Lily's YouTube Debut

Ella taught Lily to growl every time she see's a dinosaur or hears the word.

Photographer

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Remember when?

Ella: Mom, remember when I just turned 3, and I did this? (puts pen in mouth and wiggles it.)
Me: No, I don't specifically remember you doing that.
Ella: That's because you had your back turned the other way and you couldn't see me.

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Ella and I have been busy making crafts this weekend/week. We are both sick, and since I can no longer do the mandatory growling while playing Dinosaurs we are crafting. Here's some of our creations.

Ella made this cute little hat for Lily.

Happy Birthday

I'm a little late wishing Tyler a very Happy Birthday!

Dinosaur Museum

Ella decided today that she wants to be a palaeontologist instead of running a vinyl cutter. (Her previous career choice.)

This week Ella's preschool class is studying Dinosaurs! Obviously Ella is very excited. Today we went on a field trip to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. Sometimes they have sleepovers at the museum called Dinosnorzzz. I think it would be a fun activity for this summer.

Valentine Gingerbread Houses

My mom & Trisha had the day off work today, so they invited us over to make gingerbread houses. Trisha got the houses & candy at huge after Christmas discounts.

My mom's house.

Emily, Cait, & Ella starting to decorate. Look at all the candy! I didn't get very many pictures. Lily was very tired, and needed extra attention.

Overheard Conversation

Cait: Ella, don't tell my other friends, but you are way bigger than them. You're my biggest friend.

Ella was very pleased when Cait told her this!

More Dinosaurs

Ella waiting for the show to begin.

Lily loved the show too! I don't think I've ever seen her sit that still for that long.

Answered prayers

Ella has been praying daily to go to Book Club again. Her prayers were finally answered today, and she was able to attend a fun Monster themed book club.

Lucky Girl

In October I heard that "Walking with the Dinosaurs" was coming to Salt Lake in January. I've been trying to talk Tyler into buying tickets ever since. But every month there was something more important that we needed to spend our money on (Business equipment, property taxes, business bills... boring stuff like that.) I decided if we weren't going to buy the tickets, we would have to win them. I personally entered at least 8 different contests. Trisha, Emily, my mom, & Ryan entered some as well. I had people calling me every time they saw a new contest. (Thanks Syd!) Obviously my hard work didn't pay off. Finally, on Monday, I was able to nag, whine, & eventually persuade Tyler to make the big purchase. Not too long after we bought the tickets for Saturday, Ella and I were invited along with Emily & Cait to see the same Dinosaur Show last night with Laura & Jane (They had 6 free tickets). We felt guilty at first, since we already had tickets for Saturday, but they insisted we come, and that they probably wouldn't be able to find anyone else to go with them at such short notice. If I were to say that Ella LOVED the show, it would be an understatement. Cait cried when the T-Rex came on stage. Ella cried when he left. We had a fabulous time! Thanks so much for inviting us Laura! Ella wants to see this show everyday. Luckily she gets to see it again on Saturday. What a Lucky Lucky girl!
(Although my camera isn't professional it wasn't allowed in the show :( I stole this cute picture off Laura's blog.)

Lily Stands

All by herself!

Your ugly sweater is so cute!

This morning I purchased an Ugly Christmas Sweater for next years "Nogger" party A.K.A. the Ugly sweater or Egg Nogg party. (They are currently 90% off at some stores.) Ella and I had the following conversation shortly after.
Ella: Mom, what did you buy?
Me: It's an ugly Christmas sweater for next years party.
Ella: When I get bigger can I wear your ugly Christmas sweater? I think it's sooo cute!

2009

My Goal for 2009 is to cut my goals in half & spend more time with family & friends.