Busy Weekend/Ellie's 1st Time Bowling/Open House

We had a busy weekend!  On Saturday morning, Ellie's Grandpa came and picked her up and took her to breakfast at I-Hop.  Then they went to Bass Pro Shop where Ellie got to see a bunch of fish, "drive" some boats, and pick out a stuffed animal (turkey for her, fish for Jackson) and lots of candy (really . . . lots . . . huge bags of Twizzlers, gummy bears, and jelly beans).  Next, they went to "see Haven's soccer ball team."  Ellie got to watch the game with Sadie, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Des, and Uncle Mike.  She had a great time with on her date with Grandpa!  Thanks Grandpa!

While Ellie was with Grandpa and I was taking a nap, Kyle washed and cleaned out my car.  I mean, DETAILED my car.  He cleaned every inch of it right down to conditioning the leather and shampooing the carpets.  I also think there were several q-tips involved.  I don't even want to drive it now!  It's cleaner than when I bought it!  Thanks babe!  You're so good to me!

Then Ellie had a date with Daddy!  Aunt Des took Mommy for lunch and pedicures before Jackson gets here.  We had a much needed girls' day out and by the time she dropped me off that evening, my cheeks and stomach hurt from laughing so hard!  Thanks Aunt Des!  I had a wonderful day!  I felt very spoiled!

On Sunday, we went to church and then took Ellie bowling for her first time.  She liked it and had fun, but one game was enough.  Her attention span isn't quite there yet!

She picked out her orange ball (even though it wasn't the lightest one they had), and would carry it up there every time!  It was an 8 lb. ball!

 She'd jump up and down waiting to see how many pins she'd knock down!

 Watching Daddy take his turn

 She noticed that Daddy didn't use the ramp so she didn't want to either.

 Daddy had to help just a little bit.

 Final Scores!  Ellie even got a strike.  I'm also supposed to mention that Kyle usually bowls much better than this, but he wasn't trying very hard and couldn't concentrate with Ellie running up behind him, etc. ;)

 They had bowling shoes in her size!  So cute!

 Daddy and Ellie

 Mommy just watched and took pictures

On Monday night, we took Ellie to the Open House at her new school.  She walked around wide-eyed and quiet, just taking everything in.  We met her teachers, Mrs. Brandie and Mrs. Jessica.  They both have long, brown hair and are soft spoken like me, so I think that will be good for her.  There are 10 other kids in her class.  I take her Thursday morning for her first day!  I've never left her with someone besides all her grandmas for this long.  We'll see who cries more . . . Ellie or Mommy!  Then I will have 5 hours to myself the day before I become a mother of 2.  What shall I do with my time???

 Her school has this awesome little carousel right outside the door of her classroom that really works.  She was a little scared at first, but then she got the hang of it.

She kept getting down and changing horses.  We were about ready to leave so Kyle told her it was her last ride and to "choose wisely."  She pointed to a horse and asked, "Is this one Wisely?"  She thought it was the horse's name!  She cracks me up!