Zoo Day

We went to the Zoo a couple of weeks ago. It was a perfect weather day!!




Katelyn loved, loved, loved the tigers!! One of them kept walking back and forth in front of the glass right next to her face, and she would laugh hysterically! We have a super cute video of it, but it's on daddy's phone. She kept saying her word for kitty cat.

Birthday

On Ella's actual birthday, she was confused that it was her birthday again. She had been so sick and tired, that we really didn't do much the day of her birthday.
She had to ride her bike right away inside!


Then, it was off to Druber's.

Someone else likes donuts too!!!

Daddy

Grandma Tilson

Papa Tilson

Grandma Veer

She turned 3...

...and she didn't bother to ask me!! Can't believe our firstborn is 3! We had so much fun celebrating with her! We are so thankful to get to enjoy her excitement and joy partying with family and friends. She is a party planner already. She told me 4 months ago that she wanted a panda bear cake, and balloons, and party hats... and a blue dinosaur for her gift (random!). She got all but the party hats. She didn't notice.
Ella is such a joy! She has SO MUCH personality that is so fun and at times so challenging. We are praying that we can guide her to grow into an amazing young woman of God. Ok... lots of pictures of her party on Sunday and then I will do another post with pics from her actual birthday.
Once again, we are so lucky to have Christy take pics for us during her party! She's the best!!
Here's our BEAUTIFUL Birthday Girl!


Panda Bear cake and cupcakes!




Oreo Truffles

The Decor:


Opening Presents:


Princess Bike!!




All of Ella's party friends (minus a few sickies!!)

Our Family!

Staying Busy

ugh... this weather has been crazy! inside one day, outside the next. definitely more inside. this is how we've tried to stay busy:
lots and lots of coloring

Ella likes to help me make granola

we go through way too many stickers!

blocks

playdoh

Kate has been getting into everything



addicted to graham crackers

this picture blesses my heart!! they are so sweet together!

Snow Play

Now that it's nice outside, here's some pics of us enjoying the snow!
Snow Overalls just like Daddy!!

Matching snowsuits and hats!!

My Snowangel

Trying to get Kate to eat the snow

She was pretty unimpressed with it all!





According to Ella, I'm the big snowman. Not sure how I feel about that!

Fashion According to Ella

Heels are always in fashion!! So is Minnie Mouse.

Bucket hats will never go out style:

Wear lots of different colors and prints!

Always make sure your baby sister is accessorized appropriately!