Blastball!

Ella started "blastball" tonight. It's supposed to be a great introductory to t-ball. Ella loves to practice her swing at home, so I was hoping she'd enjoy this. :)

I think, surprisingly, her favorite part was chasing after the balls.

Ella's serious face.

This is Ella in her ready position. :)

She had some really good hits!

At the end, her little group had a huddle.

Ella said she had fun and is looking forward to next Wednesday.

Our day at the park

We let the monkeys miss their afternoon naps today and we went to a fun new playground. We had such fun trying out all these new things!

This picture cracks me up.

Riding the motorcycle together...

and the police car...

Ella busy digging in the sand pit. Notice the concentration? (she sticks her tongue out when she's really concentrating on something.)

Ella putting William in a choke hold by the railroad station.

Taking her brother around... this melts my heart!

William would run and fall several times, but always got right back up!

In the car on the way to Grandma & Grandpa's house. They do this a lot. :)

A decent family picture! Hurray!

It was a busy day. We were all exhausted.

I don't think I could possibly love them any more than I already do!

Could she possibly love him any more?

I never even told her to hug him. She does it all on her own. She has the sweetest heart in the whole world.

Simple Fun

How cute is he pushing Ella's stroller!? :)

They found the mini flags.. :)

Off for a walk in the neighborhood.

Hello duck pond!

Throwing rocks...

Awww..

Stopping by the playground and enjoying the slide.

Simple fun is usually the best!

We love the beach

We've had a busy day! After the playground we had lunch at one of Ella's favorite places - Boston Market :) - then we went to a nearby beach. Ella LOVED it!

Ella loves to throw rocks in the water.

William wasn't so sure about the water...

Of course, daddy had to dig out the sand that inevitably found its way into William's mouth.

Trying to warm William up to the water...

Hugs from Ella. Not quite sure William's into it.

We had such a great time. Wish we could go somewhere warmer where we can actually enjoy the water.