The Many Roles of Daddy-O!

Ella and I are so lucky to have Chris in our family!!! He is so hands-on with Ella and treats her like the little princess she is. What more could a little girl want??? I love seeing all the roles that Chris takes on when it comes to Ella. She brings out something different in him that I wanted to share with others.

La Diva!

Last week I went into my room to hang up clothes and this is what I found. I thought, "Just make yourself comfortable, why don't you?" She thinks she is such a princess!





Also...............Last Sunday I thought I got her all ready for church so I went into the bathroom to put on make-up and do my hair. While I was finishing getting ready, Ella finished too. She put on her tiara, and pearls, then brought me her tutu to make the look complete.


She was devastated that she couldn't wear them to church.

4 years!!!

Today is Chris and my anniversary!!!! Historically, it is one of my favorite days because I have received really good gifts. Like our first anniversary I got diamond earrings, then the next year I got a diamond journey pendant, and last year Chris took me to the mall and let me pick out lots of new clothes.

While this year has been one to remember. We are totally broke because we haven't been getting paid from Chris's clients. Out of necessity we decided we were going to make it a free anniversary. I was going to make Chris a homemade apple pie (which he would have loved) and he was going to clean the house for me (which I would have loved)....BUT I woke up sick. So, Chris tried to take care of his wife and child while working (which meant he didn't get a lot of work done) and I....well did nothing but sleep and complain.

I think it is good though, it means we have hit the point in our marriage that we don't need things to be elaborate. I mean, how could I not know how much my husband loves me when he is taking care of everything!!! And Chris, of course, is still excited for an apple pie when I start feeling better.

All in all, it has been a good 4 years and I am so happy that Chris married me!!!!!!

Finally Done

Way back in November we all went to Texas to see Chris's family. While I was there I went with Kirsten, Jenny, and Danielle to some outdoor flea market/craft place (I am sorry for the horrible explanation). Anyways, it was fun except since I was flying back on a plane, I couldn't buy anything. I thought this would be just fine until I saw this sweet little plaque that said "I found my prince and his name is Daddy". As you can guess I wanted it real bad for Ella's room so I decided then and there that I would make my own.

So, I got a board and some paint and I started on the project. I still can't believe it took me 6 months to do!! I mean seriously, it doesn't look like it took 6 months. But I am happy to have it done and I think it turned out pretty cute.

Here are some pics:

A Little Bit of Luck

A few days ago I found a 4 leaf clover. I was out in the yard with Ella when I looked down in the grass and there it was. Chris couldn't believe it. He said he didn't know they really existed.

Here's the proof:

Well, let me tell you those clovers really work. Boy have I been having good luck!



First, I went to Old Navy yesterday to look around and found some amazing deals. I got all this for 20 bucks!!! Can you believe it? That's 6 sweaters, 5 shirts, 1 dress, and one pair of tights. The most I spent on one item was 1.97!!!!!

Then later on in the day Chris and I went to the park with Ella. It was so hot that we decided to go to the gas station and get a slurpee. We were going to use some of our speedy points for a free drink but the rewards machine was broken. We were so bummed but that little clover came to the rescue and an employee said we could go ahead and get one for free!! We didn't have to use any of our points. It was so refreshing (all free things are).

Then this morning when I checked my email I found that Shutterfly had sent me 50 free prints. I was so happy...I have been needing to print some pictures of Ella and now I did it for free!!!

I can't wait to see what that little clover does for me next!

Never too young for a Classic

It's been confirmed....Our child is a genius!


Gathering some light bedtime reading.

Here you find her reading The Epic of Gilgamesh

Imagine our surprise by her reading about Chile. We didn't even know she knew Spanish!


And "yes" all geniuses do read in the Nude!!!

What the Pisa?

Ella has started naming her toys. I think the names are pretty funny so I thought I would share.

She has a stuffed penguin named Mape and a Strawberry Shortcake Doll named Sugar. There is also a stuffed giraffe named Haffy and a my little pony named Cherrylee. Then there is a stuffed horse named Pisa (Peace-ah) and an octopus named Pisa. A pony named Pisa and an armadillo named Pisa. Sometimes my name is Pisa and so is Daddy's. Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty go by Pisa around these parts and you might also find a dinosaur or two that like to be called Pisa.

The best is that we have been trying to teach her the Prophet's name but currently he also goes by Pisa as well. I hope he doesn't mind.