In Memory of my Grandma

My Grandma has suffered from dimensia for years & has finally been released from her trial. At first we all laughed when she would tell us the same story 3 or 4 times in 20 minutes. But as her disease progressed we all reminised about how Grandma used to be. I am so grateful to know that she has her mind back, that she is now whole. My Grandpa has been so loving & so good to her! I will miss her, but I am so glad that she isn't suffering anymore.

Pictures

Ethan & Lexi Halloween night, right before trick or treating.
Our three kids! That's weird to say, I'm still not used to it. But I have to say that emotionally I'm having an easier time with three. I don't feel so bad taking the time to nurse Makelle because Ethan & Lexi have each other to play with. After I had Ethan I felt bad taking time away from him because he had no other play mate.

Ethan is such a big helper! He loves to hold her & kiss her & love her! He's always asking to hold her or give her a binki. (Not that she really takes one, but it's the thought that counts) This morning during Makelle's awake time he spent good quality time with her, talking baby talk & sharing toys... making sure she knew who he was

At first Lexi would only hold Makelle for a few seconds, now she doesn't want to give her up. She's jealous of anyone else holding her, when she thinks it's her turn. She loves to touch her & climb in bed with her... naughty, naughty!

Makelle is such a good baby! She usually only cries when she's hungry. So a lot really, but easily fixable. We love Makelle!

Makelle Ellingson

  Makelle joined our family on Nov. 1st. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. So far she's a very good baby, she rarely cries & loves to cuddle. Ethan and Lexi adore her! Lexi hates me right now, I'm obviously a traitor since I'm holding another baby; but I know This too shall pass. We have so much support from our family & friends it makes adding another child to the family a lot easier. We are very blessed that she is so healthy & came so fast. Don't worry pictures are coming soon!

Halloween Fun

On Saturday we went to the Pumpkin Patch. They had some fun things for the kids. 

Ethan and Kayla went through the hay maze quite a few times and had a blast

Jeff was a good sport to pose too.

We are very excited to welcome Makelle into our family. She will for sure be here on Saturday. But we're hoping for sooner, if she's ready that is. Ethan is very excited for the new baby to come... I hope he still feels the same when she gets here. I'm making progress & having contractions & everybody keeps asking when I'm going to have this baby... apparently I look huge & ready to deliver. I'm sure I do because I am, but it'll be nice to have strangers stop asking me if I'm trying to steal a pumpkin.

Happy Birthday to Jackie!

   Saturday is Jackie's birthday... since I won't have access to the Internet that day I want to wish Jackie a happy birthday! I'll keep it short & sweet so I don't embarss her.. but Jackie is the sweetest! She doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, she's so kind hearted & loving. She's such a good aunt, and always does the best she can when she tries anything new. We love you Jackie! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! 

Happy Birthday Mom!

  I wanted to wish my mom a Happy Birthday! I'll be nice and not announce her age. We'll just say she's a too young to be a grandma. Her birthday is actually tomorrow (the 9th). But I wanted to be the first to say it.

  My mom is so caring of others, she's always seeking for ways to help someone else. She's very talented; she makes a great flower arrangement, she's a wonderful cook. She's been so helpful to me & Jeff. Once a month she has come to tend our kids so we could attend the temple & do sealings. 

  She's a great grandma. My kids absolutely adore her! Lexi doesn't leave her side when she's around. Ethan has come to accept the fact that he has to share Grandma, but he loves to play with her every chance he gets.

  Anyway, Happy Birthday Mom! Hope you have a great day!

Funny kids

  Lexi has started a new trend, before she'll fall asleep she has to go through all the words that she knows how to say, then sing some songs... all the while Ethan is in the next room laughing & joining in. It's cute & I'm trying so hard to treasure these precious moments, but I also have to sit next to Lexi's door or she'll keep getting out of bed... if she sees some part of my body she'll stay in her bed & eventually fall asleep. So it's a little frustrating when it takes 45 minutes for her to do her routine before settling in. 

 Ethan & Lexi are having a blast with each other. Lexi stands outside the bathroom door "talking" to Ethan while he goes potty. He pretends like he knows what she's saying & talks back. They do an awesome job fighting with each other. Lexi is usually the one who is making trouble, she'll take his toys & chase him around the house trying to bite him. But Ethan's pretty fast & is finally learning how to stand up for what he has.  (it's about time! I hate seeing him getting taken advantage of, it's so hard to stand by & watch, hoping he'll learn on his own) Ethan does his share of teasing, it must be the boy in him; he can sure get her screaming!

 My pregnancy is going well. My iron has been low, so I am lacking so much energy! My poor house & my poor kids! Luckily they have a daddy who has all the energy in the world & is so good about playing with them & getting their energies out. I've been having lots of braxton hicks so my doctor is hoping I'll at least make it to 38 weeks. I'm hoping to have everything ready for the baby by the time she gets here, it's gone by too fast.