The Ellis'

Monday, February 9, 2009

Lunch and Play Date with old Friends...

(Vaiden, Whitten, and Ransom)

One of my oldest and dearest friends, Caroline, came to visit last week. Her son, Ransom, is just a couple of months younger than Vaiden. We enjoyed lunch and then the boys played while Caroline and I were able to catch up. It was great seeing them both!!

Jumping with Grant!!

Before we moved, Vaiden had a couple of buddies that he loved playing with...Grant was one of his buddies and when go back to our old town, we try to get together to play. Alicia and I left the babies home on this day and let Grant and Vaiden play at Pump It Up. They had a great time!! They were both sweating so much from playing so hard. We miss you Grant and hope to see you again very soon!!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Whitten's one year pictures...

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

It has been a year...

Since I saw you for the first time...and fell madly in LOVE!!

On February 5h, 2008, I was celebrating my own birthday!! I was getting Vaiden ready for swim school and I knew the baby I had been carrying for 9 months, was a little excited that day. Michael was in Memphis in a meeting, so I called to tell him to be on stand by. I met my mom and sister at Maley's and I knew then, that the baby would be born that day. I had a doctor's appointment that afternoon, so I kept putting off calling the doctor. Lunchtime came and I threw some sushi down my throat and then headed to the doctor's office (by this time I was really hurting). When the doctor checked me, I was 5cm. I called Michael crying...he had a 3 hour drive...I was scared he wouldn't make it. My sister drove me to the hospital and once the epidural came, all we did was wait. The baby was fine, I was fine, and Michael was on his way driving 96mph down I-55. He did get pulled over, but thankfully the cop believed his story and allowed him to keep going. Michael made it to the hospital and 30 minutes later, our second child was born!! Michael annouced to all our friends and family that Whitten Colby Ellis was here. Whitten was the best birthday gift I ever had!!

This year has flown by!! Whitten has rolled over, crawled, and sat up around the average months. Although, he did start walking early...around 91/2 months. He is an explorer!! He thinks he is big like his brother. He idolizes his big brother!! He is a tough little guy...If he falls or bumps his head, he doesn't cry long. He is a great sleeper!! He is a great eater...He will eat pretty much anything you put on his tray. He has such a sweetness about him!! He has the most beautiful big, brown eyes!! He knows his own name. He waves bye bye and smiles!! He plays patty cake and smiles, too!! He loves dogs and points and says "DA". (We know that means dog!!) He says "da da" all the time. He says "Mama", but not much. He loves ballons and balls. He is a cuddler. He picks up books then backs up...he wants you to put him in your lap to read. He has the sweetest smile...it makes you want to eat him up!! He gives out kisses with his mouth wide open!! He is a "Mama's Boy"!!

We love you Whitten...Happy First Birthday!!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

A Night out with Daddy...

Our neighbors gave us 2 tickets to the Ole Miss vs. Kentucky basketball game. Michael asked Vaiden to go and he was so excited. The game was last night and as you can see from the pics, Vaiden enjoyed the popcorn the best!! He was so cute getting ready yesterday. He got his Ole Miss clothes on and then told Michael to go get his Ole Miss clothes on too. He was such a proud little guy yesterday...he told everybody that he was going to the game with his Daddy!! They stayed the whole game and Ole Miss won. So, all in all, in was a great night!!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Happy Birthday KK!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KK!!

Katharine and I growing up...best friends!!

Katharine and I now...still best friends!!

The 3 of us...Katharine, Trey, and I

Katharine and Whitten

Katharine and Vaiden

(She loves my children like her own...and they love her, too)

Katharine and Michael

(when she first meet Michael, she didn't like him much...now she loves him!!)

I love this picture!!

Katharine was my maid of honor in my wedding. She started crying on Thursday and didn't stop crying until we left for our honeymoon Monday morning. She was afraid things wouldn't be the same...but they only got better!!

My little sis had a birthday over the weekend. She turned 31...that makes us the same age!! She always loved these next 3 weeks because I couldn't use the "Because I am older than you" card. We had a great birthday weekend with you KK!! We love you!!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Happy 60th Birthday Daddy~G-Daddy!!

My Daddy turned 60 over the weekend and I want him to know that we all love him and send him the best birthday wishes!!

If you don't know my dad, you are missing out on knowing an incredible man!! He is a loving husband, father, and G-Daddy!! Thank you for all you do for us...We "heart" you!!