A few weeks ago,
the Provo Library did this thing
where the kids could come
and drop one of their
stuffed animals off for a sleepover.
We would then come and pick
them up the next day any time
between 9 and noon.
So, Kale decide his Tree Frog
would be the one spending the
night and we took Ellory's
cow to go with him.
When we dropped them off,
the lady asked what Kale's
animal's name was.
He responded:
"Tree Frog, of course."
When she asked for Ellory's
cow's name he said
that she didn't have a name.
So, we asked him to give her a name....
If you can't tell, that says "Lousy."
I thought the librarian
was going to cry she was
laughing so hard.
When we picked them up
they had a slideshow going
of pictures they'd taken
of what the animals had
been up to at their sleepover,
so Kale watched that for a bit.
I thought it was a really cute idea!
One Sunday, my family
was looking particularly sharp.
So, pictures were taken for proof.
I mean, who looks better than this?!
One night, Tyler and Kale
camped in the backyard.
They could not be cuter.
It has been hot hot hot
'round here so we have
been keepin it cool,
with water playing and otter pops.
Kale and Tyler went
on an excursion or two
with Grandpa this week.
Gotta pick the perfect card.
Holding Grandpa's hand while
crossing the street.
I love it.
And then, before we knew it,
it was Ellory's birthday!!
The morning was pretty chill,
nothing special.
At about 2 we headed to
a park to take a Patterson family picture,
and then it was back to
Doug's house for the "party".
Doug had gotten a slip'n'slide and
a little kiddie pool that
the boys set up in the back.
And the cousins just went
nuts!
It was a really hot day so the
water felt great.
Show us your muscles Kale!
The water was really cold,
so it took some getting
used to for Ellory.
Ridin down the slip'n'slide!
Eventually we all had
cupcakes and ice cream,
and every one sang happy birthday
to Ellory.
Then, once everyone changed their clothes,
we went in for presents!
She got some really
cute and fun things
from her Aunts and Uncles
and Grandma and Grandpa!
What a spoiled girl!
Thank you everyone!!!!
And that was her
very first birthday.
Some things about Ellory
at this point in time:
1. She likes to eat.
2. Her favorite things to eat
are Graham Crackers, pancakes, bread, sweet potatoes,
chocolate, ice cream, and smoothies.
3. She says "Mom", "Dad" and "Uh-Oh."
4. I weaned her this week and now she
sleeps 13 hours at night.
5. She is a very good walker
6. She ADORES Kale.
7. She loves her pink blanket with the bird on it.
8. She jabbers incoherently and it's adorable.
9. She growls.
10. If she gets hit in the head with
Kale's little basketball,
she laughs hysterically.
11. She has mastered drinking
from a straw.
12. She's sassy.
13. She knows exactly what she wants. For example,
if she wants a smoothie,
but I'm trying to give her graham
crackers, she will growl
and scream and hit until I figure
out what it is that she wants.
14. She gives kisses by opening
her mouth big and wide
and waiting for you to kiss her.
15. She loves to clap.
And that's about all the good ones
I can think of.
I love Ellory so much!
Her little personality grows
every day.
I can't believe it's already been a whole year!
Today, as everyone knows,
is Father's Day.
We gave Tyler his present this
morning before church.
Kale made a card for him
and was so excited to give it to him.
This guy is just the best
dad.
I'm so lucky that my kids
get to have him
for their dad!!
This afternoon we headed to
Shane's house to celebrate
together and eat delicious food (duh).
We had a really great time!
And for a little bit, Ellory
did some cute cuddles
with Uncle Shane:
How cute!
Well, we had a great day today,
and a great week in general.
Tyler is done at BYU,
so he's around all day,
and that has been really nice
for me and the kids.
He's been getting a lot done
as far as packing and de-cluttering goes.
I guess I should probably start
helping with that soon.
We're moving to Oregon
next week,
so.....busy, busy, busy!
