Elli's Thanksgiving Play

Seriously, how cute is this?

Girl is singing up a storm!

Elli's BFFs

My little pilgrim girl

Hi Mom 

Daddy's Happy - a MD Bball Game

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Waller for some MD Bball tickets. Elli LOVED it!  Check it out -she is on the action cam!

A full day = a tired Elli

A Daddy Date

Jacob took Elli into DC for a little Daddy/daughter date. I was jealous. It looked like more fun than Jackson and I had at the grocery store. 

School Time

Elli started her last year of preschool. Can you believe it? I certainly can't.  My little girl is so close to starting elementary school.  This year Elli will go to school from 9-12 five days a week. She is so excited about it.  She is really learning a lot with a focus on getting ready for Kindergarten. I am very excited to see what the year brings!  She has only been one week and has already talked about letter sounds, brought home a weekly reader, and done some awesome crafts.

Even more shocking?!? Jackson is starting preschool. This is a milestone for me - I am not the mom of two preschoolers. Not gonna lie - it makes me feel old.  To see Jackson walking in with his little book bag, it almost breaks my heart. Don't get me wrong, I"m looking forward to those two mornings a week when I can clean my house or grocery shop in peace. But to know that he is "big" enough to go to preschool, well, I can't believe it. He is LOVING it there because there is a plethora of "big trucks" to play with.

PS - note that it was so hectic getting ready for school I put the wrong year on Jackson's sign. Hahaha!

These two kiddos - they run me ragged but they make my heart smile.

Dance Camp

Elli did Princess Ballet Dance Camp this week. Needless to say she LOVED it.  

My sweet Elli' Bell - when did you get so big?!?!

Aunt Abi is Officially Married

Hey - flower girls can still climb trees!

Manis and Pedis

See the attitude in that lil' face??

With the beautiful bride!

So tired at the Rehearsal Dinner we were spoon feeding her dessert...

Boom - Day 1 Complete

Gettin' our hair did....

No caption for the following pictures. Grandma Waller's hand made flower girl dress was stunning.  The venue was stunning and of course the bride was stunning too!

Aunt Abi, we were so honored to be a part of your day. Thank you for letting us celebrate in every way. We are so happy for you and know you are going to be an amazing wife.  

Grandma Waller, the dress was so beautiful and seeing Elli in it will forever be seared in my mind.

Papa Bender, thank you for taking your weekend to watch Jackson (and even venture to the zoo!)  Our weekend was so much more fun knowing he was in good hands and having an awesome time.