Moving On

I've decided to leave Blogger for the more user-friendly WordPress. I've tried to update the blog several times lately, only to have Blogger get hung up inserting pictures. Hopefully after leaving Blogger and its difficulties behind you will get to see the blog updated more often.

You can now find Ellie's blog at the following location: TheyCallMeEllie.wordpress.com I had hoped to keep the "ellieroo" url and just move it to WordPress, but there is another ellieroo out there somewhere who already snagged it.

Ski Days

We have had some late winter/early spring snow storms in the last month or so; perfect opportunities for fresh snow in the mountains along with spring skiing conditions. We took Ellie up skiing at the beginning of the season, but she wasn't quite ready. A few weeks ago we got her up to the local mountain twice in four days time - she really got it figured out! She was even able to ride the paddle-tow without help (just needing help with grabbing on). Here are a few pictures from her last day skiing. I had originally planned to put more on, but it has taken Blogger 45 minutes to let me get this far. I'm done fighting with it for the day!

Enjoy!

Happy girl just before heading back out after lunch.

Getting ready to head back out.

Heading down the bunny slope with Mommy.

At the start of the day. Our friends loaned us a "Kiddie Ski Bar" that was a lot of help moving Ellie up the slope before she was able to ride the paddle-tow.

Ellie and Kip Video

So since I don't know how to make YouTube videos appear in my blog, you'll just have to follow this link to see Ellie hugging Kip. At the beginning of the video you can her her nasty cough. She has had RSV all week and a mild case of pneumonia. She is feeling much better, but still sounds terrible.

I'll post some birthday pictures later this week. Ellie had a nice party with some of her friends.

Oh, and if you are a Blogger, can you tell me how to insert the actual YouTube video here (instead of just a link)?

Early Birthday Present

We decided that since this weekend's weather was supposed to be so beautiful we'd give Ellie an early present. Her birthday isn't until Thursday, but thought she would enjoy a few extra days with her new bicycle. The bike is a gift from Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Bob as well as Tim and I. Ellie loves it!

This is also the post in which I learn how to embed video. Grandparents, enjoy!

Taking Flight

Here are some pictures of Ellie with her friend Avery, who was over for a playdate this morning. They were breaking in the capes I made for Ellie's birthday party next weekend. I love that in order to "fly" the girls need their tongues sticking out!








And while they were flying through the kitchen, this was filling the air with yummy smells. Homemade granola: