Ellie Elizabeth: This is what we know of our Ellie.  She has beautiful, deep blue eyes and these adorable lips that she loves to pucker up into a tiny circle.  We debate each day about that color her hair will be, but it’s a brownish blonde now.  Most of the time.  Occasionally it’s a bit […]

Read More A Bit About Ellie

Ellie’s first trip out of the house was last Thursday.  Zak had taken a half day and was home about 10.  The four of us went to Caribou Coffee and enjoyed some hot beverages and time out of the house.  We then went to Target, which was Zoe’s first trip as well.  Ellie slept the […]

Read More Out and About

We’ve decided that in some situations it’s a lot easier to call Zoe, “Number One” and Ellie, “Number Two.”  It’s just more practical sometimes. Example: Me: 1 needs a new diaper. Zak: 2 just got one, but is hungry. Me: 2’s laundry is dry, could you bring it upstairs? Zak:  1 is ready for a […]

Read More #1, #2, Yellow, Orange

Ellie had her first doctor’s appointment this afternoon and did great.  It was the first time we’ve ever been to the office and not had to deal with loads and loads of tears.  She’s back to her birth weight and her length and head circumference are the same as when she was born.  So far, […]

Read More 1 Week Doctor’s Appointment

The other day Ellie was crying a lot (which is really out of character) and Zoe was quite concerned. Zoe rushed out of the room and quickly returned with a Kleenex for Ellie. Such a sweetheart.

Read More My Melted Heart

I really don’t have any idea as to where to begin, but the past 6 days have been phenomenal. It is crazy to think that just last Monday Zoe and I spent our last day as the two of us at Starbucks and hair bow shopping in LaGrange. Then, on Tuesday morning, Zak and I […]

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