Ski Week...Part 1

We just got back from one the best vacations ever! Julia and I have been wanting to meet for a ski week for many years and it finally worked out this year! We had a blast taking turns skiing (while other babysat), hiking, cross country skiing (which Elli slept the entire time in the sled strapped to one of us), playing cards/crazy game of bunko and even went sledding with Jeremy and Kim and kiddos! Elli and Will got their first season pass for Keystone and we were pretty proud parents! We couldn't ask for better weather, and the whole week was amazing!

A Sneak Peak at our Little Skiier!

Elli was begging to go skiing so we consented...ok, not really, but she did smile while skiing and even danced at the end (pictured on bottom). She tried to ski/walk on her own, but considering the boots were 2 sizes too big, it was difficult. (the keystone instructor said she was the smallest kid he had ever seen skiing) We were so proud of our little skiier...she did awesome!

Best Black and White Friends

Norah and Elli wore matchy outfits the other day...had to put a pic of the two buddies. Norah is imitating an elephant while Elli thinks that is hilarious.

G-pa and G-ma Houge

Elli has been loving life with Grandpa and Grandma Houge lovin' on her the last 3 weeks. Every morning she eats her oatmeal with grandpa and plays dolls with grandma. Today she even dressed up as a cowgirl! First thing in the morning she points to downstairs to see them. Yesterday we celebrated Grandma's birthday at a very nice downtown French restaurant (which was NOT specializing in kids) and Elli was such a trooper, waving at everyone and playing "make believe tea party" for 2 hours. Elli is going to be so sad without her grandparents next week!

Happy Valentine's Day (Belated)

Had to post a pic of our little Valentine! Thanks Maggie for making Elli's tights!

Fantastic Fort Worth

Last weekend Paul had a conference in Fort Worth, so we rented a house and my parents met us there. We had a great time being together, touring the stockyards and downtown and playing cards. Elli could not get enough of Grandpa and Grandma and even signed G-ma and G-pa! What a terrific weekend!

Photo Shoot in Gruene

We had an amazing time with Amber Leigh as she took pics of Elliana and family. Check out some of them: http://aleighphotography.blogspot.com/2010/01/elliana-h-gruene-tx.html