The current toy of the day is a carboard box. It is used to transport previous toys-of-the-day, hide in, drive like a car or airplane, be a mini Noah’s Ark, or even a slightly over-sized helmet.
I should maybe cut eye holes as Ellie often bumps into thing as she parades around giggling with the box over her head.
Anyway, more pics up on our kids flickr
We had submitted another photo of Ellie to a magazine photo contest. Once again, we received a runner up prize!
We have also uploaded a ton of new photos of the kids. Check them out at www.flickr.com/photos/johnstonekids
“I think the mountains are pretty, not you.” – Ellie talking to mommy while looking at dad’s pictures of mountains. Ellie said that the mountains are pretty and mommy asked if the mountains are pretty like her.
“No, I’m not smart. I’m Ellie.” – Apparently correcting her dad after he told her that she is smart.
“Thank you Jesus for something.” – Ellie when asked if she would like to thank Jesus for something after evening prayers.
“The dinosaur smells good.” – I really have no idea where that one came from..
“Please daddy, don’t sing. Don’t Sing.” – Ellie showing remarkably good taste at a young age.
“No, my name is Ellie Ellie Ellie.” – When asked if her full name was Ellie Johnstone.
“What is happening in the world, daddy?” – Upon seeing her dad reading the newspaper.
“The house is going round and round.” – Ellie after spinning around for a few minutes
“The sun is brushing it’s teeth.” – After watching the sun set, with the understanding that it is going to bed
(my new camera can take photos at different intervals. this series is one photo every 5 seconds during lunch. lots of silliness going on, but not much eating. click for larger view)
Sunrise Christmas morning and the girls were up and getting ready for the busy day!
Ellie was very excited for Christmas. For a few days beforehand we would ask her what day was coming up and she would answer “presents!” We told her that that wasn’t what the day was called, and then would ask what Christmas was all about and she would then answer “Jesus is born.”
Ellie hugging presents on Christmas Eve.. materialism starts early
After the men cooked a mean breakfast, the kids opened their stockings to keep them out of trouble while we prepared for the rest of the day.
We then read the Christmas story and Ellie helped place the pieces for the Nativity set.
She made her own addition with her My Little Pony that she got in her stocking.
Adelaine helped Uncle “Dew” play some Christmas songs on his guitar. Her fingering needs help.
After this we got into the business of tearing paper. Ellie was only too happy to rip stuff open..
while Adelaine needed a bit more help. She was more interested in tasting the paper strewn about the floor than opening up presents.
This was definitely a girlie Christmas for Ellie. No trucks, tractors or toy snakes.. instead she got dolls, a doll house, a toy kitchen, frilly dress shoes, and so on. Both girls got lots of books and other things to keep them busy!
I received a GPS unit from my wife and family.
Now I can keep track of where important things are.. like where we parked the van and exactly where the chip isle is in the local grocery store. Never get lost again!
After a few hours more family started to arrive. We were able to get some wonderful photos of the girls happily sitting with Great Grandma.
After a huge meal we all relaxed with family and reflected on the blessings God has sent our way, the most important one being the birth of Jesus Christ, our whole reason for celebrating this time of year. I hope you had a great Christmas too.
During supper the other night Ellie wanted to know what the little red bottle was. I told her that it is tabasco sauce and Ellie immediately wanted some.
I put one little drop on the edge of my plate and told Ellie to put her finger in it, which she did. She liked it and three times came back for more..
..and then it hit her.
