NEW BLOG!!!

I decided to start fresh, so we have a NEW family blog!! I hope you'll join us!!

http://cesimpsonfamily.blogspot.com//

Top 5 Avery Phrases

So...I thought I would post some of Avery's famous phrases. Well, let's just say they're famous around our house! Here are some of our all time favorites:

1. Tickle-Tickle-Choo-Choo = The sound of a train (Mommy & Daddy's favorite)
2.Boots (pronounced Buts) = Fruit snacks
3.DeDe = Baby
4.Nana = Banana (pretty easy one to figure out!)
5.Foof = Food

It is so funny to hear Avery's take on words! She is at such a fun age! We just love this little girl to pieces!

Ella

I've been playing around with my camera trying to master manual. (One of my many resolutions!) This is one of my favorite shots of my beautiful Ella! I can't believe she will be 4 this year! I'm hoping to get in some more practice once the weather dries up. More to come soon!

Hugs!

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Ella's Name

While Avery was down for her afternoon nap yesterday, Ella and I decided that we would write letters to Santa. She colored Santa a beautiful picture and she wanted to sign her name at the bottom. After a little bit of practice she wrote her own name for the very first time! She was SO excited and I was so proud of her! I can't believe how grown up she is getting! Here are a couple pictures of Ella and her beautiful penmanship!

P.S. Oh, and the little lollipop is her "a"! So cute!

Grandpa Simpson's Wedding

I know I am a little late in posting these pictures, but better late than never! Grandpa and Ronna were married in the Redlands Temple on October 21st. It was a beautiful sealing, and Carlos and I were grateful to be there to witness it. After the sealing we drove out to Victorville for the reception. There was lots of yummy food to eat, and great company all around. We are so happy for Grandpa and Ronna, and we are excited that Ronna is now a part of our family! Here are a couple of pictures that I took right after they came out of the Temple. We love you both!!

The Simpson Family

Carlos, Dolores, Grandpa, Ronna, & Amy

The Happy Couple!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for our wonderful family and friends and especially for eachother. These are a couple recent pictures of the girls. Enjoy!

Update!

O.K.. So it looks like it's going to take some time to get into the habit of updating this blog! I just need to get into the habit of doing it! There has been a lot going on around here at the Simpson home. Particularly with the girls. Avery took her first few (unassisted) steps yesterday. I know it's not the most exciting news for anyone who isn't a parent, but for us it was HUGE! She has been so frustrated because she wants to walk and keep up with her big sister. Pretty soon she will be totally mobile! I can't believe it! She also cut her very first tooth! I noticed this morning as I was getting rid of some paper she was chewing on. Yes, she is over 10 months old and yes, most babies her age have a least 2 teeth by now. But not for my babies! Tooth number one has finally appeared! Avery is actually ahead of schedule! Ella's first tooth didn't come in until a week before her first birthday. Hooray for Avery!



In other, more depressing news, Ella suffered her first big accident. On Carlos' birthday she was helping me get ready for his party and she slipped and fell right on her front tooth. It was bleeding, chipped and a little loose. Well, we thought we were in the clear until about 5 days later. It gradually started turning from pearly white to a nice shade of grey. So sad! Luckily it's only her baby tooth, but it still will never be the same.



Anyways, I have some pictures of Ella's very sad grey tooth and some new one's of Avery I'll post soon.



Take care!