Slowly but surely, I'm getting my Christmas decorations up. I'm thinking about leaving them up the month of January since I'm so late to the game. I'm usually completely decorated the weekend after Thanksgiving, but this whole "bun-in-the-oven" situation is completely throwing me for a loop! I'm working hard to get everything done in time for The Nester's home tour on Monday, so come back for more pretties between now and then. Last night, I managed to get Ella's room decorated and she was so excited. We used the same white feather wreaths and small white tree from last year, we just added a few ornaments and a fluffier tutu for the skirt this year. We sat the tree up on top of her side table and it looks so pretty! It also helps that I don't have to vacuum around it or worry about ...
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Christmas Treats
This past Saturday morning, Ella and I bundled up and drove through the half inch of snow to spend the day with two of our very favorite people - Grey and his mommy Ryan. We had lots of fun things planned for the day and these two kids play so well together that we actually got them all done! First up was building gingerbread houses. Now, we aren't brave enough to start from scratch, especially with two little helpers. These two did, however, enjoy helping ice the kits we bought and cover them with candy. Grey was more interested in eating the candy than decorating with it, but Ella picked up the slack and stole it for hers. Isn't that just like a woman? Here they are with the finished product. Aren't they adorable? Oh, the houses are pretty cute, too. After a toy break while the ...
Scout’s in the House!!
Ella and I have been talking about Scout the Elf and when he might make his December debut. I had hoped he would come on December 1st, but this week has been a little crazy and I forgot to let him know he was expected! On Tuesday morning I went out the back door to crank the car before waking Ella up and I saw him in the kitchen. I ran back in to get her up and she was a "sleepy girl, tired girl" {that's what we say when she's sleepy}. She wanted a few more minutes until I told her that I saw somebody in the kitchen. Ella cracked an eye and asked me who. When I told her that Scout was on the counter she sat straight up and said, "What's he doing?!?!" When she came running into the kitchen she found Scout hanging out in a little Christmas tree, but that wasn't even the best part. Not ...
Small Town Christmas
I live in a small town. A really small town. With a local grocery, one stop light, and a famous Christmas tree, it's the biggest one around. On Monday night our little town hosted its annual Christmas Parade downtown and Ella and I decided to go. SD had to go back out of town after Sophie's debut, so we had the night to ourselves with nothing to do. We put on our warmest clothes and walked, yes walked, downtown for the show. We sat under the train bridge and watched the Miss Merry Christmas princesses, horses, dance troupes and firetrucks go by. We got glow sticks, candy and rosy red cheeks. We laughed and had our picture made under that big Christmas tree. ...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
After our doctor's appointment on Monday, the the Fields family headed across the street to the mall for some yummy Chick-fil-A. We were planning to pay a visit to the man in red while we were there. Luckily, there was no line! We've been talking the big guy up for several weeks now and I told Ella that she had to have her picture made and needed to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas unless she wanted to run the risk of waking up to an empty stocking on Christmas morning. She finally decided that although she didn't want to sit in his lap, she would gladly stand beside him. She was a little hesitant and stood farther away than necessary on our first try, wearing poor bunny out {which she does when she's anxious}. She warmed up to him and stood a little closer, even giving us a ...
What do night lights and Jesus have in common?
Ella has almost always been a good sleeper. She was sleeping through the night, in her bedroom, at five weeks old. We've had a few hiccups, but in general, she's easy when it comes to the bedtime routine. With Josh traveling this summer and me in the throes of first trimester nausea and exhaustion, I found it much easier to let her fall asleep in my bed. Before I had kids I always made fun of those "co-sleeping" parents, but it is easy to laugh when you aren't the parent! Since my belly is growing exponentially and we are soon to be out of room, I've been trying to more consistently make her sleep in her bed. If you are my friend on Facebook, you've read a few recent posts full of night time excuses and reasons not to sleep in her bed. It has been quite funny. We've been reading her ...
The Giant Tree Tent
Guess who went to the tree tent after a pancake breakfast on Saturday? Guess who was beside herself when she saw them all lined up in a row? Guess who's pretty 9 foot fir tree was stolen out from under her by an old lady? Guess who paid WAY too much for the next best tree on the lot? ...
December’s Silent Sunday
I know that this isn't December and since I'm typing, this post isn't really silent either. BUT... Ella has so many pretty holiday outfits that we'll be sporting a different one every Sunday from now until New Year's and sharing them on the blog, Silent Sunday style. I also know this is blurry, but that's what happens when mommies are too big to squat down and dogs keep running through the frame and little girls won't be still. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for the big baby reveal! ...