Santa Claus

We got to go see this guy today...

and I never dreamed we would get a picture this perfect! Rusty and I have been talking Santa Claus up literally all week. Last year turned out like this... Pitiful isn't it? I truly didn't think this year was going to be much better because she has been telling us that she "doesn't like Santa Claus." When I told her this morning that we were going to see him, she said, "today?" Then she said, "No, I don't want to see him today." Then once we got there she warmed up to him and did great! I knew Greer would be fine since he's still too young to know the difference. Santa was really, really smart because he had a candy cane waiting just for Ellie, and it worked like a charm! When we got to the table to eat lunch she looked up at me and said, "Mama, I forgot to tell him I want a scooter." How sweet!!!!!!

We got up bright and early (6 am to be exact) in our Christmas pj's and all ready to go! Greer has decided sleeping at night is over-rated. I shouldn't be so dramatic because its not that bad, but his sleeping habits are a far cry from his sister's who was sleeping 8 to 8 every night at this age! I think that spoiled me.

I really wish I would've gotten my tree skirt down before Rus decided to take these!!

We had a great day together!

The Mikos' joined us to go see Santa too!

Jackson's reaction was reminiscent of Ellie's from last year...

Mallory also joined us, and she and Ellie got to do some fun crafts.

Ellie showing off her ornament she made and her reindeer food.

I wanted to show off all of his teeth!

Ellie and her "Geer Geer." That's her latest nickname for him, and its really cute so we've all been calling him that around here.

We're really looking forward to Christmas this year. Ellie is at a really fun age where she is soaking up every bit and explaining the true meaning to her actually makes a little sense to her.

Thanksgiving 2010

We had a good one. This year we went down to Rusty's grandmother's house for Thanksgiving and had a great time with his family. We alternate each year, and this was his family's year. Ellie got to wake up Thanksgiving morning and have popscicles for breakfast with her cousins. She couldn't have been happier!

The weather was nice and warm so we spent a lot of time outside.

Ellie is finally big enough to ride the tractor at Maw Maw's!

I couldn't leave without getting a picture of Ellie's favorite things to see down at Maw Maw's...the cow and the goat. The neighbors have these in their back yard so we end up walking over there about 5 times a day for Ellie to pet them. E just loves animals of any kind. When she says her prayers at night she always prays for Maw Maw and the cow and the goat! She actually informed me a couple of days ago that she wants a cow at her 3rd birthday party!! Don't know if we'll be able to pull that one off.

They're starting to get the hang of this picture thing!

Once we got back, Ellie went over to Douglas' house across the street to celebrate his 3rd birthday with her two favorite things. Cake...

and a bouncey house!

I'll leave y'all with this. I found her in our bathroom doing this a few days ago! Priceless! Wonder who she saw doing that???????

It's Official...

Ellie is in panties!! Woo hoo!!

Isn't that the cutest little booty you've ever seen?

We spent ALL weekend doing the 3-day Potty Training Bootcamp recommended by our good friends, Mrs. AK and Katherine. I highly recommend it myself because it worked. She's doing great, and hasn't had one single accident in several days. She really only had a few during bootcamp which reassures me that she definitely was ready.

We are SO proud of our BIG GIRL! Remember at 18 months old when I did the post about her showing interest in the potty, and I thought she'd be potty-trained soon???? Yeah right! Boy was I wrong...you live and learn. I truly think I could've done this a few months ago, but I decided to wait until Greer was a little older.

Well, I guess he's "older" now because look at this big boy standing up!

Doesn't he look SO big???? He's been straightening his legs out a lot lately and not letting us sit him up. I decided I would try letting him stand for a few seconds, and he did great.

Oh my goodness at the cuteness!

We've also been doing a little decorating around here...Ellie got her tree up...

AND...we decided to go ahead and get our tree on Sunday!

We had nothing going on this past weekend and decided what the heck!

We had so much fun! This was Ellie's first outing in big girl panties, and she did great!

We're looking forward to a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have one as well!

5 Teeth at One Time!!!

Greer's been doing a lot of this lately...

working on getting a lot of teeth in all at once! We noticed his first one coming in a month or so ago, and then 2 others came in right behind it. Then, last weekend, we noticed that his top 2 teeth are coming in also! I couldn't believe it. Again, I looked back at Ellie's baby book, and hers didn't come in until after Christmas. Now, if he'd actually use the teether like its supposed to be used it might help, but he'd rather suck on the metal part! :)

Still dealing w/ the drool too.

He's still got sissy to take care of him though. We've noticed her having a bit more aggression toward him lately, but hopefully its just a phase!

Striking her pose.

Ellie and Greer's 1st Auburn Game

Our week got off to a puny start when this little boy came down with 103 fever. After a few days of running a fairly high fever I decided it was probably best to take him in to the pediatrician. When I found out it was a left ear infection I was relieved that's all it was, but that relief quickly turned to disgust since I know the road that lies ahead! Dejavu is all I have to say! E got her first ear infection at the same exact age...it was the first week of November, right after Halloween. 7 ear infections later, and she finally got tubes last December. Absolutely the best decision we could have made because she's been well ever since! Now, only time will tell what lies ahead for Greer, but I'm afraid we may be in for it with him too! He was so pitiful on Tuesday...

Luckily he was feeling better by Friday afternoon so we could go ahead with our plan to head to Auburn. We spent Friday night with Rusty's older brother and family who lives in Auburn and got up Saturday to head to the game. Let me just say that Ellie had a BLAST! We got up bright and early so we could make Tiger Walk and get our picture made with the Tiger Paws...
She loved spending time with her cousins, Mary Mykal and Mallory...
Did I mention that it was freezing??!!!

We had an awesome day! Even Greer went to the game with us even though I had not planned on it. I had NO idea that they allowed strollers in Jordan Hare Stadium! Where have I been????? He was the perfect angel like always!

My nieces are the sweetest little things you'll ever meet and take such good care of Ellie, and she simply adores them!!

Halloween

My little Yo Gabbas had a great Halloween! Ellie, aka Plex, found this costume in a magazine a couple of months ago and had her little heart set on it from that point on. I tried numerous times to convince her that Foofa (the girly, flower one) was way cooler, but she wasn't buying it. So after me asking her a thousand times if she was sure she wanted to be Plex, and her telling me yes, I broke down and ordered it! It couldn't have been cuter on her, and I think only a couple of people called her a boy while she was wearing it. I was prepared for that given the costume and her short hair. Since Ellie was Plex we decided that it was only natural that Greer be Brobee!

Ellie kicked off the weekend at school on Friday with her Halloween parade and party. I noticed after I posted this that she towers over the boys just like her Mama always did!

Her little class all dressed up...
On Sunday afternoon the Gammills came over to go to our neighborhood block party. Genevieve was the most adorable little cow I've ever seen!

Headed to the block party...

Plex had a great time with all of the neighborhood kids!

Mallory met us at the block party and went trick or treating with us afterwards. I love how she's dressed so girly, and then there's my Ellie in her Plex costume!

Our makeshift "hayride."

Overall we all had an awesome weekend!

Last week we headed to the doctor for Greer's 6-month appointment, and everything went great. He weiged 19 lbs 4 oz and was 28.5 inches long. 80th for weight and 95th for height. Growing like a weed, eating baby food and loving it, and doing great!