Daily Happenings

A couple of weeks ago Tate and Alyssa participated in Vacation Bible School at church...Cade wasn't old enough to attend so Ellie had a playmate for a couple of days during the week!! During the week Grandma and Papa Haecker were here as well for a quick visit. Ellie likes having visitors...she was even glad on the days when Tate and Cade napped here and were here when she woke up!

Ellie and Tate enjoying a post nap snack

Ellie riding her bouncing Zebra that mommy found at a garage sale...one of the best cheap purchases I have made...she has spent much time bouncing and spinning!

Even after attempting to put clips in this child's hair she takes them out making her look a little like a ragamuffin!



Cade and Ellie helping make Zucchini Bread

They went for several walks with Papa Haecker...Cade and Ellie both love being outside

Off they go

Water time...playing in the wiggly giggly sprinkler

Mommy put the slide near the sprinkler, little Beanie liked it a lot

In Ellie's words...Cade you are sooooooooo Cool!

Such a stud!

Time to try a new traveling device

Ellie delivering her garden findings

Cucumber anyone???

Donuts for Grandma's Birthday while she was here...what could be better

Ellie delivering birthday goodies

Ellie with Papa

One of the days Cade was here, Ellie had a Dr. appointment. Cade took good care of Ellie at the Dr. appointment.

Waiting for the Dr.

Cade sitting on the Dr.'s Stool...waiting for him to come in

Don't worry Ellie bean everything will be fine

Cade holding Ellie's Duck while she got her shots

Earlier in July Pete's Parents were in southern IN for a family reunion, unfortunately we weren't able to see much of the family because of when it was being held. However, we did get to go down for a day to see Grandpa and Grandma Smith!!

Daddy and Ellie getting ready for our little hike!

Overlooking the river

Ellie and Grandma pointing to little fish in the creek

A little wet behind...she figured she was in water and should have a seat and stay awhile

Daddy's face was matching Ellie's mood as this picture was taken, although you wouldn't know it from looking at Ellie

Happy family of 3 1/2 with Grandpa and Grandma

Look out here comes trouble

Playing with Grandpa and his hat

Kisses for Grandma

and for Grandpa

a little time spent playing at the park

Ellie liked that she could do it all by herself

Thanks mom, but I have this mastered and need no assistance

Happy Birthday Grandma!!!!

One of Ellie's favorite places to play, she was very thankful when her Daddy put sand in her FROG!! (Thanks Mr. Hildebrandt for pointing out that it wasn't a turtle)





Ellie likes playing outside for sure





Flashback to Easter...Love her dress!







Happy Little Family





Do you love how they all coordinate??

Backyard fun, thanks to Aunt Alyssa and Uncle Erik for their old slide

Our most of the time Happy Ellie Girl

Again I realize these are not the most current...but pictures to share!!

Making brownies with Tate, Cade, and Aunt Alyssa

Bath Time Silliness

3 Men in a Tub (or 2men and an Ellie)

Ellie thought it would be quicker just to wash herself with her clothes on

All her critters...Duck, Bear, and Monkey

So over the past weeks I have failed miserably at putting pictures up on our blog...so since I can't go back in time I figured some would still like to see pictures even if they are not from the past few days...

Ellie helping Daddy open his Father's Day present

Kisses for Daddy

Ellie has decided that since Bailey doesn't use his dog bed she would...on an average day she drags it out dumps her play food in it and sits down to a picnic...many days she wants mommy to sit in it with her...she really hasn't grasped the concept of just how little the dog bed is


We have spend some time at a friends pool this summer...Ellie is a water rat for sure

Snack time with her buddy Cade...

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Brithday Evia Bug...hope you have a wonderful 5th Birthday!!!

Cute pictures of Ellie!

Where Is Ellie?

While spending a day at the Hildebrandt house, Ellie went missing. After a bit of searching, this is where Aunt Alyssa found her...in the shoe box. :)

Playing Outside

Ellie LOVES to play outside. She's going to be one dirty little girl this summer!
A few pictures from the park and the Hildebrandt house.

Butterfly ride. Swinging.

Dumptruck rides.

More swinging.

Happy Birthday to those on the "Hildebrandt/Vandercar" side of our family

Happy Birthday Uncle Erik

and Aunt Verna

and also to Grandma Steph

Love you all!!!