Yep - we're still here!

Oh my goodness... April? Really? Seems like a couple of months ago I posted something on here... sorry about that for those who might be interested. We've been doing great! The kids are getting huge. We're already just over a month away from Ella's big 2 birthday! I can't believe she's almost 2. She's been trying to talk more and more. We still don't understand a good part of what she says, but it's getting better. :) Owen's turning into such a big boy. He's getting tall and slim and so grown up!

Random updates that were missed due to mommy's lack of blogging... by no means all updates!
- Ella got another set of tubes in her ears and had her adenoids taken out in August because her first set of tubes came out and the ear infections were back. We're very happy to have that taken care of. So far, she's been doing great!
- Owen has started staying home with us on Mondays and Fridays since his school started allowing part-time enrollment. This is the first week, so we're still learning how to manage it, but I think it'll be great. I'll get to spend more time with him. When Ella turns 2, she can start doing part-time as well. We'll see how Owen does between now and then and then decide if we can do both of them. Naptime is the biggest challenge so far, but we're working on it! :)
- A little while back, Owen gave Ella a lovely haircut. He was so proud of himself, but has been informed that we don't use scissors on anything but paper... Her little short spots are growing back nicely. :)
- We got a minivan!! woo hoo! We got a Kia Sedona and so far I LOVE IT! :)
- We took the kids to the Ft Worth Zoo and Ella loved it! (as we knew she would). Owen wasn't feeling very good that day, so he was a little cranky, but he still liked the animals and especially the choo choo train ride.
- Owen has decided he wants to be a "Choo choo train driver" for halloween. Now I gotta find some overalls and a hat because I know I'll never have time to make it.
- WE'RE GETTING A PUPPY! Haledunia is a toy poodle who is about 10 weeks old. He's coming to live with us on Sunday. We're very excited!

I'm sure could write a novel here, but I better not.