Wow.... has it really been 8 months since my last post? Well, I can assure you that the Cornett family has been as busy as ever these last few months. I actually attempted to write a blog on January 6... but never got around to finishing it. I have been wide awake since 4 am this morning. I just finished watching a couple episodes of Downton Abbey, which I have become quite addicted to. I am only on the first season, so don't give anything away ;) It is now 6 am, so I thought, why don't I whip up a blog post before everyone gets up. My goal is to work on this for the next 30 minutes, then take a shower. If I'm lucky enough, I will be able to take a shower, get dressed and ready for the day, and do some laundry before the kiddos wake up. So, let's get this started....
Here is what's happening in the Cornett family:
Let's start with little miss Sassy pants. Also known as Ellie. She has become quite the 2 year old. It's hard to believe but, she will be 3 in less than a month. I can't begin to tell you how crazy that is for me. We are going to celebrate with a Sophia the First birthday party! Ellie is potty trained (Praise the Lord!), she just has to wear a pull up at night, but other than that she poops and pees in the potty on a VERY regular basis. I honestly thought that day would NEVER come, but it has, and it's AWESOME!
Ellie will be starting preschool this fall. We have looked at 4 different preschools. I need to make a decision within the next few days, but I am so looking forward to her being able to learn and socialize with other kids for a couple days a week. She has the sweetest spirit, very loving to everyone. She spends most of her days making her sister laugh (and cry), but they absolutely love each other very much.
I'm so thankful that it is getting nice outside because Ellie loves loves loves being outside, and she needs it!!! She doesn't take naps, (yes, it makes for a very very long day), and it is so hard for her to shut her brain off at night to fall asleep. So, it's nice to be able to run her hard at the park during the day. Ellie has had her fair share of illness's this season. Our whole family has actually. I don't think there has been a whole week where someone wasn't sick (and that is not an exaggeration)... this winter was bad for many families.
I took Ellie to her first movie last week. We went to see a Veggie Tales movie. It was free to the public and put on by one of the local Christian radio stations. She was so cute in her little seat, and she had so much fun.
She goes to gymnastics every Monday, and I have to admit, she is actually pretty good. She does a very good job following instructions and paying attention when she is supposed to. It's so fun to see her doing something she loves, but also really good at.
Ellie loves playing with blocks, dolls, her kitchen... loves to read books, color, and paint. She loves makeup, purses, and gum. Just an all around beautiful little girl!!!
Next up we have the sweet little Graceyln Kaye... Gracie girl is what I like to call her, or Gracie Kaye. This beautiful little girl is so full of life. She has always been very easy going and mellow. She has also been sick lately, so she has been more needy than normal (she has had 2 ear infections and she is teething, so I get it). She is a little cuddle bug when she doesn't feel well, which I absolutely love.
Gracie spends her days chasing her big sister and eating anything in sight. Girl loves to eat!! She has been crawling for a few months, and is all over the place. It wont be much longer and she will be walking. She is pulling herself up, and she can stand up on her own.
Gracie loves ice cream. In fact, she will cry when the bowl is empty. It's actually really funny.
She does NOT like when something is taken away from her... she is an easy going baby, but she can throw a royal fit when needed.
Unlike her sister, Gracie loves to take naps, and knows when it's time for bed. I am very thankful for a baby that sleeps.
She is getting lots of blonde hair, and I think it might be curly like her sisters. So far it is pretty straight, but in the back it's pretty rough, and if I remember correctly, that is how Ellie's hair started out (Ellie has always had interesting hair... lol).
Gracie will be 1 years old in 1 month!! Soooo crazy! We are going to have a birthday party for her at a park. I can't wait to celebrate with friends and family.
Kenton and I are just busy with our jobs. He is a manager at Starbucks and is going into Real Estate, soon hopefully. I am busy taking care of our beautiful babies. We do enjoy date nights from time to time. We will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary next week. What an amazing 5 years it has been!
I am going to try to be much better about writing blogs. I'm not a very good writer, so it's hard for me, but I know that a lot of our family and friends enjoy reading my blogs... so thank you!
I need to be better about taking pictures, which I think I've said in every blog I've written. I hope you have enjoyed this update!
