My Woof Woof

Over the last month or so it seams that Ella has really discovered this furry brown bear that roams our house looking for morsels of food. She gets so excited when he enters the room and starts jumping around and smiling. At this time he's still pretty unsure why he generates this response, but walks over to give her a kiss none the less. It is still early but Kate and I believe that we are witnessing the start of a wonderful relationship.

Giving Thanks!

There are a lot of reasons for us to be thankful this year, but none bigger than our families. We where fortunate enough to spend some time with our family over Thanksgiving. From Gayle spoiling her granddaughter to Tom teaching her what it takes to be the next Alicia Keys. We are looking forward to seeing even more of our family as we celebrate Ella's first Christmas. We want to thank our families for everything you have done to make this such a special year!!

Ready or not....STL here we come!

The doctors confidence was building everyday that my sister and Matt where going to have their baby around the 14th of October. As soon as we got word we checked the airlines to see how close to the 14th we could get without taking out a home equity loan to purchase the tickets. Halloween weekend would be a great weekend to make the trip, besides Matt (Hershey Employee) gives out FULL size candy bars! As the 14th came and went it became clear that their bundle of joy had a few plans of his own. On Tuesday, October 27th we got the call that they where headed to the hospital and where not going to be leaving without a baby! Our trip turned out to be perfect timing and it was unbelievable to have our family share in the excitement as they brought their baby boy home - Liam Nash Collins - 8lbs 6oz /22inches. We are so happy for Matt, Tiffany and baby Liam -The Collins Family!!

rub'a dub, dub......

After a few weeks of being anchored in Michigan it was time for a road trip. The family packed up and headed towards the Haute so the Grandparents could get their hands on Ella and to allow daddy some time to participate in ISU's homecoming. When Kate and I arrived back home our daughter sat in the tub (sink) as Grandma waited for the perfect photo. Although Ella was pruned up from sitting in the water for an hour, Grandma got the one she was looking for!

Pumpkin Patch

Fall in Michigan means two things - a long cold winter is around the corner and, it's time for cider and spice donuts. Apple orchards in Michigan rake in the profit by making fresh cider and spice donuts. They also provide the opportunity for a family to put a $10 spot down to take a ride on a slow moving wagon back to a field packed with $30 pumpkins. Must have been "special" pumpkins......

Sophie the Giraffe

How many of you know the Giraffe in the picture below?

Sophie the Giraffe is the baby toy in "Three Men and a Baby". I bring this up because Eric laughed at me for knowing this.... little did he know, other people knew about Sophie as well.

EXAMPLE ONE
Eric and I were at our Dentist appointment when our dentist noticed the giraffes head sticking out from Ella's blanket, and immediately said "thats the giraffe from "Three Men and a Baby"".

EXAMPLE TWO
Last night Eric and I were picking Ella up from Len and Ginny's house when Ginny asked us if we knew we had a famous giraffe from the movie "Three Men and a Baby".

I will laugh at this for a long time.

Ella's second 5K

Big House Big Heart was the name of Ella's second 5K. It was a little chilly but a lot of fun!
10/04/09