Happy Birthday Baby Lynch!

Watch out world, another Lynch boy on the loose! Congrats Lindsay and Ryan. Lindsay- you are one tough cookie, my hat is off to you. ;) Enjoy the little guy, they really do grow up too fast.

(and Happy Birthday Aunt Marsha, I didnt forget you!)

Halloween

It started out ok...


Why are you doing this to me??


Mommy putting on Ellies wings, sort of a smile there.


Adorable!


Running around in the yard


Officially trick or treating! We made it to 3 houses before she fell and scraped her forehead. Little stinker wanted to run down the sidewalk and wouldnt hold my hand for anything. Independence is not a virtue in some situations. ;)

Ryan and Lindsay- I have been thinking about you guys all day. Cant wait to find out what gender you have and babys name. Its so exciting to have another little Lynch almost here! My Mom is on notice to call me as soon as she hears anything. ;)

Yup, we still have dogs

Piper LOVES the Bean. I got some cute pics of them playing tug of war tonight. Usually when I get out the camera Ellie starts cheesing and forgets about the dogs. Piper gets all freaked out and wont play, but tonight they were good!
Cant get any pics to upload- but video is better!

Ok- turn your sound on for this. You can hear the Bean giggle!

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Disclaimer: No animals or babies were injured in the making of this hysterically funny video. There were no tears shed by the Bean, but that "What?" is pretty darn cute.

pumpkin patch pt. 2

Well, Mom wanted pictures of Ellie with the pumpkins. This is the best I can do. Ellie wanted no part of sitting in the pumpkins, so I have lots of pics of her running away from pumpkins. Silly kid.


Notice Drake and Maggie checking out the pumpkins, Ellie is checking out her feet.


Im outta here man.


Walking through the tall grass.


No, Bean the pumpkins are the OTHER way!

Pumpkin Patch!

Ellies buddy Owen


Maggie and Ellie playing in the haybales.


Ellie decided Laura needed help getting up the hill.


Look! A pony.


Im not scared of you, Mister!
(thats Veronicas son Drake to the right, look at that gorgeous hair!)

More Bean!

She is doing that scrunched up face thing again...


New kitchen table (note the plastic on the chairs, Klassy)


Mom, seriously. Stop arranging the Blenko and let me out.


Finally enough hair to put barettes in. Ellie even left them alone. I know, its pathetic, but Im excited that she is growing hair!

New socks

Time flies!

When did my little baby get so BIG!? Ellie is talking up a storm lately, we can understand so much of what she says now. She picks up her toys when asked, helps me clean up the tub after bathtime and says thank you when handed something. She is so freaking cute! Im just amazed at the new things she can do every day. Its true that they are little sponges at this age. (although, Im sure you know that Ellie has superior genes, haha!)

Im excited b/c this weekend we are planning on meeting Laura, Veronica and their kids at the pumpkin patch. (if its not pouring rain) I cant wait to see Ellie interact with Maggie, Owen and Drake. I think this year I will let her pick out a pumpkin to take home. I will definitely take pictures.



Ellie got new shoes this weekend. She outgrew her daycare sneakers again!


What are you looking at??

Cute Overload!

Ellies version of pattycake.


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Random stuff I havent posted

Ellie likes the new ottoman. It doubles as a toy box and apparently, a fort.


No more ducky tub, Ellie is a big girl now!


Splashing, a great way to clean the bathroom floor. Just kidding!


Fishface.


A sneak preview of Halloween. It fits perfectly! I am going to put warm tights on her and possibly a long sleeve onesie underneath. We wont be trick or treating, but will make a trip to the Pumpkin Patch for pictures.
Lets hope Ellie is a bit more cooperative this year.
Anyone remember this picture??? Little Miss Attitude!

Warning!

This may be the cutest video you have EVER seen.


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Aaaaah, almost done (for now)

Ellie testing out the new couch


and the chair...


Almost done! The hallway just needs one more coat of paint. So, that makes 2 coats of the tan, 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of regular paint in the hallway. Poor Rob!
Next project is the kitchen, then our bedroom but not til this winter.

Death by Piper

Rob and I were moving the furniture out of the living room tonight when I noticed Piper at the back door. I said "Oh look Rob, Piper found one of his old pheasants outside" Then I realized, that wasnt a pheasant and it wasnt a toy. It was a real BUNNY!
Then I freaked out, ran away and got the heebie jeebies. Rob is all impressed that Piper brought us an "offering" but from what I can tell its a dead rabbit. Yuck.
Of course I had to take pictures. It was definitely a blog worthy moment. ;)

Stylin'

Trying on her winter coat and snow pants



Looks like it should fit!


The new paint color in the living room and dining room, hallway to be painted this weekend. I will have new pics when we are done!
Life is pretty hectic right now, Im working full time, going to school full time, helping Rob paint the house and trying to stay sane all at the same time.

Ellies Art Project

Fingerpainting 101


Hmm, a little over here...


Green!


It tastes pretty good.


I believe I have created a masterpiece.

Ellie Potter

So, this picture is pretty funny.



But much funnier when you remember this picture! Poor Ellie!

Ellies 15 month stats!

OMG. I knew she was growing fast, but I had NO idea!
9 month stats- 20 lbs 12 oz and 28 1/2 inches
12 month stats- 23 lbs 14 oz and 30 1/2 inches
Todays 15 month stats- 25 lbs 5 oz and 31 3/4 inches

She is at the 90th percentile for height and 75th percentile for weight. Looks like she may not be cursed with my height after all! Plus, she totally manhandled the pediatrician. Next time I am going to get a picture of Ellie with her Dr. She is a wonderful pediatrician, and Ellie loves her but she is tiny! When she tries to put the stethoscope on Ellies heart, Bean just pulls her hand right off. Stinker.

Just like Little Joe

Ok, I know I need an intervention. I promise, no more toys until Christmas!

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Pretty cool...

Poor Bean!

Ellie had a good week until Thursday. Tuesday night she had some Daddy time while Mommy went to her first night of school. Im completely insane and taking 11 credit hours this semester. 2 online classes at DMACC and 2 in person classes at Grand View. I love it though, its nice to work my brain again.

Jen came over Wednesday night and watched Ellie so we could go to the Zoo Brew with Tim and Nicolle. It was fun! The Blank Park Zoo has these every so often during the summer. I have never been to the zoo here, so we went. There were wine tastings (amid the smell of goat shit) and I finally found a wine I can drink. (and I did!)

Wednesday Ellie got a little booboo next to her eye. I guess she pulled a Little Tykes refrigerator over onto herself. Oh well, things happen when you try to climb everything in sight. I wasnt too impressed when I showed up Thursday and she had a HUGE goose egg on her forehead. I contemplated taking her to the ER, and called the pediatrician. The nurse gave me signs to watch for, but she seemed fine. (Thank god!) Im not terribly impressed that my daycare provider didnt call me at work to let me know what happened. Needless to say, this was the kick in the rear I needed to get Ellie into a center. We are on the waiting list for our #1 choice and should be in by spring. I had planned on switching when she was 2, so we are just a bit ahead of schedule. I cant wait for her to be with kids her own age, and watch her learn and grow in the classroom. Anyway, pictures!

Have you ever seen a kid so sad?? This was the night of her bad booboo.


Ellie has taken over Robs ragbrai beads. She wears them all over the house with her "purse" which is my camera bag.


Big girl eating at the kitchen table!