Partying Like its Ellie's Birthday...

Ellie's birthday was a pretty long day, it consisted of the pool, opening presents, cake and ice cream, and fireworks (Dan and I decided on her first birthday that we'd do fireworks every year, and it is close enough to the fourth that its possible...).

Dan says that she pulls faces for the camera, because that is what I do, but I beg to differ. The face she is pulling is a face Dan is usually doing!!

Lucy and Leticia came, Lucy was SO funny, she LOVED the pool, and would try to crawl as far into the water as she could. When Leticia would bring her back to the edge, she was kicking her legs trying to get back in the water!! Lucy's first birthday is on the 11th, and I believe her party will be at the same pool!!

Jen brought her three kiddos; Tytan, Chase and Aspen. I was excited to have Jen come, because when it comes to Dan and Ellie usually I'm the third wheel, but I was able to have someone go down the slides with me this year!!

Kaylee and Kyle also came, and they were such big helps with the kids. We couldn't have done it without them!!

Later that night, we opened presents. Nate, Jen, Tytan, Aspen, Lisa, Kaylee, Kyle, Grandma and Grandpa Jessen, Grandma GiGi, Aaron, Leticia, and Lucy were there. Ellie made out like you wouldn't believe...she got a castle, the Rose Petal Cottage, pool toys, a bug habitat (thanks Aaron :P), and a scooter. Now we just need to figure out where to store all the loot!!

Now, I know you're all going to want to special order this cake, but it was a one time deal...OKAY!! I made Ellie a SpongeBob cake...isn't it beautiful!!? :P I thought, how hard is a square...it was hard!! Anyway, this was the best I could do...Ellie loved it though, and that's all that matters...go ahead, make fun of my "mad cake decorating skills"!!

We ended the night with fireworks, and Ellie's good buddy Gracie was able to come watch them with us.

**The night before Ellie's birthday, Ellie and Dan were laying in bed. They were talking about her birthday, and what a fun day it was going to be. They were talking for a while when Ellie told him, "Dan, tomorrow I'm going to be three. I'm going to move out, but don't worry...I'll be back to visit." When did she go from toddler to teenager?**

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIE PANTS!!

Little Miss Ellie, it is hard to believe that in three short years, you went from this:



To this:


to this:



and now to this:



We love you Miss Ellie!!

Bedtime Stories with Ellie

Ellie will insist on reading the same book over and over until she memorizes it. Her latest memorization is Where the Wild Things are it cracks me up to listen to her "read it". I should have cleared my memory before I recorded her, it cut off right before the end.

So, gather the kids here is the first edition of bedtime stories with Ellie!!



Dan also wanted me to mention this:

We went out to eat tonight, and when we were waiting for our food, our waitress brought food to the table next to us. Ellie said (REALLY loud), "We want our food!" Dan and I were so embarrassed, and the tables around us started laughing. Now if anyone knows us, Dan and I are pretty laid back at restaraunts (probably to a fault), we'll wait for our food without saying a word, even when other tables that were seated after us are getting theirs. The waiters will still get a 15% tip too!!

RSL & Fireworks

Dan and I took Ellie to the RSL game Thursday night. We met up with our friend Cam and some of his buddies. I was surprised that Ellie was so good, but I think it was because she was scared of Leo the Lion.

Ellie would cheer when the crowd cheered, and would even yell, "GO RSL!!" She was SO funny. When the game was over they had fireworks. Ellie saw a lot of people going out on the field, so obviously she wanted to do it too. Dan finally gave in, and when we got down there Dan showed his ticket stubs to a girl down there, and she let him through. As usual, I was following behind, and a guy asked to see my pass. I told him my husband had mine. Dan was a couple of yards ahead of me, and the guy kept asking him to stop. Dan kept going until I finally yelled at him to come back.

Apparently we didn't have the pass needed to be on the field. Dan tried for a long time to talk the guy into letting us on the field (I was so glad I wasn't standing by him, I would have been mortified!!). The guy wouldn't budge, so we walked back up to the stands to watch the fireworks. Dan was pretty ticked.

When it was time to go, Dan put Ellie on his shoulders and started hustling to the car. Workers from the stadium lined the sidewalk to make sure none of the game goers walked on or crossed the road. Dan, being ticked off, started walking on the road. A lady tried to grab his arm, and she told him to get back up on the sidewalk. Dan walked around her and said, "Call the cops", and continued to walk on the road. Everyone, but the lady started laughing. Dan continued walking on the road until he got to the car. Ellie told him numerous times to walk on the sidewalk too.

So, when you guys see Ellie disobeying Dan, just remind him that it is his fault...Thanks!! :P

Park City

Last Saturday we went to Park City to celebrate my birthday. Dan wanted to stop by a little cafe place that had a really good breakfast (we missed it by 30 minutes...OOPS!!). Luckily their lunch menu was tasty too!!

After seeing Amberly's post about the Alpine coaster, we decided that was what we wanted to do too...Ellie insisted on going with Dan (Mr. Dramamine), who claimed afterward that he did get nervous and he put on the brakes at least twice (what a wuss!!). I sped the whole way down. Ellie had the best time ever and said she wanted to stay in Park City forever!!

We then hit up the outlets, Dan and my Grandma gave me some cash to dispose of, and I gladly did it!! While we were in The Gap, Ellie spotted some boxer briefs. Ellie looked at Dan and said, "Cute underwear for you to wear in the shower, Dad!!" As per Dan's Father's Day post, you will know that Dan is a "never nude".

Dan wouldn't let me take any pictures of the two of them, because I'm never in any pictures, but basically I'm the only one that knows how to operate the camera...so, here's a picture of Ellie while we were getting the car washed. I don't know why she insists on wearing her glasses upside down...

I'm IT!!

JOYS
1. My little family. I love hanging out with Dan and Ellie, even though I am usually the third wheel. Dan is such a good dad and husband, and Ellie does a fantastic job at being cute and a stinker all at the same time...she's amazing I tell you.

2. Water in all forms. The beach, the pool, ice water, etc. Even though I love water, I'm terrified when Ellie is around it...she ruins EVERYTHING!! ;)

3. Chocolate licorice...(top three, you bet!!). I have totally been loving the chocolate licorice, it may be on its way out though, I got a pack today and it didn't taste very good...

FEARS
1. Water and Ellie. She's pretty cautious, but I am always so scared of her drowning.

2. Getting in a car accident. I cringe at the thought of it.

3. House fire.

Dreadful fears, right? Most of those fears end with thoughts of losing a loved one, and that makes them ten times worse!! :(

GOALS
1. Finish school (one more year!!!).

2. Be more frugal. I'm trying!! I really need to coupon more, and not buy so many clothes for Ellie (but it is my favorite pass time).

3. Be a better housewife. Although my house isn't filthy, it definitely isn't clean. I need to focus on keeping it clean.

CURRENT OBSESSIONS
1. Blogging, but that is obvious...right?

2. Shoes. I love shoes!! Seriously.

3. Picking out fabric. I knew sewing would be the end to my budget that I don't have!! I really like picking out fabric for me, but picking out fabric for others totally makes me nervous!!

Tag to: Well, I'm finding that most on my list'o'friends don't appreciate being tagged, so NOBODY...just read and appreciate my list.... :P

Hobo Stick

My mom asked Ellie what she wanted for her birthday, she told her she wanted a "hobo stick". Translation: pogo stick