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When we got home from tumbling Ellie wanted to have a snack with her friend Baby. It took her about 5 minutes to get the "tablecloth" just right (BTW: Goldilocks and the 3 bears is one of her favorite stories.

More Tumbling

Tonight Emily joined in on the fun at Tumbling. Ellie also talked her Daddy in to joining us. It was great to see how proud he was of her.

Ellie and Eme stretching

walking backwards on the beam


She always manages to find a friend

Her favorite activity

It's Fall!!!

And it's 100 degrees. Something is not quite right with the statement, but none the less I am not complaining because I am enjoying the extra bit of summer God is giving us this year.

Today Meghan came over to borrow something for her yard sale tomorrow. Eme was so excited to see Ellie and likewise. We told Meg just to leave Eme while she went to set up. I was actually kinda shocked that Em did so well. The girls played pretty well most of the evening, and we only had to remind Ellie to share a few times (this is nice practice for her)

Ellie found them matching sunglasses for their outfitsEme loved Ellie's tractor

28 Weeks

Had my 28 week check up today. I can not believe how fast this is going. I know this is our last one and it seems like the time is flying by. Everything looks good and the best news of all is that I PASSED by glucose test. All the glory goes to God.

I am now down to three week visits. Now we just need to decide on a name.

Tumbling

Ellie started tumbling tonight at New Washington Elementary. She loved interacting with the other girls. She is quite flexible and many of the exercises came easy for her.

This was her favorite. Now we spend a lot of time doing this off the couchThe world is her balance beam. Prior to tumbling everywhere we go she is
balancing on something

Sleepover

Ellie loves spending time with Shelby. Last week at the bonfire, she begged Shelby to spend the night. But Shelby was exhausted and just wanted to go home, but she promised Ellie that she would spend the night this weekend. Shelby called yesterday afternoon reminding us and asked if she could stay. Ellie was so excited. I had lots to do that day, and I knew it would not be until early evening that I could go get her. But every where we went, Ellie would say, "is it time to get Shelby now."

Here they are in Ellie's room on their pallets. Ellie actually stayed with Shelby most of the night. A little surprising.

Side note: Look how clean that room is. We have started a chore with Ellie. Every Sunday night before bed she has to clean up her room (normally during the week the floor is completely covered making it impossible to walk in her room. Plus when I tell her to take things to her room that she has left around the house, that means she goes to the door and drops it there. But we give her a small allowance to put in her froggie bank after she has picked up her room.


I had a baby shower to attend this afternoon and the girls were going to stay with Bob. This concerned me because I knew he had a lot to do. But he said that overall they were great. The one thing that did aggravate him was that Ellie would boss Shelby around and Shelby would let her. Shelby is such a sweet, meek person (always has been), and Bob was wanting her to stand up to Ellie--the two year old mind you.

Looks like Baby number two is going to have to be tough in order to survive around Ellie.

Congrats Candace

Today I went to a bridal shower for Candace Baird. She is about a month away from getting married. I am so happy and excited for her. She got a great start with a lot of good gift for her new married life.

Eyes Wide Open

Yesterday at church Kyle Idleman had a great sermon about praying with your eyes wide open. He did not down play the typical prayers of meal time and bed time. But he focused on being a person who is constant prayer with God. He challenged the church to open our eyes and see who really needed prayer around us, whether it was at school, work, or even in the grocery store.

What a difference praying with my eyes wide open made on day one. God had so much to show me. I hope (and pray) that I can continue to open my eyes and pray for those around me that may need God's special touch.

Family Palooza

Today our church had a family carnival event. Ellie and I went and met up with Mom, Dad, and Tyler. Ellie had a good time sliding down the slides. I am so glad that I go to a church that has such a positive impact on the community, and that they are willing to maintain that impact.

Happy Birthday Johnny and Grandma

Today we celebrated Johnny's birthday about two weeks early. He came home from Purdue for the long weekend and will not be back for a while. Janet made a very large dinner.


After dinner we had a few members of the family back over to our house to celebrate Janet's birthday (which is tomorrow). We had a bonfire and the neighbors down the road were letting off fireworks which was perfect for the evening. It was such a beautiful night, and everyone enjoyed being outside. This was one of the first cool nights in a long time.

Testimonial

One of my fellow teachers from SHS asked a couple of weeks ago to do a catalog show with Pampered Chef. August was a great month for host.

Check out Shannon's blog Quarry Orchard and see how much awesome stuff she got. Also she is a very crafty person. If you are looking for fun, easy, and inexpensive ways to spruce up your house or a room, this is the blog to see.