Okay, so first of all these pics are totally out of order. Second of all, I am so sorry it has been so long since I have updated our blog. These first pictures are the most recent. We were so lucky to have a visit from my two favorite girls, Jessie and Marah. The girls did some swimming, skiing, sledding and some hot chocolate drinking! I can't wait to see what they can do next year!

Next are some Christmas photos. Ella's preschool put together a great performance and Ella was that kid that shouted the last word in the song after the song was over, it was classic. They performed the reindeer pokey (like the hokey pokey) and it was fantastic! I never new they could get a group of 2 year olds to stand still and actually perform. She is pictured with Tyus, one of her BFF's.

We had a wonderful Christmas at the Block's this year. Santa made a special visit (Diane dressed as Santa) on Christmas Eve. Ella didn't know what to think about that. We got to spend some great time with Patty and Tom and Sharon's wonderful family as well. A few extra holiday activities I captured were gingerbread house making and going to get the tree, where Bobby had to pull both Ella and the tree back up the hill because I could barely get myself up the hill.

We spent Thanksgiving with Linda and Mike this year and Kasey and his WHOLE family came. It has been a long time since we all had gotten together. His kids are awesome! We had lots of fun playing Catch Phrase and the food was amazing! Viv can cook some pretty amazing desserts. Andy and his catch Meg also joined us. I'm kinda surprised Meg is still with him after spending a day with our crazy family.

Lastly, Ella has been skiing a ton! She loves it as much as we always hoped she would. Her dad takes her out on the harness and she moves right along. I will try and post a video soon. I will not be joining her and her father for any more turns this year, as I have yet another, torn ACL. This skiing business is hard on the knees!