOqrzflOxKB26Kgng1ctX71Amp64MNkZ7wIARJqTXzt7kw5AfFYJXyZzhP6P7yOCIAP-GStBPyUhuOIRChTiKybqb8hr3AneTZaHje1TtXpxrxZBfn0mqo779lBCxSd/s1800/IMG_8804.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0XjTRhmE_GSS5uOqrzflOxKB26Kgng1ctX71Amp64MNkZ7wIARJqTXzt7kw5AfFYJXyZzhP6P7yOCIAP-GStBPyUhuOIRChTiKybqb8hr3AneTZaHje1TtXpxrxZBfn0mqo779lBCxSd/w640-h640/IMG_8804.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So similar and yet so different. My sweet girls! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*I wrote this post a long time ago, and I need to do another update already because they have both changed already! Working on that soon! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for those that still check on this neglected space of mine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-17210540749750300222021-05-28T07:50:00.002-07:002021-05-28T07:50:16.365-07:00Welcome Mia Rose<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbpLuEgwUQmHcoNJdMStcj-PQA5Szp7ARm_dpaVZ_2VnVXqxQ8bHKMBIaGhQqYfIWOYf386yHp06Sr_yGjjawXGyXHvN1XWYM2su0JBFavZX1jktevVZ-87B4Le6eEHslXLpq5gAY56Cz/s2048/IMG_6087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbpLuEgwUQmHcoNJdMStcj-PQA5Szp7ARm_dpaVZ_2VnVXqxQ8bHKMBIaGhQqYfIWOYf386yHp06Sr_yGjjawXGyXHvN1XWYM2su0JBFavZX1jktevVZ-87B4Le6eEHslXLpq5gAY56Cz/w480-h640/IMG_6087.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia made her grand entrance into the world at 11:57 am on May 20th, 2021. She weighed in at 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long... and perfect from head to toe!!!</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Labor & Delivery!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I went to my doctors appointment on Tuesday the week Mia was born, I was not dilated more than 1 cm and I was 'thick' as the midwife described. Mia was passed her due date and because I didn't show any signs of her coming, we scheduled an induction for the following Tuesday. I really wanted to avoid this if possible and knew Mia would come if she was ready before then. Well luckily for me I woke up on Wednesday (5/19/21) at 11 pm with contractions. They were painful and I had a pretty good feeling I was in labor. Michael's parents came over to watch Ella while we headed to the hospital.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By 4 am, we had arrived at the hospital. They checked me and I was only 1 cm dilated but they could tell I was definitely in labor by the contractions I was experiencing. They checked us in and I progressed pretty quickly... I got to 6 cm by 10ish am and I was then able to get my epidural! It was such a relief. I don't know how you natural Mamas do it... I am all about the pain meds. My water broke around 11ish and by 11:30 they told me we could start pushing. At this point my epidural had started wearing off, but it was a little too late for the new dose to kick in and provide relief. Being able to feel things did make for easier pushing. Mia came out after 15 minutes of pushing (vs Ella who took 2.5 hrs) and Michael described it as "a lot less violent." Haha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3t27BMCsvuMfqcGl2L1mpxBPHYuaFbipQwPj4dZvZQtyrk8ElKIvw3sZwFQG4lq5ZGBZr4-VVZkrFqo0K0rIlaRuZXcyQ6aXcEaeNc4LaWVlmiBe3uQIjXwg-4IDpRKvF34Y0TBJWOo1D/s2048/64322162111__DB8C0B0B-5BFD-4BBF-B5AE-D08A145E55A0.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3t27BMCsvuMfqcGl2L1mpxBPHYuaFbipQwPj4dZvZQtyrk8ElKIvw3sZwFQG4lq5ZGBZr4-VVZkrFqo0K0rIlaRuZXcyQ6aXcEaeNc4LaWVlmiBe3uQIjXwg-4IDpRKvF34Y0TBJWOo1D/w480-h640/64322162111__DB8C0B0B-5BFD-4BBF-B5AE-D08A145E55A0.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Compared to my last labor and delivery, this was hands down easier and a lot more calm. I think the hospital and staff did an incredible job and I am extremely thankful for them and my experience. Michael also had a much better experience. They had much more comfortable accommodations for him during delivery (which I think they should) and provided him with his own bed in the recovery room which was great. A very good l&d experience. Now do I want to give birth again? No. We are done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bringing Mia Home!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mia was born with a bit of jaundice, just like big sis, but luckily we were able to go home after 24 hours because we agreed to get her blood levels checked the next day at a laboratory. Here she is before our drive home...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTYGH5ZUFHrMU6zsAuZNpBI-pLWEC7E9O9Z0RD-Aw0zYbobNhtn4i905vmJGO0eTtudj3Ljw2UunmWl-F10-2jfQH_4gWCSr1oaiNx0oRt-r9NddjvuUkf9Fe0oprhQQZepv0mIQ-n_Tg/s2048/IMG_6092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTYGH5ZUFHrMU6zsAuZNpBI-pLWEC7E9O9Z0RD-Aw0zYbobNhtn4i905vmJGO0eTtudj3Ljw2UunmWl-F10-2jfQH_4gWCSr1oaiNx0oRt-r9NddjvuUkf9Fe0oprhQQZepv0mIQ-n_Tg/w480-h640/IMG_6092.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our sweet girl! We dressed her in the same outfit that we took Ella home in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcNAy7lS9JMKw7WiByK_XT_xJ6dZh_UC00Zrjd8sjTHQKqJeGmnRg39xpqLmA-Gw2geZOAlbyUjHLGJ7zBo3neFLSbxM2g1dlzzSjz8y0K5nQcIpVunr-f0IilVGCbFZyR2L7cm-F_0RY/s2048/IMG_6112+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBcNAy7lS9JMKw7WiByK_XT_xJ6dZh_UC00Zrjd8sjTHQKqJeGmnRg39xpqLmA-Gw2geZOAlbyUjHLGJ7zBo3neFLSbxM2g1dlzzSjz8y0K5nQcIpVunr-f0IilVGCbFZyR2L7cm-F_0RY/w300-h400/IMG_6112+2.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R1WmnLcax2ptYXfEjStdDbp9pktCNnT00jLp4wxWFYo2EH3CxmHKizmIaAmeyBsdDCfRIfXDf9jtWrIbdZv5obJD5tNAWaI8u0Da0OfiQIDYDEK5XG9C87YnNSJlSDsy8GkiGSzgQ2yg/s2048/IMG_0266+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R1WmnLcax2ptYXfEjStdDbp9pktCNnT00jLp4wxWFYo2EH3CxmHKizmIaAmeyBsdDCfRIfXDf9jtWrIbdZv5obJD5tNAWaI8u0Da0OfiQIDYDEK5XG9C87YnNSJlSDsy8GkiGSzgQ2yg/w300-h400/IMG_0266+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michael's parents brought Ella back home so she could meet her little sister. It was absolutely precious. Ella fell in love RIGHT away, and wanted to hold her, feed her and love on her. Her obsession with her sister still hasn't ended. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first few days with a new baby are always a little bit rough, but I will be honest, I think Mia is hands down the easier baby. I supplemented her feedings with formula for the first few days to help excrete out the bilirubin and help her jaundice level, but I think it bothered her stomach. We had a really rough day one day and I thought I was going to lose my mind. Luckily, we haven't had a bad day since and I stopped using any type of formula for her (for now.) I am breastfeeding only at night and pumping during the day and bottle-feeding all day long. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are just loving life as a family of 4. Thank you all for your love and well wishes this far. I hope to be back with another update soon once life settles down a bit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Ashley, Ella & Mia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>****I NEED A NEW BLOG NAME!!!! Suggestions appreciated**** </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-28912959917456293052021-05-08T09:22:00.005-07:002021-05-08T09:22:35.076-07:00DIY Spring Activities<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Hi friends! I wanted to jump on here to share some of our favorite Spring DIY activities that we have done so far. I am always trying to create new and fun activities for Ella, but these were some of our favorites. 95% of our materials come from Dollar Tree, but those that we did purchase elsewhere I linked for you. (They are affiliate links- thanks for the support!) If you have any questions about an activity or a material that I didn't mention, feel free to send me an email!</p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Gardening Sensory Bin</b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FeKjL9PFGQ0zSDZwBjGjVSeCatMepVPLUWh0LQvAkuhFo7UkR68QlWZSTGq03nd4Up_J4vZC7tgyZekxwFg1HKrmd2txQiD60m7KjNx_lSXc5svgE5vfy-rZr5Kkf7qBlTCO5J3lH8fm/s2048/FA16F091-67CB-463C-8C35-9FF3B4D27CC9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FeKjL9PFGQ0zSDZwBjGjVSeCatMepVPLUWh0LQvAkuhFo7UkR68QlWZSTGq03nd4Up_J4vZC7tgyZekxwFg1HKrmd2txQiD60m7KjNx_lSXc5svgE5vfy-rZr5Kkf7qBlTCO5J3lH8fm/w640-h640/FA16F091-67CB-463C-8C35-9FF3B4D27CC9.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sensory bins are always a big hit around here, and you can do so many fun things with them! We love switching up the base that we use, but usually stick to rice or beans. For this gardening bin, we used dried black beans and these little stones from Dollar Tree. For fillers we used some green pipe cleaners and our Safari LTD flower figurines. I added a couple small metal pots and a magnifying glass too! (Both from Dollar Tree!) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3twmhag">Safari LTD Flower Toob</a> - sold out currently, but keep checking!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Another Gardening Sensory Bin</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbxH-SnXcNJliqXqF_Tbqt27nn5NBiUeZBGI_s51bY9rOZUVnIFWWaR0WJU0wAFKbpOuKsP7-V9neUCo6O67L22gL2NSRfjcXjchD32PlkWEe2BrOix0ihtiCEHGjNSz_0RhrkafEda_a/s1440/A9234429-8AFA-4672-A177-A12D7E6EFE6A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbxH-SnXcNJliqXqF_Tbqt27nn5NBiUeZBGI_s51bY9rOZUVnIFWWaR0WJU0wAFKbpOuKsP7-V9neUCo6O67L22gL2NSRfjcXjchD32PlkWEe2BrOix0ihtiCEHGjNSz_0RhrkafEda_a/w640-h480/A9234429-8AFA-4672-A177-A12D7E6EFE6A.jpg" width="640" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhds98cT1oM12FcIVIbfb7JjUKY2LQp2pIdp_qaAJ4vWQOcwIRo7obFqtbv67EmSGldt-g6Y-3eWp4jMWw20OxUCGL883thox2EIldvnGUDMCyy1u01Rk-naqhx81E774ldOwy5DVPIMYQ2/s1440/42917BB7-E838-484B-B439-5A8003B6A763.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhds98cT1oM12FcIVIbfb7JjUKY2LQp2pIdp_qaAJ4vWQOcwIRo7obFqtbv67EmSGldt-g6Y-3eWp4jMWw20OxUCGL883thox2EIldvnGUDMCyy1u01Rk-naqhx81E774ldOwy5DVPIMYQ2/s320/42917BB7-E838-484B-B439-5A8003B6A763.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADkvky-L5YcAVEg6-9Ag7PNn9MVehoM9PFHzhrKF95emGELmMaJkwD2B1VNPZpRD01fwrT5prqU-h5zZSbl-UTARFD1dxHL5s9LKY4x8mVj2FxCw3ChamZG0PAhLSTXtFllRCpH4k-ylX/s1440/8FE3CEB8-8FE1-4147-A833-A74D507C977F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADkvky-L5YcAVEg6-9Ag7PNn9MVehoM9PFHzhrKF95emGELmMaJkwD2B1VNPZpRD01fwrT5prqU-h5zZSbl-UTARFD1dxHL5s9LKY4x8mVj2FxCw3ChamZG0PAhLSTXtFllRCpH4k-ylX/s320/8FE3CEB8-8FE1-4147-A833-A74D507C977F.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is just another variation of a gardening sensory bin that we did outside one day. We used pinto beans as the base, and little pots from Dollar Tree for planting the flowers. Ella likes the sensory play outside the best because she knows she can make more of a mess! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Butterfly Sensory Bin</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlsn7adljxtBCd7ILhEcH2pVsAZXsGfNpidSPvQfhSgDhFVs9Ik0pNkUTL8Tw_NT-nLhVe8UNuOsgDvMLJ4VZ-arrsf6vfMkIhqlrzn415iRdAAmUCjXSXxEeNABaC2GxX6F8zqgTpUJ7/s1440/F51E454D-3B8A-464A-9176-1CEA854825F8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlsn7adljxtBCd7ILhEcH2pVsAZXsGfNpidSPvQfhSgDhFVs9Ik0pNkUTL8Tw_NT-nLhVe8UNuOsgDvMLJ4VZ-arrsf6vfMkIhqlrzn415iRdAAmUCjXSXxEeNABaC2GxX6F8zqgTpUJ7/w640-h640/F51E454D-3B8A-464A-9176-1CEA854825F8.jpg" width="640" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4BX6SoID-FzBEgFIdJ2tZ0HDHIbeImVdssU0dcJtNJ9Qo0-wo-NbwCH8kpkvhlMSWfZmXaI5j4TBt1I_WY7A8tKNUxnAzC2Utd7y6AlvSZPN4kC-TDZTc6dWvcKgt-3NlX4znf1aujSg/s1440/6CFD430C-94FF-4F30-8B2A-C603417B5494.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4BX6SoID-FzBEgFIdJ2tZ0HDHIbeImVdssU0dcJtNJ9Qo0-wo-NbwCH8kpkvhlMSWfZmXaI5j4TBt1I_WY7A8tKNUxnAzC2Utd7y6AlvSZPN4kC-TDZTc6dWvcKgt-3NlX4znf1aujSg/w640-h640/6CFD430C-94FF-4F30-8B2A-C603417B5494.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Like I said, we love sensory bins! I made my very own green sensory rice as the base for this one, and will be doing a separate post on how to make your own soon. I added our butterfly figurines for Ella to 'rescue' with her little net. The colorful beads and the other tools you see Ella using all came from Dollar Tree as well. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vWlIIJ">Butterfly figurines</a> - less than $5 right now! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Spaghetti Bug Rescue</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9N8gLK-Iy-YNvDdTKZTOyWf4KCGPJR6pHUEFdU2YizmcYgaWYnyRrW-xpdgIDBwTNsfRyK4tFl7_Y0EMBC4QDrrktwWGRz1h6x175S21GDYxz1fOSJ2Suhc4iAanXW999m7gvFiMYcBeI/s1461/4A1D1B57-9EE4-4929-B6B1-EA7BD3AF0D2F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9N8gLK-Iy-YNvDdTKZTOyWf4KCGPJR6pHUEFdU2YizmcYgaWYnyRrW-xpdgIDBwTNsfRyK4tFl7_Y0EMBC4QDrrktwWGRz1h6x175S21GDYxz1fOSJ2Suhc4iAanXW999m7gvFiMYcBeI/w632-h640/4A1D1B57-9EE4-4929-B6B1-EA7BD3AF0D2F.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUZ-hxWFq31Tu2izk6t2bWjnHYrMLSRVEj7O_0vNHE7QTdfIyekpt6K1jIrxMWh7kbHGWQjwQxRt6VWOM8M3QxYaN-qXfFCYmv-8uNgLWtVDuw_5guMQDoizTjMIvQFXH1oeXDP71GT9J/s1461/30025077-F6FB-458E-A502-1D9AB65B3624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUZ-hxWFq31Tu2izk6t2bWjnHYrMLSRVEj7O_0vNHE7QTdfIyekpt6K1jIrxMWh7kbHGWQjwQxRt6VWOM8M3QxYaN-qXfFCYmv-8uNgLWtVDuw_5guMQDoizTjMIvQFXH1oeXDP71GT9J/s320/30025077-F6FB-458E-A502-1D9AB65B3624.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXUSb-2r65pWqmkHsR25kNOwHxtxcy77IeD_Y742ZwzxRCQgrf6XY0XW4Z47tpHyTQFbUfpktGmFInCmxRcuAqbh9K1F2-MC9EtEEfsrjNImNjz3wo_k8E-lzqij6icC68HCpq6x_vDUL/s1467/F31E5C2F-808E-4378-BDAF-BA2DD58CE756.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXUSb-2r65pWqmkHsR25kNOwHxtxcy77IeD_Y742ZwzxRCQgrf6XY0XW4Z47tpHyTQFbUfpktGmFInCmxRcuAqbh9K1F2-MC9EtEEfsrjNImNjz3wo_k8E-lzqij6icC68HCpq6x_vDUL/s320/F31E5C2F-808E-4378-BDAF-BA2DD58CE756.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella loved this bug rescue activity. I took some leftover thin spaghetti from lunch, and shook it around a baggy with a few drops of green food coloring. I then let it sit overnight in that baggy in our refrigerator. I wasn't sure if the noodles would soak up the coloring or not, but they sure did! This gave us the 'grass' look I was going for. We threw in our new bug figurines and Ella went to town rescuing them with her tongs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3twlG8w">Insect figurines</a> - less than $5 right now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Vegetable Garden</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-AduS9wxD8ULyC7u8FgwAT1c54ngtb3FeQfp7CBErENhuvxf6tBwXm9heIzLVxUbhLXaUUvarMYFDQpSBZOPfmtWMqshJsE83V5DW-ydhMDvN232k9x800DQOjTj3w8vltneTDBeBpSC/s1440/3D924679-3BD4-448B-894A-A8206FB0A166.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-AduS9wxD8ULyC7u8FgwAT1c54ngtb3FeQfp7CBErENhuvxf6tBwXm9heIzLVxUbhLXaUUvarMYFDQpSBZOPfmtWMqshJsE83V5DW-ydhMDvN232k9x800DQOjTj3w8vltneTDBeBpSC/w640-h480/3D924679-3BD4-448B-894A-A8206FB0A166.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a fun little DIY garden activity and we got all of the materials at Dollar Tree. We used a wooden crate box we had at home, I cut a pool noodle into 3 pieces, lay the brown kitchen towel on top and made our own little 'garden.' </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>"Planting" Flowers</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMCESFuvev4mYWKa8P7eyPck-tgy2V07ZOWe7C1ylJ6fL-TrElEHVr-AtpbeRf6x-yx_ouci-Bgc68mRSKPxNqgmRgBsSaWwxMzv92abjPb6yM29jcZFSMOsY5GqMp9tSp-9SWV7umuSp/s1440/FE7766F0-2BBC-4983-8EF9-2AEA45FEB027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMCESFuvev4mYWKa8P7eyPck-tgy2V07ZOWe7C1ylJ6fL-TrElEHVr-AtpbeRf6x-yx_ouci-Bgc68mRSKPxNqgmRgBsSaWwxMzv92abjPb6yM29jcZFSMOsY5GqMp9tSp-9SWV7umuSp/w640-h640/FE7766F0-2BBC-4983-8EF9-2AEA45FEB027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using an old egg carton and some Dollar Tree flowers, we created this little flower planting activity. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bubble Foam </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pBd_kIlBK79Z_uw6eleO3KZ6QJn1TEA3d6K_NX4O-GtGEqCrcf8SIUdga5d9URR79AV_ULvQ9CTVTZpUa4ETN4bFPZHfTZWARSn3oBFq63qaInhb40LTcggOEnTkD1JLo4SIf0v99uK2/s2048/UNxOr76LQ2ikXH5ywXkGYg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pBd_kIlBK79Z_uw6eleO3KZ6QJn1TEA3d6K_NX4O-GtGEqCrcf8SIUdga5d9URR79AV_ULvQ9CTVTZpUa4ETN4bFPZHfTZWARSn3oBFq63qaInhb40LTcggOEnTkD1JLo4SIf0v99uK2/w480-h640/UNxOr76LQ2ikXH5ywXkGYg.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyCqPgW0NaRZSaABUtML_Y8ATYNcpqjHuDjoJ9jxO-g7HwANa877vc02BTNH3QKbJfphJoD8EUbumi1G4FXJSCSUEwWC8IVI5FBlmZSENXlkeij74LMFq_-cGSIb4GYP08kGZx3YTlE-W/s2048/HZqJsGsRTTSY3lr2BdeKUA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyCqPgW0NaRZSaABUtML_Y8ATYNcpqjHuDjoJ9jxO-g7HwANa877vc02BTNH3QKbJfphJoD8EUbumi1G4FXJSCSUEwWC8IVI5FBlmZSENXlkeij74LMFq_-cGSIb4GYP08kGZx3YTlE-W/w480-h640/HZqJsGsRTTSY3lr2BdeKUA.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella loves playing with water and soap, so this was a big hit. I just blended up some water and dish soap in our blender, along with a few drops of food coloring. Ella had a bowl of water nearby and worked on finding various objects hidden inside the foam, rinsing and drying them off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of Ella's current obsessions is with caterpillars... so I went on a little caterpillar DIY craft kick and made a few different things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Life Cycle of a Caterpillar</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ826H2Uifm_8XG-jihXxgls66jE6l7tHURwckUqO6QJNlVovPwpiDGBIJbq48smarUrQ9W2wOsW46kNFBL2CLvUiDh3qRTcZiONyuXcIkkEWE1-vfnFPGhKd3j5X8RRCoYkgB335pFkzi/s2048/IMG_4584.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ826H2Uifm_8XG-jihXxgls66jE6l7tHURwckUqO6QJNlVovPwpiDGBIJbq48smarUrQ9W2wOsW46kNFBL2CLvUiDh3qRTcZiONyuXcIkkEWE1-vfnFPGhKd3j5X8RRCoYkgB335pFkzi/w640-h640/IMG_4584.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this 'life cycle of a caterpillar' display using cardboard, construction paper and one of our flower figurines. I think this will be a good addition to our science bin of materials. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Feed the Caterpillar </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighoWXahOKYtsONfiPI2oJjhyJleyvuMgbqTNiE9bFrwIzNzp-l6pGIFCY2bsa2LrbG__MHgs89GKnL_9kNu5iAG8waeE33pz7umasuRASKWXHPBJOSyoMSulUjHkU-lOuaCbYsdo9Es31/s2048/IMG_4575.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighoWXahOKYtsONfiPI2oJjhyJleyvuMgbqTNiE9bFrwIzNzp-l6pGIFCY2bsa2LrbG__MHgs89GKnL_9kNu5iAG8waeE33pz7umasuRASKWXHPBJOSyoMSulUjHkU-lOuaCbYsdo9Es31/w640-h640/IMG_4575.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this using an old sea salt container! I glued the pipe cleaners and eyes onto the lid, and gave Ella some of our old foam balls from Dollar Tree to 'feed' to him. She enjoys opening and closing lids, and taking things in and out of containers, so I knew she'd like this! This was literally a free activity using things we already have which I love! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Caterpillar Following a Sequence </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQlqI2eLHphtD9-0g_ogLUq99areJZ6K_yjYYg5AF28ZSz4GuvW29FIPPZWtR0Lfi4IluCthMHm7UnXqW-N-mBlJGzHVQwnUTkJkicSWFgJjJJ7VBNWvAiYZrLCd-D3FENPdHI19qzihK/s1440/58E7AA35-A8AB-4206-A348-665FE720AAD6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQlqI2eLHphtD9-0g_ogLUq99areJZ6K_yjYYg5AF28ZSz4GuvW29FIPPZWtR0Lfi4IluCthMHm7UnXqW-N-mBlJGzHVQwnUTkJkicSWFgJjJJ7VBNWvAiYZrLCd-D3FENPdHI19qzihK/w640-h640/58E7AA35-A8AB-4206-A348-665FE720AAD6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkyaNpfNlmQs-xFszCeE2rxFtGlkEzae4xyL5ta0PXZO2u-VrCM7zUhwMFR8VSocCl06lVTdqm9_fCLcaqveU1RGdt4_7T0Q2wKaaMJQdcHABi-34tUG-zCkb-rvIYHE_bMGqjkghf9YG/s2048/idGyr%25252DQYydpYmpOFGXJg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkyaNpfNlmQs-xFszCeE2rxFtGlkEzae4xyL5ta0PXZO2u-VrCM7zUhwMFR8VSocCl06lVTdqm9_fCLcaqveU1RGdt4_7T0Q2wKaaMJQdcHABi-34tUG-zCkb-rvIYHE_bMGqjkghf9YG/w480-h640/idGyr%25252DQYydpYmpOFGXJg.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Following a sequence is a good lesson to start with your little ones. They may not 'get it' at first, but it doesn't hurt to start teaching them. I made this activity using things we already had at home. I drew and colored the caterpillar on a small index card (and later laminated it.) On a piece of thicker cardboard, I glued some bottle caps to it to create the other caterpillar. We used pom poms from the craft store for Ella to scoop with the spoon and place in the correct order. It took me demonstrating a few times for her to understand the task.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uvDMZH">Laminating Sheets-</a> We use these instead of buying a laminating machine. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Playdough Trays</b></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDMaQZ04uxjnLLcV0FIE0bP42g4jWXvFuDwGQ9vH4DVParuw1sMzPA7fHaoelS7hHqe9n04oOMde6OIwJS7WE1NRpXb4YIX_vw3ak32tF8aeyv_KBt_ETUzHYTx09eulTE1VM6S1ibyKO/s1799/E6004946-DC8E-432B-B1B1-4DBAB7ACE4B1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1799" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDMaQZ04uxjnLLcV0FIE0bP42g4jWXvFuDwGQ9vH4DVParuw1sMzPA7fHaoelS7hHqe9n04oOMde6OIwJS7WE1NRpXb4YIX_vw3ak32tF8aeyv_KBt_ETUzHYTx09eulTE1VM6S1ibyKO/w640-h640/E6004946-DC8E-432B-B1B1-4DBAB7ACE4B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We do many variations of playdough trays, but I love making the themed ones! Everything you see here, aside from the playdough, peg doll and natural materials came from Dollar Tree. They had a display of ceramic figurines for fairy gardens that I thought would be perfect for our playdough trays. Ella loves playing with these and the food serving trays from Dollar Tree make a perfect display.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Letter/Petal Sticker Matching</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3V3xc4LqLecXO0Ywf1Cw_YSPdFlKfLrZTkzYUGd4JASc687HFlsqFTMxQMAnNmZuPE2RvIf4WscS-LPJXU04LyfS9Mnae0xOqZD3UMaki7_a2W4-qRIKe7HXLHWMHaOk1VtwSnqB4zM7/s2048/A377598D-D928-4B36-B94D-5BD956F854D6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1967" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3V3xc4LqLecXO0Ywf1Cw_YSPdFlKfLrZTkzYUGd4JASc687HFlsqFTMxQMAnNmZuPE2RvIf4WscS-LPJXU04LyfS9Mnae0xOqZD3UMaki7_a2W4-qRIKe7HXLHWMHaOk1VtwSnqB4zM7/w614-h640/A377598D-D928-4B36-B94D-5BD956F854D6.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When introducing the alphabet to Ella, we are focusing on phonics vs the names of the letters as well as showing her the lowercase letters first. This is in sync with the Montessori concept and what we have decided to do. This activity is extremely adaptable. I made the flowers using popsicle sticks and construction paper, and paired them with the dot stickers from Dollar Tree. Ella's goal was to match the letters to each flower petal. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Parts of a Flower DIY</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZyD6nO9cA-2GeSlvY-lj7q523rgo2sRQGRoy-0PDwrrxhzkFWrblM5qcIzJXKoNn-lJDRtG07QK0GIPwD5SwuR9TcGuPgdDS3Zkn2T1CJB2UtYVazcGDZ3bu0PwZJdGypGoXrjQejREP/s1795/74A52B2C-A8D8-4724-B2B8-1DB8B9C10D86.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZyD6nO9cA-2GeSlvY-lj7q523rgo2sRQGRoy-0PDwrrxhzkFWrblM5qcIzJXKoNn-lJDRtG07QK0GIPwD5SwuR9TcGuPgdDS3Zkn2T1CJB2UtYVazcGDZ3bu0PwZJdGypGoXrjQejREP/w514-h640/74A52B2C-A8D8-4724-B2B8-1DB8B9C10D86.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-dEL2KCD9veoxmwgLrpOunfKoj3E1QXvKfMX6jdhSKkV_km_fLQ3MWnAGF8LcPF3ahDtfIJZLRnp2YwsE6hh0cwVrroYix9FqVBN-5runvNy68X0B86_cbCB8qdEFMYSBC0IeEvxe0bs/s1795/D0C44F18-747A-4F0E-A023-6A5EC13A5E4D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-dEL2KCD9veoxmwgLrpOunfKoj3E1QXvKfMX6jdhSKkV_km_fLQ3MWnAGF8LcPF3ahDtfIJZLRnp2YwsE6hh0cwVrroYix9FqVBN-5runvNy68X0B86_cbCB8qdEFMYSBC0IeEvxe0bs/w514-h640/D0C44F18-747A-4F0E-A023-6A5EC13A5E4D.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using a leftover paper towel holder and some construction paper, I made Ella this 'parts of a flower' puzzle. You can use a paper towel holder for your child to place the pieces onto. As she places each piece, I read to her what part of the flower she is placing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sticker Scenes</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya2nATuxf2qLsvpI_LsYA0OCDmrbRa4xGy4aut9Gx8RQIQb46BN1Kkg9LxciXaMQikWw59RKzydUwlvmT1bIn9UCbqOrMDfZod_A7ocWeMg2Ra8PXV9YL61rAoqHYOIc1jx9YVCniAbF4/s1440/2E246B6E-264E-4C03-8606-2F38937387F1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya2nATuxf2qLsvpI_LsYA0OCDmrbRa4xGy4aut9Gx8RQIQb46BN1Kkg9LxciXaMQikWw59RKzydUwlvmT1bIn9UCbqOrMDfZod_A7ocWeMg2Ra8PXV9YL61rAoqHYOIc1jx9YVCniAbF4/w640-h640/2E246B6E-264E-4C03-8606-2F38937387F1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got these felt stickers at Michaels and they were a great find. They are easier for Ella to peel and stick herself, and provides a great opportunity for her to work on her fine motor skills. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPSYTLm4UIgl4IKJGIsKT5Fm-J4lptd0ZZsFu-tbziEoK0_X3qDd5tEH7crmBfRtlBBlPED1uOCuUV3rBiBf6RkZqlA27F2pVOHQuWbp9MaQiyqgs-u9WJfdVElI0pCaf6Ry1UskwBQyb/s2048/DgCLet21Squ9btYfZcOC1Q.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPSYTLm4UIgl4IKJGIsKT5Fm-J4lptd0ZZsFu-tbziEoK0_X3qDd5tEH7crmBfRtlBBlPED1uOCuUV3rBiBf6RkZqlA27F2pVOHQuWbp9MaQiyqgs-u9WJfdVElI0pCaf6Ry1UskwBQyb/w480-h640/DgCLet21Squ9btYfZcOC1Q.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She likes when I draw her a scene and she gets to place the stickers all over. She had some guidance with this one, as she prefers a more abstract approach! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div><br /></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-80067630701253406722021-04-30T05:37:00.002-07:002021-04-30T05:37:23.005-07:00Favorite Spring Books <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6G7KgG3WIiDCjFmt3hZ1lYWEfQ-LfjYvnWFPxaLBroGgRul7mWtb5EXuvfOW1GnfzvG3wsKbi2p0nTgcsJ6XW4kkaHagcmlDre1MWgPrYwYg-c36xp_X631DMcgdOdtpm-DAGU2K7_8p/s2048/IMG_4602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6G7KgG3WIiDCjFmt3hZ1lYWEfQ-LfjYvnWFPxaLBroGgRul7mWtb5EXuvfOW1GnfzvG3wsKbi2p0nTgcsJ6XW4kkaHagcmlDre1MWgPrYwYg-c36xp_X631DMcgdOdtpm-DAGU2K7_8p/w640-h480/IMG_4602.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi everyone! Today we wanted to share our cozy family room reading space. Reading is such an important part of a child's brain development, and we wanted to make sure we had several reading spots in our home, so Ella is always surrounded by beautiful books.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3e1Rb64">This bookshelf</a> is an open-faced shelf, and is designed to be more appealing to your toddler. When your toddler can see the covers of the books, they are more likely to be interested in reading them. I love our shelf, and am so blessed that my coworkers got it for us as a baby shower gift for Mia. Ella and Mia will get many years of use out of <a href="https://amzn.to/3e1Rb64">this shelf</a>! As far as books go, we try to get them second-hand as much as possible. I have also found the websites <a href="http://bookbundler.com">bookbundler.com</a> and <a href="http://kidsbooks.com">kidsbooks.com</a> to be great resources for cheaper books!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of our favorite Spring reads right now! </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #242424; font-family: "Sorts Mill Goudy"; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #242424; font-family: "Sorts Mill Goudy"; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYq_8LmcvB1HtDJuCxC-s3Gn97TjxHpnwcD1w6tYl_Qvx5YFr-Rwr0ZGqTbWOd8hbrthX8kTBj0RX_PfmYB967X4ena_4-hkbrI96urppx0vtZHSZrBynt4ECP6vMHAirNROizdoA_fET/s274/Screen+Shot+2021-03-26+at+5.52.21+AM.png" style="color: #ff37d6; 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text-align: center;">Those are several of our current favorites! We have many that I have saved that I want to purchase for the future and I wanted to share those with you too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxKRwVIquQ0u_uNCUz6k6r2KcR9Xo3cnzP3LoDUJY5ExeePIri4OyvmTPTK_AAlgyf-wnQEmXheIetOOs9TAik937t4NTirvUuIcxy3H77rCM0GdKCmJUXPVxifFrQUHCvnu7WJevJUiE/s304/Screen+Shot+2021-04-29+at+7.33.13+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxKRwVIquQ0u_uNCUz6k6r2KcR9Xo3cnzP3LoDUJY5ExeePIri4OyvmTPTK_AAlgyf-wnQEmXheIetOOs9TAik937t4NTirvUuIcxy3H77rCM0GdKCmJUXPVxifFrQUHCvnu7WJevJUiE/s0/Screen+Shot+2021-04-29+at+7.33.13+AM.png" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsFMSBraUhRtCoDx8KrbG1n5iBiG3-deQx5k4bTVHtzTMe7Ghr78FqN8Uli6RTaCzYAMnsbXS-FtffpOUEpUGFt_Nm8lZvNwIhOqw9fVOik_nwpi1LkpDwDdCwgpadlS6iyDqwVZ2uRRo/s270/Screen+Shot+2021-04-29+at+7.33.22+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoC8XWM54ncIPO-jOkXiFhwnN7BGC-9pSDcfu6BUICGzSVxwiBXt3XfEG9PK_8iXTja9ZsbHCgzksvlKebBOZVz5U-9lFim-o8gSEuyV0JDJV9AoVI0ic_QbiHhFvPOadIAKkX3FWKI6e0/s0/Screen+Shot+2021-04-29+at+7.36.32+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are all on my list! I want to get more books with realistic/lifelike pictures, as Montessori really believes in using realistic images whenever possible. The next time one of my discount book sites offers a discount code or sale, I will probably order some! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />What are some of your toddler's favorite books right now?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>-Ashley & Ella</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>xoxo</i></span></div></div>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77142659919214585.post-87057993798628923892021-04-29T07:46:00.003-07:002021-04-29T07:46:23.286-07:00Functional kitchen space<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhln5XzfeUxsNsUwfQV1cUYlBheK3h_4Xx8TV-dwpOmjeizJiMin0tfi_q6xXs2yTnqsqzG5QWfDzMGdGdv3CLDM3_gFjEJpRN5L-yaWXkgGHGKUrwtzRrWdyQVfqbSYQvUTVbALUlca4HN/s2048/IMG_4068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhln5XzfeUxsNsUwfQV1cUYlBheK3h_4Xx8TV-dwpOmjeizJiMin0tfi_q6xXs2yTnqsqzG5QWfDzMGdGdv3CLDM3_gFjEJpRN5L-yaWXkgGHGKUrwtzRrWdyQVfqbSYQvUTVbALUlca4HN/w640-h480/IMG_4068.JPG" width="640" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Ella's functional kitchen is a new addition to our kitchen/family room space, and we are just loving the independence it has provided our sweet girl. If you haven't seen this trend before, I encourage you to look up the #functionalkitchen on Instagram and your mind will be blown how creative some parents can be. Like many other Montessori parents, we decided to convert the IKEA Duktig kitchen into Ella's own functional space.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;">Here at Ella's kitchen, she can get herself a drink of water, wash her hands, 'wash' her dishes, prepare snacks and clean up after herself. She is still getting used to this new area of hers, and sometimes still goes to her old cupboard looking for her cups or plates before remembering that they have moved locations. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrmH4S9xrjPrucnJq-xQl7KD9CymvK0xTbbbvlUAx4cyAymodQq3YcsuFZujzLNT5mm13oso7mxvULJdMDVEK-gcq_OXLsU4wRH-mpA3mdzjGqWUpZUW8bzSff0Rqadf1dbEP87WFil69/s1440/EA6D0D7E-7610-4813-97DA-A0F6F4BDFB43.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrmH4S9xrjPrucnJq-xQl7KD9CymvK0xTbbbvlUAx4cyAymodQq3YcsuFZujzLNT5mm13oso7mxvULJdMDVEK-gcq_OXLsU4wRH-mpA3mdzjGqWUpZUW8bzSff0Rqadf1dbEP87WFil69/w640-h640/EA6D0D7E-7610-4813-97DA-A0F6F4BDFB43.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is Ella slicing an apple for a snack. She still can't use an apple slicer independently, but she's great at lining it up and then I help her push it down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUcuxBVZlgSPf-Hoj5sz3RwjFxoAzHKXmcgxj7dlfmSxULwKjNjxLxGSEQZX7gQSvK37HoaJ5vOCKcjBsvSUwFOwuISv7wBsf1kwtsjJPrIgJfJxaRl8FfOQKvx9SQ_Ia0wOZvAj2zRDC/s2048/IMG_4074+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUcuxBVZlgSPf-Hoj5sz3RwjFxoAzHKXmcgxj7dlfmSxULwKjNjxLxGSEQZX7gQSvK37HoaJ5vOCKcjBsvSUwFOwuISv7wBsf1kwtsjJPrIgJfJxaRl8FfOQKvx9SQ_Ia0wOZvAj2zRDC/w480-h640/IMG_4074+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Ella preparing some strawberries for a snack. She rinsed them at her sink and used her chopper to cut them up all by herself. I am always present when she uses her chopper, because even though it's not that sharp, I still don't want her to hurt herself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_CoOuZg-vE38w7Sq71Reg2jO_TmHdxfC-liQJAaz_sS81msx6OE17VvMHRmbsmzzU7Kq7oQ0UKWWqyrjk9bsty9tG5TDnBVWwXUplEqT0gR0JocFTW4UtRg42m63IK2QmasTeev9yFNN/s2048/IMG_4487+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_CoOuZg-vE38w7Sq71Reg2jO_TmHdxfC-liQJAaz_sS81msx6OE17VvMHRmbsmzzU7Kq7oQ0UKWWqyrjk9bsty9tG5TDnBVWwXUplEqT0gR0JocFTW4UtRg42m63IK2QmasTeev9yFNN/w480-h640/IMG_4487+2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella's kitchen has an area for kitchen rags and sponges, which she uses to clean up her own spills. She also has her own little broom and dustpan where she can sweep up spills if she needs to. The other day she dropped a noodle during lunch and ran over to her broom to sweep it up. She successful swept it up and even went over to the trash to dump it out. I couldn't believe it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little tour of the inside, so you can see where and how we store her things! Links to all of our favorite products are at the bottom of today's post! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-GPsRt_IMmK6zVD-Xsa4XWAauoZAtLm6AXHpGEyiL28n3rsm9q2Hn0_CXzF3vwQBVR-Xdg-2GKQADYWvRjM_TIrp1XlJrqVOzHdY7iEp-mdOI0HQ0OFGSvsO798XLAXasPp7QcPzI9kg/s2048/APC_0001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-GPsRt_IMmK6zVD-Xsa4XWAauoZAtLm6AXHpGEyiL28n3rsm9q2Hn0_CXzF3vwQBVR-Xdg-2GKQADYWvRjM_TIrp1XlJrqVOzHdY7iEp-mdOI0HQ0OFGSvsO798XLAXasPp7QcPzI9kg/w300-h400/APC_0001.JPG" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgm6H0QNNodKujo8XH_8TnPQbEmzdfRnbonvaM6awC0RJeuhpuTePzCrMVv9hQ6ituS46heglPHeBkk7hWBs5wJXNJrAU2RlpnUpfbcESV0_Dkjvx6zb4Qr3sRO0y2-ikDEXfxgobMC5J/s2048/APC_0006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgm6H0QNNodKujo8XH_8TnPQbEmzdfRnbonvaM6awC0RJeuhpuTePzCrMVv9hQ6ituS46heglPHeBkk7hWBs5wJXNJrAU2RlpnUpfbcESV0_Dkjvx6zb4Qr3sRO0y2-ikDEXfxgobMC5J/w298-h400/APC_0006.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On one side of the cabinet is where we store her glasses, silverware, plates and bowls. We use a mix of plastic and real ceramic/glassware. Ella prefers to use the plastic plates, so that's what we let her use. She's not as picky with her glasses and bowls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the other side of the cabinet we store her kitchen tools, snacks and extra rags for spills. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of her personal kitchen tools:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5o07LBg15Iilwvbx9LaWiaMhxPpjIBAn1ht-cchWrgTPBXLBxhhonwwD0XfnBnqE-V0pchG5SHoZVURLy0AdFKBvzkyTPYBr2q4C0T5mMPlxhEJcE4Zf1yacAGzWHih5esplu-nNI8WJW/s2048/APC_0002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5o07LBg15Iilwvbx9LaWiaMhxPpjIBAn1ht-cchWrgTPBXLBxhhonwwD0XfnBnqE-V0pchG5SHoZVURLy0AdFKBvzkyTPYBr2q4C0T5mMPlxhEJcE4Zf1yacAGzWHih5esplu-nNI8WJW/w640-h480/APC_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tongs, a whisk, a rubber spoon, a rubber spatula, a spreader knife and a chopper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyF89FT5dEX-IOp0ZUj0GAp0nq9zHc5b0UTux8k3EIvs5Z2tveAdvv6djdEpLOt49YyLvWZ2WK9cjTSHUujUG8k01F8qRH9AFQuIXFySwv3e-YuiMZczDP3AjBNhV3H7xwjMs9sCk7-m7x/s2048/APC_0003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyF89FT5dEX-IOp0ZUj0GAp0nq9zHc5b0UTux8k3EIvs5Z2tveAdvv6djdEpLOt49YyLvWZ2WK9cjTSHUujUG8k01F8qRH9AFQuIXFySwv3e-YuiMZczDP3AjBNhV3H7xwjMs9sCk7-m7x/w640-h480/APC_0003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also has an apple slicer, a mini juicer, an egg slicer and a little ceramic pouring vessel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWc00JBvMheBREv6Wm02BpIsjmYXmuIkPchLeIxLlj41AGMl4M0_jtrO4bvaZ_R9X48p2LiUjkiFuZ9mMRIFuEXO44zw4rF9PF4p2Wuu1cKw618m3FQtkEg7T2YJcw0DpaA1QmBUTfG4FB/s2048/APC_0004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWc00JBvMheBREv6Wm02BpIsjmYXmuIkPchLeIxLlj41AGMl4M0_jtrO4bvaZ_R9X48p2LiUjkiFuZ9mMRIFuEXO44zw4rF9PF4p2Wuu1cKw618m3FQtkEg7T2YJcw0DpaA1QmBUTfG4FB/w480-h640/APC_0004.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We keep a variety of snacks in her kitchen, but during the day I will usually set them on top of her kitchen because I find she's more likely to help herself vs ask when she can see them as opposed to them being inside the cupboard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03lvXRHguah_GY4UjRzJ1at4B8Jqb2B0J1x4nzKClnWEnkR-h83YLIvheohtOXB48ST5Aqe5KkXHpmn1G2n4pp1hqNU86Dp5ZrxNn_uorvgp7AF9oIvBplVK8Qx1Sh2kdomyeR1CTmMjT/s2048/APC_0010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03lvXRHguah_GY4UjRzJ1at4B8Jqb2B0J1x4nzKClnWEnkR-h83YLIvheohtOXB48ST5Aqe5KkXHpmn1G2n4pp1hqNU86Dp5ZrxNn_uorvgp7AF9oIvBplVK8Qx1Sh2kdomyeR1CTmMjT/w640-h480/APC_0010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the top of her kitchen, I use two miniature cutting boards to cover up what would be the pretend kitchen burners. We also keep her water dispenser filled with fresh water. She is at an age now where she knows not to over fill the sink and make too much of a mess, which is nice. She also has her own little scrubber if she wants to pretend to wash her dishes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so happy we decided to make this little space for Ella. She enjoys it and I enjoy it for her. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AF5UGYS2ZY3O7NZA73ESDOJRZ64Q/2S6R5ZYYC7UC5?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d">Go here</a> to see some of our favorite toddler sized practical life materials if you're interested in getting your toddler involved in the kitchen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>-Ashley & Ella</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>xoxo</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Adventures with Ella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13223211351075690387noreply@blogger.com1