It has been forever!!

Okay finally here I am.... I am officially at -73 lbs. finally. I want to lose another 30 ish. Maybe I can swim laps and I won't notice the sweat so much.

Ella is growing like a weed. She is already 2 1/2. Where does time go.... She has such a funny personality. Lately she is all about Disney Princesses, especially Cinderella. She sings CONSTANTLY. I feel like I am living in a musical. Praise the Lord she can sing on pitch!!

I have decided to follow my crafting dreams and go into business. I have always loved anything crafty. So....I am currently making photo resin jewelry, applique shirts, applique purses, button bracelelts and watches, and anything else beady I can get my hands on.... I have wayyyyy too many ideas. Hopefully I can figure out how to make my hobby into some profit. Tim would be happy for me to make money instead of me spending it...... Keep an eye out for my craft blog. I am in the process of getting a web site up. I will keep everyone posted.

Our new pictures

ZOO PICTURES- SPRINGFIELD
Ella's favorites, the river otters, the giraffe and the goats!!








Last week we went and had pictures done with Artistic Expressions...aka Angela and Deb.


They turned out FABULOUS!! If you wish to view them you can go to their blog at http://www.joplinexpressions.blogspot.com/ You may have to scan down a little but you can't miss the sweet face of Ella.


Her 2nd birthday is next week!!!! When did time fly so fast? It seems like just yesterday that I found out that I was pregnant. Now she is so big, and she has a "big girl" room. Hopefully potty training will go a little better!!

We went to the zoo a few weeks ago, her favorite place. We are taking her again on her birthday. She is so excited.

Halloween

Halloween was so much fun. It is crazy to think that Ella wasn't even walking last year!! She was such a beautiful ballerina. She was having a meltdown when we were trying to leave and Tim had to have a talk with her. She said " I don't want people to see me." Yep, no kidding, just ask Tim. When did she get so sassy??

October fun

Ella and I decided to take some fun pictures on our front porch. The weather is so beautiful.
She loves to be outside. She is getting to be such a big girl. The "terrible two's" are quickly approaching!!