Playing in the Snow and Making Cookies

Nutcracker

After going to the candy factory, we went to see the Nutcracker. Ella is obsessed with the Nutcracker right now! Since she's too young to go to the real Nutcracker...we found a casual children's production of it. She was so excited! She new all the characters names and told us who they were when they came out.

Hammond's Candy Factory

We went to Hammond's Candy Factory to take a tour and eat some candy! They have a really cute gift shop full of lollipops and candy canes. Ella of course enjoyed every bit of it:)

Aquarium

Last weekend, we tried to go to Hammond's Candy Factory but it was SOOO crowded we couldn't do anything! We were bummed so we decided to go back another day and go to the aquarium instead. We had lunch inside the aquarium at a really cool restaurant that looks like you are underwater. The tables are surrounded by huge aquariums. Ella and her friend Taylor loved it! Inside the aquarium, Josh fed the sting rays! They swim up and suck the fish our of your finers! It's weird.

Fun with Taylor

Ella had her friend Taylor over the other night. They were having so much fun giggling and playing together. It was really sweet!

Playing in the Snow!

We FINALLY got enough snow to go play in! We've been waiting for awhile.

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Ella LOVED decorating the Christmas tree. She did an awesome job too, it was cute. Christms is going to be SO much fun this year with her. We can't wait!!!!

Thanksgiving Week

We had a busy Thanksgiving week. My brother, his wife, my brother-in-law and his friend all flew in for a visit. It was so nice to see everyone! We went shopping, to the movies to see Bolt, bowling, went to a Christmas tree lighting, hung out and played games. My sister-in-law's nephew (Zane) came over to play for awhile with Ella. They had so much fun:) Aunt Becca and Uncle Chris bought them both Brown's sweatshirts.

Just figured out how to cross her eyes...

Ella's Painting