Family Picture Disaster

Ellie is hiding so that her picture will not be taken. She was such a grouch. But we love her anyway.

If you have ever tried to take a family photo with a 2 year old and a 1 year old you know our experience. But to make matters worse Ellie was a huge grouch and refused to participate. So needless to say we finally gave up and realize that this maybe the best we will get this year.

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Ellie was the cutest tinkerbell and Ethan a great Pirate. They had so much fun. Ellie really loved the whole trick-or-treat idea. All day long she kept asking if it was time yet. She had so much fun.

Childhood Games

Ellie loves to play duck, duck, goose and hiding go seek. I get such a kick out of playing these with her. When playing hide-n-go seek she only counts to 3 and very fast so you have to run to even come close to hiding. Duck, duck, goose is so funny because little Ethan loves it. I have to hold him the whole time because he loves you to run with him. You can see it in his eyes when Ellie just mentions the game. I am loving this simple time in their life where these games are so entertaining and fun. Their laughs are music to my ears. The lesson they teach me is to take time to play simple childhood games.

Ethan's Birthday Party

We did Ethan and Hudson's 1st birthday together at the park. They had a great time. The funniest part was the cupcakes. Hudson went icing first and Ethan went cake first. They both were so cute.

Cheddar Beef Enchiladas

This is a recipe I discovered on allrecipes.com but this is my version. I had to change it. We love these and this recipe makes two pans. I always throw one in the freezer for another day.

Cheddar Beef Enchiladas

1 pound ground beef
Chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 package taco seasoning
1 cup water
2 cups cooked rice
1 can black beans or pinto beans (rinsed)
1 can El Pato Sauce
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce jar) salsa
1 can cream of chicken soup

1.In a large skillet, cook beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat. Drain grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Add El Pato Sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cook and stir until liquid is evaporated. Spread about 2 Tbsp. beans, ¼ cup beef mixture and 1 Tbsp cheese down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in two greased 13in x 9-in x 2-in. baking dishes.
2. Combine salsa and soup; pour down center of enchiladas. Sprinkle with reaming cheese. Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Ellie in Boots!

On Sunday Ellie came walking into my room wearing my boots. I was impressed at how well she could walk in them.

Sentimental

As I watched Ethan walking through the living room I was struck with how much older he looks with his new haircut. A part of me was sad at how fast he is growing up. It is amazing to me how fast the time goes by. I love his new look, I guess I was just being sentimental.

1st hair cut

Today Ethan got his first haircut. He will be one next week. His aunt Tyra did a great job. He was so wiggly.

Two Really fun kids

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An Update

Since it has been almost 2 years since my last post i thought it ws time to update our blog. As most of you know Ellie is 2 1/2 years old now and Ethan is already 10 months old. Brandon is still doing real estate and I stay busier than ever. I just had my first week back at doing preschool from my home. Plus this summer I took a job working that Mountainside Fitness in their childcare area. i am going to keep doing that a few days a week too. Ellie did great this summer in swim lessons. Both of our kids just seem to live in the water. Ellie keeps telling Brandon that we need a pool at our house. How can you agrue with that. Ethan is on the verge of walking. My life will get that more interesting once that happens. Both our kids had a great time at our Reynold's Family Reunion. Ellie spent alot of time digging in the dirt. What can I say she takes after her mother.

Ellie's First Birthday

 

Caught in the act 

Santas Helper 

Leaving Grandmas and Grandpas 

At Thanksgiving in Nevada. Ellie kept eating grandmas apples. At one point she had the apple on the floor and was biting it. 

Ellie loved the deer 

Ellie loves to rip and eat paper. This is her being caught in the act. She was ripping of the tablecloth my preschoolers painted. 

Ellie is holding her bell from Santa 

We went to a deer farm. It was great the deer come right up to you and eat out of your cup. 

Brandon, Stacey & Ellie getting ready to board the polar express 

Santa came on the train and gave tatum a bell. 

I am a movie star!! 

Ellie in the Pumpkin Patch