Happy Easter!

Meet my daughters:  Freaked and Crazy

It was at this point that I stopped photographing Maci's impending smoosh and rescued her from Lenny, er, Ellis.

This is the basket I photographed Ellis in on her first and second Easters.  Maci does not fit.  And also, Maci does not like being put in baskets that she does not fit into.  Now we know.

With their Easter bunnies, Hoppy and Bock.  Guess who named them.

Bock.

 

 

Another pic from the day that made me laugh.

Today we talked with Ellis a lot about why we celebrate Easter.  At bedtime, when we were done praying, I asked her if she wanted to pray for anyone else.  Most nights she says Janae.  Tonight she said Jesus and proceeded to ask that God take care of Jesus.  Very sweet.  Indeed.

Guess which one is in the 25th percentile for her age and which one is in the 90th percentile.

Tiny Dancer

I'll write some captions on Friday...too late tonight.

E quote and M update

Gabe accidentally stepped on Daly's tail and said, "He's fine. Cats are forgiving."
Ellis responded by saying, "No, cats are for petting."

AHHHH!  We love her so MUCH.

I took some pictures like this with Ellis when she was a little bambino.  Maci did not think this was a good idea.  And also, I have food in my teeth.  So this picture was a bust all around.

Sleepy.

Reminds me a lot of E at this size.

Doing this a lot lately.

Ummm...will you LOOK at the rolls?  This girl is so delicious.  She's as happy as she is rolly. 

Maci goes to bed at 9.  Wakes up 4 or 5 hours later to eat.  Then again 3 hours later. And is up for the morning two hours after that.  It's nice to have that routine finally.

Maci has officially let out real giggles. It's so sweet to hear.

Maci loves,  LOVES, to have her diaper changed. And she always enjoys bath time.

Maci smiles at anyone easily, and would always prefer being held to not being held.  Thank goodness for my beco baby carrier.

Gabe remarked yesterday that the width of her cheeks is close to surpassing the length of her face.  It's true :)

Grandpa Duffy

First time for Maci and Grandpa Duffy to meet.

We had to promise that Dad (Grandpa) wasn't going to swing.  Ellis is still getting used to all of the potential fun of the new swing set.  Sliding is a big hit...everything else will come.  We hope.

Ellis is attempting to wriggle (with everything she had) her way out of my arms while yelling, I want to stand!

So here she is standing.

We had a great visit with my dad.  Ellis put him to work immediately.  He was constantly being invited outside to play.  If they weren't outside, he was instructed to be Cinderella while Ellis pretended to be Rapunzel.  A very good sport, indeed.  When Ellis and I dropped him off at the airport, she cried a little and said she wanted him to stay at our house.  Sweet girl.

Indiana

Ellis learned how to go under the water while swimming at the hotel pool.  Twice was plenty for her, but she did it :)

Maci was just fine on the sidelines.

First time for Maci and Great Grandma Knipp to meet.  They hit it off :)

Gabe's cousin Kristi ended up being one of Ellis' favorites, too.  Here it appears that Maci would agree.

Ellis with Gabe's cousin, Alan's,  little girl, Bella.  Bella is 4 and the second these two met, they went everywhere hand-in-hand.  Fast friends.

Ellis and Josh had a few opportunities to pal around, too.  Very cute to see.

I love this picture.  And the people in it :)

With Grammy out in front of the Stockman's home.

With Grandpa and the back-scratcher she found at the Stockman's house.

Visiting with Great Grandma Stockman.

We loved being able to see and spend time with family we rarely see.  Grandpa Stockman was greatly missed, and we were honored to be able to celebrate his life, together with everyone (those present, and those who couldn't make it).