You may notice that most of the pictures of Juliette show her with a big grin on her face. She now smiles on demand, and she gives a full on grin so we can see all her teeth.


Ella and Juju received some special puzzles in the mail from Uncle Marzi and Auntie Jaynie. They are pictures of the girls that have been made into puzzles. They have been a big hit around here.

Ella is also sporting the new Christmas sleeper and converse high-tops from Auntie Morgan.

Christmas at Auntie Morgan's

Last Friday night we went out to Auntie Morgan and Uncle Jesse's to celebrate Christmas together. We had a delicious homemade macaroni and cheese dinner and the girls received some great gifts from Auntie Morgan and Uncle Jesse, including matching pink converse high-tops and matching pink sleepers. Grandpa Rob and Zoe the cat were also in attendance.

Christmas Get-Togethers

We went over to the Reed's last week. The kids exchanged gifts and the adults played Jeopardy after the kids went to bed. Hudson got Ella and Juju each a new French book and the girls gave Hudson and etch-a-sketch. The kids and adults had a very nice visit.

Ella proudly displaying her block tower.

Ella compte

Ella loves to learn new French words. She has some new French books and has been expanding her vocabulary. She knows a few French songs and can count to 10 in French. Here is a video of her counting in French.

A visit with Natalie...

On Friday, we went for a walk with Laura and Natalie. Natalie is 11-months-old now and she is such a sweet baby.

After our walk, they came over and the girls played for a little bit while Laura and I went through some baby clothes. While we were going through the girls' clothes, Ella decided to see if she still fit into one of her 12 month dresses. It was a little short, but she fit into it. When I told her it was too small, she looked at me and said "I'm just wearing it for a joke". Some of the things she says really make me laugh.

A visit at Hudson's house

Last Wednesday, Melissa watched Ella and Juju while I did some errands. The girls were very excited to visit Hudson at his house and when we arrived we saw that Hudson was happy to see them too. When we came in the door Hudson was running around saying "Ella, Juju, Ella, Juju..."

Visit from both Grandpas!

What's better than a visit from Grandpa? ... a visit from two Grandpas! Today both Grandpas came to see Ella "Jump for Joy" at church and then we had a visit afterwards.

Juliette was sleeping for most of our visit, but she woke up in time for a good snuggle before the grandpas left.

Grandpa Clark brought the girls some great new books for Christmas. Thank- you Grandpa!