Polar Express

We headed to Branson last weekend for the Polar Express.  I got pretty sick with a *BAD* cold last week (lost my voice too) but since we had non-refundable tickets and hotel I had to go.  We had a great time and the girls absolutely loved it!  They read the story The Polar Express, had cookies, hot cocoa.  The girls danced around, sang Christmas carols, saw The North Pole.  Santa came and gave them bells.  The conductor stopped by at the end and put their initials on their tickets.   We hope to go back again one day.

Thanksgiving 2011

I'm sad to say that Thanksgiving this year wasn't our best.  :(  Emily woke up at 11:00pm the night before Thanksgiving with a stomach bug.  Ella followed around 2 am.  We had to cancel our plans to go to Little Rock on Thanksgiving.  That was a good decision because poor Ella had it pretty bad.   She wouldn't eat much the next day, so she was pretty weak.  We went down to Roy's parent's house on Saturday, but Ella was still weak.  She finally ate a little bit and took a long nap.  She was all smiles when she woke up, thankfully!   We hope to see everyone at Christmas!

Crystal Bridges

We were able to see Crystal Bridges Art Museum opening weekend thanks to may awesome parents who got tickets for us.  My grandmother and Aunt Katie from Little Rock also came with us to see it.  They wouldn't allow flash inside, so my pictures didn't turn out the best.  It was an awesome place and we can't wait to go back to explore some more!

Way to go Ella!

I have to brag on this cute little 2 year-old!  She's doing really well potty training lately.  She has finally began to be consistent going to the potty for a couple of weeks now.  She wore big girl panties to school all week without an accident!  Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!  We're so proud of you!  We can't believe you'll be 3 in a couple of months.

Devil's Den

We had our annual Devil's Den hike a week after Halloween.  It was chilly and windy, but the girls still had a great time!  I wish we could have stayed longer.  We still saw the trees at their peak.  I just love Fall in NWA!

Fall Pictures

Happy Thanksgiving!  I am very thankful to have these 2 in my life!  I can't believe it's Thanksgiving week and we'll be in the Christmas spirit.  I have caught myself humming Christmas songs already. 

Halloween 2011

 Ella started off Halloween at her school Fall Party where they all dressed up.

 Emily had dance class that night right before they went trick or treating, so she wore her costume.  They learned "Thriller" in class that night.  So cute!  She's Raggedy Ann (most kids didn't know who she was, but she was extremely excited to wear this costume).

 Ready to trick or treat!

Cute Minnie Mouse

 Trick or Treat!

The finished pumpkin:  Minnie Mouse!