Cool Crafts

Monday Ella and I had a craft day.
We started with painting a pumpkin with glitter glue

Then water colors

And last a spider made with her handprints

We had planned on carving a pumpkin as well but unfortunately ran out of time.

Yesterday I got called from the sitter to pick her up as she had a fever. The poor girl ended up being very sick with what we assume was a virus. Her fever got up to 103.5 at one point and she spent the entire day not moving and not speaking. Tom kept her home today and she seems to be much better with lots of energy.

Cooking and Costumes

Grandma JoJo came to see Ella yesterday.
First they made homemade macaroni and cheese together

In the afternoon, our neighborhood had a Halloween party in the pool clubhouse.
Ella wore her costume from last year as later this week she will be wearing her fairy costume.

There were little games with prizes

Grandma Jo Jo helping Ella with the spider craft

And cupcakes!

Tennesse Travels

Yes, we are alive!
Ella and I actually ended up staying in Tennessee Sat to Monday afternoon. With the time change she was up everyday by 5am and had a hard time napping. She did absolutely amazing in the car. The way there she stayed up the entire time with 0 complaints. The way home she slept about an hour and had about 40 minutes of crying but did great the rest of the way. It was so nice to see Reba, Whittney, and Reba's entire family. I was glad I finally got to see where she lives and works and to just enjoy each other's company.
Sunday we had a picnic at Arrington Vineyards. The property is gorgeous and tons of families came to picnic.

Jazz Band

Checking out the grapevines

Being goofy with Reba's sister Sarah

Since we got back from Tennessee, Ella has been sleeping til 830 each day and taking three hour naps. I hope this new schedule sticks.
Thanks Reba and Whittney for having us and for being such great hosts! We love you both!