Project Life: Week 5

Sunday, January 29

I had a severe back spasm starting on Saturday afternoon, so much of Sunday was spent on the couch with a heating pad. We had plans to go to my in-laws for supper, where I managed to hobble along and have a good time. Elaina enjoyed "reading" one of Papa's books. (I put her hair in a ponytail and just couldn't get over how grown up it made her look!) Ellie fought naps all day but finally fell asleep peacefully in Gramma's arms.

 

 

Monday, January 30

Another unseasonably warm day. Josh took Elaina straight to her swing when we got home, and I snapped these picture from our kitchen window. Such a wonderful sight!

 

 

Tuesday, January 31

Today was Ellie's 6-month (6 1/2) checkup, where our doctor confirmed what we have guessed all along: she is practically perfect in every way :) She weighed in at 16lbs 13oz and almost 26 inches, and she took her shots like a champ. When we got home Elaina was pretending to be a duck, and for whatever reason Ellie found her quacking to be hilarious. I tried it myself and she laughed and laughed. She is the sweetest little girl...

 Wednesday, February 1

A year ago today, our backyard looked like this:

The blizzard begins

Elaina, then 15 months old, watched with fascination

15 inches later....

 Today:

Thursday, February 2

Today I had a job interview (and a horrible headache), so Josh took this picture of the two of us, on a day that should be the start of something very good.

 

Friday, February 3

 After a long week, we enjoyed a relaxing evening at home.

Love this sweet little face

Our girls sharing story time

Elaina brushing her bunny's "hair"

Saturday, February 4

We were supposed to go visit Mom for her birthday, but she was sick. So Rachel and Lips made an impromptu visit to our house! It was so great to see them--we went out for dinner, and then Josh and Lips discussed video games while Rachel played with Elaina (poor Ellie was sick...). Just wish they lived closer.