Ella gets a haircut

Ella finally decided it was time for a haircut. She couldn't wait until the next day so when we got home from school i chopped her hair off. I have got to start taking her somewhere. Ha.

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Grandparents programs

We are 6 weeks away from the end of the school year. It has been quite an exciting year for Ella since she was enrolled at three different schools. Lucky for her two of them we close enough so her grandparents could come for special grandparent programs.

The first was during our brief enrollment at Clanton Elementary. It was grandparents day and each classroom had there own set up and then the whole grade sang a song or two. Mr. Mark and Mrs. Connie couldn't make it but they sent a nice letter for Ella's teacher to read to her. Mom and Dad got to see all of Ella's work and that thrilled her.

The second was a Grandparent"s breakfast at her new school, Meadow View Elementary. It was strategically scheduled during the book fair week. Coincidence? I think not. :) Anyway, Mom and Dad were able to come up and Eric showed up a bit later since he was also home. I hear they all had trouble finding her classroom (someone should have taught the student guide to read a map of the school). They all made it and Mom and Dad got to eat with her before they left to get back to work and Eric stayed to take her through the book fair with her money from Grandma and Grandpa. Sweet girl picked up something for her brothers while she was there. Mom passed on having pictures made at the school. I should have told her daddy he has to brush her hair in the mornings. Ha.

Snow Day

We got our first good snow in our new house. I understand we weren't snowed in but a good coat of snow is saying a lot for Alabama. Ella still had school so after dropping her off the boys ventured outside for a bit. They couldn't figure out what to do first but they loved it.

It was just too powdery for a snowman and most had melted by the end of the day but it was still a fun morning. Even the animals had a good time.

Happy Birthday Eric!

Eric was able to celebrate his birthday at home and we were all happy about that. He started his day with breakfast in bed.

We hung around the house all day and the boys helped me make two cakes.

One because i wanted to try it and the red velvet because it is Eric's favorite. We met Mom, Dad, and Wes for dinner then home for cakes and presents.

The next day Eric's Mom and Dad came for the day. There was lots of Wii competitions.

Overall i would say it was a good birthday for a 31 year old. :)

Funny Faces

This is only a funny face when it isn't directed at you. Dad got "the look". Ha.

Divas....
:)
Well, Jack thought this was a funny face.

I am sure most of you know John usually puts on a funny face every time he sees a camera...

Ben is learning his own...

Big Boy

I am finally going through the million pictures i have and trying to get organized so i can get back to my blogging. I always have good intentions when i start and then i get pulled in different directions and it is another month before it crosses my mind. Anyway, while i am organizing my pictures and my thoughts, here is a short post.

Benji moved into a big boy bed. He did this the first of January so it is kind of old news, sorry about that. He is getting so big (more about that in his birthday post). He loves his bed and i haven't had any problems with him getting up. Thumbs up. :)

Happy Birthday Jack!

It is birthday season!! Jack had a fabulous birthday (back in January). He turned 5! Wow. That means he will be starting school in the Fall. He is getting so big. He opened a few presents when he woke up, John was a little upset it wasn't his birthday. Ha.

Uncle Wes came and picked up Jack and we met them at Chuck E. Cheese after picking Ella up from school.

After a fun afternoon, we met Grandma and Grandpa at home for cake

and more presents.

It was a great day and i am one proud mom. :)