I think all families have that crazy aunt, well, in our family its Crazy Aunt Meg!!! Meg and Colby went to San Fran a few weeks ago and brought all of the neices back Chinese Dresses, I can't remember what they are called. Unfortunately, little Lucy was sleeping so she is missing from the cousin picture. Meg is sporting Grandma Marty's outfit that Grandpa John brought back from China, I think, 30 years ago. Thank goodness for Crazy Aunt Meg!!!
Our friend Brian turned 28 this past week. I voluntered to make his cake, a chocolate cake with chocolate cream frosting. I decided that instead of just leaving the cake with the frosting, I needed to decorate it. I know its hard to read, but it says "Giggity." Brian, Meghan (Brian's wife), and Drew all love the show Family Guy. Giggity comes from that show. I also decided he needed to have hearts all over the cake as well!!! Happy Birthday Brian!!!
Drew's grandmother and brother-in-law also had birthdays this past Sunday. I made my favorite cake, grandma's favorite as well. I also decided I needed to decorate that as well. Notice the pink and purple polka dots. I think its time to buy actual cake decorating supplies, instead of ziplock bags and maybe even take a cake decorating class. I had so much fun though!!! Happy 85th birthday Grandma and Happy 30th Birthday Anthony!!!
I just thought these pictures were cute. My cousin, Will, used to work for 20th Century Fox. He sent us this cute romper that says "I'm a Fox Kid" on it. Its cute and comfy so we LOVE it!!! Thanks Uncle Willie!!! We love you and miss you tons!!!
I don't think there was a clean spot on her entire little body.
So prim and proper...??!!!
Thumbs up!!!
While I was taking my sister to the airport, Ella and Daddy had dinner together. I'm not sure if she actually ate anything. Good thing she wasn't wearing any clothes!!!
We're a little concerned that Ella thinks she's a puppy, not a little girl. I've caught her several times trying to lap water up from Lily's bowl. She also licks instead of kisses...oh well. She's so cute, who cares if she thinks she's a dog.
I found this awesome onesie that says "My Mommy is taken but my Aunt is HOT and SINGLE!! Ella was going to wear it to the farmer's market on Saturday morning with Auntie Mimi but we got rained out...boo!!! She did wear it down to the Plaza though, we didn't find anyone yet, but Ella is on the look out!!! Our little matchmaker!!!
A good friend of mine from work moved to FL last week. Lindsay and I offered to hang out with their sweet little guy, Colton, for the afternoon so she and her husband could finish packing up. He is the sweetest little guy. Lily loved him too. She was just as protective of him as she is of Ella.
As any good girlfriend would do, Ella stole his pacifier. What a girl!! I guess I need to teach her a couple of things about being a good friend. She'll learn!!
Drew's parents took us out to dinner to one of our favorite restaurants, Cactus Grill, for my birthday dinner. We had a great time. We found out that Ella likes Espinaca, a Dischinger family favorite. I can't believe I'm going to be 30 next year. Where has the time gone?
I feel like when you look at every child's baby book, there always are pictures of them covered in spaghetti. Well, here are Ella's pictures expect it was penne pasta not spaghetti. She loved it though. She loves being able to feed herself.
I think I was baking brownies at this moment. Don't worry mom's, the oven door was not hot, we checked!!! Ella was peering in to see if they were done yet!!! 
Something smells good!!!
I had to add this one to show everyone Ella's newest feat, she stands on her own. I think the longest she has stood by herself so far is about 30 seconds or so. She loves being able to pull herself up and stand. I have a feeling she is going to take off running any day now. GULP!!!
We are so lucky to have such an amazing dog. Lily is so fantastic with Ella. Even after Ella pulls her ears and makes her cry, Lily keeps right on kissing Ella. The last few days I have spent many hours in the kitchen baking for Drew's company. I have absolutely loved peering into Ella and Lily's playroom to see them playing together. Ella and Lily play tug-of-war with Lily's ropes. It is absolutely fantastic. I was able to get all of my baking done while the "played." Thank goodness for Lily!!! Here's a pictures of Ella taking Lily for a walk!!!
I tried to take a picture so that you could see what the onesie says, but I'm not sure if it worked. It says " Baby's First Words...All-In."
We recently discovered that Ella loves eating everything we eat. She'll try almost anything. She loves black olives, mushrooms, pickles, avocado...pretty much anything we eat, she wants to try too.
June 4th was Lily's second birthday. She of course had to have a fun dessert for the big day. Drew went to our favorite, TCBY!!! Lily absolutely loved it. She is the best dog ever. We just love her so much.
