Ellie-isms

Ellie's school picture proofs came back the other day.  Surprise, surprise...she was not smiling.  She asked me if the words said, "Ellie not smile."  I told her they didn't say that, but since we were talking about it, I asked her why she didn't smile.  She replied, "My smile batteries runned out."  Oh!  That explains so much--I'll have to figure out how to recharge them! 

Later that night she didn't want to say her prayers.  I commented that saying her prayers was a way to show Heavenly Father that she loved Him, and for her to thank Him for all the things He has given her.  She said, "No, Mom!  He not give me things--I give Him my prayers!"

This Little Muff of Mine

We had family pictures a couple of weeks ago.  We had them taken at Elena Gallegos, a park nearby us and by the Sandia Mountains.  Little Muffy did NOT like the idea of pictures.  Whether she was nervous of the photographer (who is a friend of mine, but Ellie doesn't know), or she was just being a stinker--I don't know.  Probably a little of both.  Here are a few individual shots of her.

Even with me next to her, she refused to smile!

She couldn't help herself on this one!

Once the photographer left, Ellie became her normal self and Scott got the next two shots with our camera! 

Silly Ellie!  Now why didn't she do that earlier? 

Brothers

Nathan and Jared already have a special "brothers" bond.  Nathan gets excited everytime he sees Jared.  He likes to hit on Jared and crawl all over him--his wrestling version I'm sure.  Jared, of course, adores Nate too.

 Someone to play ball with.

I love these little boys!