Ellie has been so sweet this past week. We have experienced her first ear-ache. She definitely has not been herself. Less wiggles and giggles. More lethargic and incredibly cuddly. She curls into a little ball in our arms and lays her hot head on our shoulders -- it melts my heart. Once in a while she'll talk in a sweet whisper, or sigh in discomfort. Such a little trooper. Although, with her skipping naps and insisting on being held all day, and both Brian and I dealing with our own fevers and headaches we are all very much looking forward to more sleep.

(Thanks BrassyApple for the awesome idea!)

There are few things sweeter than a daddy and his daughter.
A Happy Father's Day to all of you great dads

Ellie and the Greats

Ellie finally met Great-Grandma Henrie
And Great Grandma HornerWe LOVE our Grandmas!

Horner Time

A very fun and busy month.
Memorial Day weekend was my Horner family reunion.

You would think after spending two days with this many kids, coordinating meals, gathering everyone together for activities, and trying to keep things somewhat orderly that the adults would be exhausted by the end (maybe Doug and Michelle are, thanks for hosting:). But after spending days like these with my siblings, despite the late nights, I feel so refreshed and motivated. I am always amazed and impressed with my siblings, old and young, and their spouses (if applicable). Cream of the crop I tell you.

The minute we pull up the kids start scrambling like ants with excitement, announcing our arrival. I am feeling so loved. The children love me, they really love me. I open the car door and hear the excited chorus of "Annie is here, Annie is here!" Oh well, I'm glad one of us is adored. Annie did get alot of attention and although she may not have loved it, she endured it.

There was lots of visiting

The all important and serious paper airplane contest
Candy bombing
A little goofy-ness
And just plain fun.