Lots of purple

New Year's Day was also 50% off Day at Goodwill, so I found Ellis this perfectly cozy purple snow suit for less than $3! She reminded me of the little brother, Randy, on A Christmas Story when he protests in a muffled voice, "I can't move my arms!" I may have over dressed her, but it didn't matter; she wasn't in the mood for a snow day, so it was very short-lived.







Auntie Janae had the great idea to ice cookies with Ellis. This was Ellis' first time and she took her duties very seriously.




Here are our post-New Year's Christmas card pictures again:


You may often notice me trying to squeeze Ellis' thigh in order to elicit a smile, as shown here:






Seriously, how could anyone not love Gabe? Not that I know of someone who doesn't. Here he is Christmas afternoon demonstrating his excitement and shock over being given Colorado beef jerky: