Meeting Elle

We ran down to Parsons for a quick trip to meet Elle!  She's perfect.  We left O&O with Mimi and Papa for the night, so it was great to be able to cuddle with Elle and Mickey without chasing them around. 

Mickey was so much fun too!  He's babbling constantly, loves to dance, and wants to play ball all day long.  He doesn't really acknowledge Elle. 

Owen and Olivia spent the night at Mimi and Papa's house.  We were surprised to hear they got a perfect report, and apparently slept more than they ever do at home.  It was amazing how they can tell us details about their weekend!  Right down to the Jayhawk cups they played with in the bath.  And meeting a new friend at Panzon's for dinner - Ella!  Ella is the daughter of Emily, who I've known since I was in Elementary School.  My parents ran into Emily's family, and they all had dinner together.  Owen and Olivia were still talking about Ella today. 

Ellyn, Ella, Owen, Papa, and Olivia

Reading before bed

Thanks Mimi and Papa for letting us get away for a night.  Thanks Erica and Luke for letting us come meet Elle on the day she came home from the hospital! 

Baby Elle!

Welcome Elle Marie Manners, our new niece!  She was born late yesterday afternoon, weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs 11 oz, just like her big brother did.  We can't wait to meet her Friday!

While we were waiting for news of Elle's arrival, we played at Aunt Kelsey's house.  Owen and Olivia went for their first ride in the Mini Cooper. 

Thomas!

We went to visit Thomas today! 

First, we visited the fire truck.  This was actually the part they talked about the most.  

They were pretty serious the whole time - just taking it all in.  But they loved it!

Papa and Owen sharing a moment on the train.

Olivia too distracted to look at the camera

 

We ended with some playtime in a tent full of trains.  

We had a great day with Mimi and Papa!  It was cool outside, and almost raining, but not too bad.  

Bed Head and a New Word

We learned a new word this week.  Olivia got it right on her first try! 

Can you believe this is what Olivia's hair looks like in the morning? 

This was also our first breakfast in new booster seats.  Looks like the high chairs can go to the basement!