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First Day of Preschool

Deb Ellsworth — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:46:29 +0000

Hannah’s first day was yesterday. She had a blast and can’t wait to go back!

Last year for comparison:

I think I need to make marks on the pavement and garage door so I always take the same perspective.

Colin wasn’t able to help drop her off, but they still managed a silly picture:

New shark toy

Deb Ellsworth — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:14:52 +0000

Coney Island

Boots and Tutu part 2

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:04:27 +0000

More fun with Hipstamatic.

Tutu and Snow Boots

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:54:55 +0000

Fun with Hipstamatic

Lazy Day

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:24:03 +0000

Five-Years-Old…

Matt Ellsworth — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:47:20 +0000

Colin’s 5th Birthday

Matt Ellsworth — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:43:53 +0000

Colin’s 5th Birthday, a set on Flickr.

Colin’s birthday was a while ago now, but we thought we’d post the rest of the photos…

First Day of School

Deb Ellsworth — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:06:06 +0000

3 months into school and we are uploading the pictures. Better late than never I say.

Same time last year, notice how much he has grown:

The experienced older brother showing the little sister the ropes:

The rest of the photos are on Flickr.

Halloween 2010

Deb Ellsworth — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:32:50 +0000

It was a Star Wars themed Halloween this year. Check out our flickr stream for more pictures!

Singing Star Wars

Deb Ellsworth — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:52:51 +0000

If you are at 143 Oakview these days then this is probably what can be heard through out the day:

4×400 Meter Relay (in 1992) aka “I used to be a runner…”

Matt Ellsworth — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:25:44 +0000

A hundred years ago (or 18-ish) I used to be a competitive runner. And I used to run with a good group of guys — Ryan Thorn, Jason Brunette, Jay Lillie — in the 4×400 and some other folks in the 4×800 in high school. Loved my experience at Northwestern University, but kind of wish I could have built on the high school successes… Whatevs. Fun to watch two decades later. Even Colin thought it was cool… (“Again!”)

Yeah, that’s me anchoring.
1: Ryan Thorn
2: Jason Brunette
3: Jay Lillie
4: Moi…

Thanks to my lil’ brother for turning this VHS tape into a DVD a couple (more?) years back that I finally uncovered and turned into 1′s and 0′s I could upload to YouTube…

“Fun Day” @ Swim Class

Matt Ellsworth — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:42:13 +0000

Colin had a great time at Swim Class today at the Maplewood Community Pool. A big benefit of joining is the free swim lessons (just for Colin; Hannah can do them next year) that are building on his classes from the Summit YMCA. Anyway, check out the video of his first jump off a diving board (!)… No fear. Love it!

Hannah Singing

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:52:38 +0000

I got Beatles Rockband for my birthday and it has been a HUGE hit for the whole family. Colin can get 50% singing yellow submarine and he isn’t too bad on the drums either. Hannah has recently tried to get into the singing game. I’m pretty sure this is her rendition of yellow submarine.

Snowman

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:04:45 +0000

Hurray, today the snow was snowman making snow! I haven’t made a snowman in years and years, it is quite fun. Sadly there wasn’t a lot of snow out there, so our snowman needs a shower. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa E for giving Matt the snowman in a sack!

First Day of School, First Day of School

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:26:30 +0000

We’re ready to learn to get some knowledge. Name that movie.

The family tradition (thanks to Suzanne’s family) of taking a picture in front of the garage. Can’t start fingers until 1st grade though.

“Are you excited Colin?”

“Are you really excited Colin?”

With his friend Jackie Kalaher.

“Mrs. Illingworth, this is my pirate ship shirt, isn’t it great?”

As you can see his teacher is already having to tell him to clean up after himself. That blur you see in the front of the picture is his best bud Ellie.

Having a snack at the pool

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:23:25 +0000

Potty mouth

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:40:19 +0000

Colin just informed me that later we would be talking about butts. When asked what we would be discussing in regards to butts he said “poop and butts, that is a silly word” and then proceeded to chuckle.

All of this after he sang most of the song deep and wide on his own.

Wipe That Look Off Your Face

Deb Ellsworth — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:33:03 +0000

Colin had a very sour look on his face and was being defiant so in my frustration I told him to “Wipe that look off your face, young man!” He gave me a funny look walked over to grab a tissue and proceeded to wipe his face.

Tonight Matt’s wallet went missing briefly. It was discovered in Colin’s pants (not inside his pocket as his pajamas don’t have pockets, but actually inside his pants). He told us he was “daddy”.

Hannah in a Hat

Deb Ellsworth — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:44:08 +0000

My mom knitted a hat for me and since Hannah is a much better model than I, she is showing it off! There are matching finger-less gloves as well that I know I’m going to love!

Hannah’s First Birthday, Professionally

Deb Ellsworth — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:30:50 +0000

We decided to commemorate Hannah’s 1st birthday with some pictures from the Picture People. We couldn’t be more excited about how they turned out!

Bubbles!

Deb Ellsworth — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:37:34 +0000

Look who is feeding Hannah Part Deux

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:29:38 +0000

I’m so excited! I have just found more time in my day. Instead of sitting down to feed Hannah meals, I can have Colin do it. HURRAY!

Mac and cheese as hair gel

Deb Ellsworth — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:53:20 +0000

Martin Luther King Jr

Deb Ellsworth — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:08:36 +0000

This morning I asked Colin if his teachers had taught him anything about mlk jr day. He said they taught him how to protest. His “protest” was pumping his arm up and saying “we love each other”!

We will try to get some video of it to post. Very cute!

Colin pitching a strike

Deb Ellsworth — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:07:51 +0000