O Christmas Tree

Our tree is finally up and fully decorated!  I finished it up during nap time today, so Ella hasn't had too much time to mess with it, but so far only one ornament has come off the tree (which is keeping on par with Zoe) so I can't really complain!  She is in awe of it though - which is so cute :)

Just coming down from nap

So excited!

Santa Visit

Yesterday we made the annual trip to take Ella to see Santa.  Last year we went to Bass Pro Shops and thought that they had a really nice set up, but I had heard that Cabela's also has a free Santa and since we now only live 5 minutes away we decided to try it out.  We did have to wait in line for an hour and a half (although the Santa line was shorter than the check out line...) but all in all it went well!  Ella did pretty good staying entertained, and I really didn't think it seemed like it took as long as it did.

They had a really nice set up and Santa was sitting in his sleigh which I thought was cute.  You got one free picture and were encouraged to bring your own camera to take more.  Also, the Santa was very friendly and realistic :)  Plus we got to check out the aquarium after too!

Waiting in line, getting restless near the end

A little confused by the man in red!

I thought it was so cute that even though she seemed kinda worried she had her hand on Santa's the whole time!

Thinking about taking her candy cane from Santa

To compare... last year with Santa, still sorta dazed!

After Santa we finally went to pick out our tree, where I was the only one who got out of the car since it was below freezing with the wind chill and I'm much more picky about the tree than Nick... although, with it being that cold, I picked the 3rd one the guy showed me.  Pictures to come, we let it "thaw" overnight and plan to decorate it this evening.

December Photos

Now to get caught up on December thus far.... :)

Brushing teeth!

She loves to give Lucky hugs

little reading seat

She learned to climb up all on her own

Looking like a big girl

Little snow covered tree on our front porch

Reading with Daddy

All snuggled up

And a baby update:

{ 32 Weeks with Ella / 32 Weeks with Baby Boy }

Thanksgiving

I'm so behind on this little blog!  I guess that life has gotten in the way!  This is a tough time of year as Nick is extremely busy and working 6 days a week, plus trying to get everything ready for Christmas, not to mention putting together a nursery... and being 8 months pregnant!

Anyway, we had a nice Thanksgiving weekend.  My Mom and Dad were here and we had a full feast!  It was delicious and I have 1 bowl of turkey noodle soup left still (which has been amazing!).  Nick worked a LOT but his team was very successful, so he was in a good mood despite it all :)  We even got some snow, which I always enjoy.

Loving some olives!

Reading her first Highlights magazine from Grandma Hund

Nick's favorite deviled eggs

Our buffett

Mom & Dad

Ready to eat!

yummy!

Bubble Wrap!

I just realized that I didn't include this cute little video in yesterday's post like I intended to!

3 days in a row!

Photo Drop

I apologize but this post is pretty much going to be a misc. photo drop to get "caught up."  Which is probably all that you come here for anyway :)  Anyway.. here are some pictures from the last few weeks that I have missed posting with trying to get organized and everything.... (and in no particular order)

She discovered this puffy blankets and loved it!

When Grandma and Grandpa were here they took Ella to the park, apparently there were dogs barking and playing across the road and she was mesmerized!

Who knew oven mitts were so fun!

We had to get up early one morning to meet the cable guy at the new house (because the MSU/UM game was the day after our move and we had to be prepared!) so we had breakfast at the new house.  When I texted this to Nick he said "make sure you clean that floor!"

Mr. Bear!  She wrapped his feet around herself :)

Airplane with Grandpa!

Watching the geese with Grandpa.  This pond is across the street from our house

cheese!

"shopping"

Playing on the landing.  I believe this was moving day when Grandma and Grandpa kept Ella entertained at the new house while Mom and Dad stayed with the movers at the old house

Ella loves watching videos of herself!

bath fresh and ready for bed!

We finally got Ella a new car seat.. she is so little that we really didn't need to switch her out of the baby seat.  She still hasn't outgrown it, but we are going to need it soon!  She loved climbing in and out of it before Daddy installed it.

This was from Nick's phone.  Ella, Lucky and Baby watching the movers

At the Cabela's aquarium, she loved watching the fish.... and running all around!

Watching dinner cook!

Ready to cheer MSU to victory!