Our Little Tennis Star

"I'm ready!"
Behind the back swing
Ella ready for the next game
Good Swing

"Go Daddy!"
Our little photographer

John & Roger played tennis after work Monday night Ella & I went along so she could play in the park. However, she just wanted to play tennis. There were a group of 4-5 year olds getting tennis lessons next to our court. So she wanted to be like them and she told me she wants to take tennis lessons. I told her when she is there age she could but I am sure by then she will have moved on to something else. Ella enjoyed cheering on her daddy and taking some pictures. She actually did pretty well considering she was using one of John's racquet's.

Fall Fun Fest

We took Ella to our little fair here in town. We had never been before they actually had more rides than we thought. We went on Friday night because there was a rival football game so the fair was pretty empty. Ella was the only kid on most of the rides. We had to take her off a couple of the rides because she was crying. I think she missed having Meryn to go on the rides with her.

Our Finished Nursery

The room before we painted
My little "Princess" helper

After the room was finished

We finally got the nursery finished. It took us awhile too decide on the colors too use. We already had the bedding bought which has turtles and starfish on it. So we painted waves and turtles and starfish on the walls. Ella loved helping me paint. Which was really fun for me. She managed only to get a little paint on one of her clothes. Even while painting Ella has to wear a dress and carry a purse (such a little princess). Ella loves the room she shows it off to anyone who comes over.

Ella & Meryn more fun in Hutch

Ella & Meryn walking from the fair
Ella & Meryn taking a bath after being at the fair all day

Happy 4th Birthday Meryn
Ella loved playing in the playhouse. She would bring some food out and set it at the picnic table. Then she would tell the boys (John, Greg, Trevin, Brendon, & Caleb)who were playing soccer/football "Its ready". She is such a little mom.

Ella & Meryn having a pretend picnic at the playhouse
Ella loved swinging but she had to have Uncle Greg push her. She didn't like the way Mommy & Daddy would give her under dogs.

Spending time with family in Hutch

Gramma & Ella on their way to Sunday school
Caleb teaching Ella how to play the piano
Great Grandpa Tucker & Ella
Great Grandma Tucker & Ella

More State Fair

The kids waiting for the races too begin
Ella dancing to the music

Ella was more interested in watching people than the pigs racing
Meryn, Ella & Trevin walking on our way home

We went to the Fair with Greg, Susan and their kids. It was quite a hot day. We spent the day going through the buildings getting free stuff for the kids. Then we went to the pig races. Which sad to say sounds more exciting than it was. We got there early to get good seats and they had music playing and Ella entertained us by dancing for us. When it was finally time for the race to begin the kids were not that interested. We actually left before the final race.

John, Susan, Greg and I actually went to the fair a couple of times with out the kids. I obviously can't go on any rides but the four of us did go down the big slide. Which it doesn't sound very exciting but it was a pretty good ride. After going to the fair four times I was pretty much done. The baby was done too because I was having contractions like crazy. It was definitely good exercise.

Ella the Fire Fighter?

She wasn't exactly thrilled to sit in the fire truck
She was okay as long as Daddy was holding her

Ella didn't want to wear the hat but Meryn tried it on for me (what a cute little firefighter)

Since Ella had fun riding in a toy fire truck we decided to go see Uncle Greg at work. John, Ella, Meryn and I went to the Fire station to see Uncle Greg and the fire trucks. Although Ella didn't enjoy the real fire truck as much as the pretend trucks. Meryn was there to help Ella not be too scared. Ella did enjoy the sticker and badge that Uncle Greg and she did like turning the water on in the hose. Maybe next time she will enjoy the Fire Station a little more.

Zip Line Ella

One of the first things Ella wanted to do when we got to Grandma & Grandpa's is to play out back with Meryn. She saw Meryn going down there Zip Line so she gave it a try. I am surprised she tried it she sometimes is a little on the cautious side. So she gave it a try and loved it.

State Fair With the Girls

Ella & Meryn our lil' Semi-Drivers
Biker Chicks
Sitting at the front of the Mystery Machine
This ride was a little scary because it took them straight up and swung them back down and they weren't buckled in
It's a Jeep thing
The girls weren't tall enough so John had the pleasure of riding the Teddy Bears

Susan, Ella & Meryn riding Hot Air Balloons
Choo-Choo Ride

Ella & Meryn posing in front of the train

John, Susan, Ella, Meryn and I went to the State Fair today. It started out as a nice cool morning but after the girls rode some rides the temperature dropped 10 degrees and started to rain. So we didn't end up staying too much longer. Ella and Meryn had so much fun riding the rides together. After every ride Ella would get off and say "that was fun." They both enjoyed the train ride and waved to everyone walking by. Half way through the train ride the conductor had to get off and start pushing the train because the rain was making the rails slick. When we left the girls were so cold and wet they didn't complain about leaving.