Tooting Her Own Horn

I feel bad I haven't posted about Ellis in a while - so here she is finally riding the little, slow train all by herself in Seaside, OR. Watch out world, she is a daredevil! This is the first year she has done it all by herself; she has always been too scared and the train whistle has always been too loud for her. I think I rub off on her a little too much. But I was proud of her, she was proud of herself and Loni just called us both wimps and took Stella on the train with him.

Falling Into Summer

Because I have been so devastated by summer and the lack of it's appearance, I am moving right into Fall. And what do you do in fall? That's right, you BAKE!
So I picked up this little diddy at Costco the other day and can't wait to fire up the C&K Bakery again!

The Real Stella: Tantrums and Tears

This picture embodies Stella - she can be sweet as ever but at the drop of a dime can turn into a little walking terror with tantrums and tears who screams, hits and on occasion bites. Who would have known that something like this could come from someone as sweet as me. (I feel my parents rolling their eyes right now). Funny how I still love her to death and wouldn't trade her for the world. <3!

Grandpa Weaver

These girls L.O.V.E their Grandpa Weaver. Whenever he comes over Stella goes running to him. They both have him wrapped around their fingers. I just wanted to share this cute pic of the girls right before bedtime watching America's Got Talent with Gary. 

Funny facts about the girls and their grandpa:

- Gary started this thing called Swing and Swing with the girls. He picks them up by their underarms and swings them through his legs. They will ask him to do this over and over and over.

-Any time we go to Gary's house, Stella goes right up to Gary, takes his hand and leads him to the kitchen cabinet where Gary has stored his special nuts and trail mix. And then demands to have some - which he shares with her no problem.

Au Revoir until September

On Ellis' last day of the five week summer ballet course, the parents were able to come and watch. It was really cute seeing her in action - she is actually much better than I thought she would be (does that make me a bad mom?) - haha. She holds first position, attempts to mimic the teachers, listens really well and loves going to ballet. Stella was happy to watch as long as I kept her fed.



This is her in her line. The girl in red was the teacher, Ms. Veronica's daughter - she was really good. Ellis is now showing a correct 1st position. :)
This was a fairy dance activity they were doing. They would have to 'fly' around gracefully and water their flowers. It was really cute.

This was an umbrella dance they did - they really encourage the girls to be really accurate and do their best. I am in love with British.

This was the other teacher of the class. I am not sure on her name, but she was great with the girls. Ellis brought her purple jump rope for show and tell. I don't know what the girl in the background is doing. Love random people.

British Dance Academy

Ellis started ballet again back in June at British Dance Academy in Renton. A couple of her aunties have attended British so this was a big deal in our family. She loves it, I love it and Stella loves waiting around for her (not). I would call two out of three a success. It was a 5-week summer course and she is now signed up for the fall class on Fridays.

Stella coloring during the class. I had run out of all the snacks I brought for her, so I was pulling strings as ways to entertain her. Haha. She looks like a hot mess with those pony tails. Ellis showing me her "first position". Good thing we are getting her back in to learn these things.

Ellis posing out in front of British. Her Aunt Chantelle has a picture of her in this position as well when she started.