Valentine's Day

My pictures are a little crazy. ( I am not a computer person!) We had a really nice Valentine's Day with Daddy spoiling his girls. As you can see, Ivy got some dress up accessories. We went to TMC to surprise Aunt Hollie with a Valentine gift. Ivy wanted to wear her plastic shoes to see Hollie, The only problem is that they were high heels and plastic and wouldn't stay on her feet. She was in tears by the time we got to the college and I had sweaty pits from being so frustrated. Daddy got me a Starbucks to start the morning and then he got me a "blue Tooth" for my phone. (For those of you who don't know...it is a cordless ear piece for my phone.....it brings me up to "kickin' it high class" status.) I asked for a burrito from El Pollo Loco for dinner and I was one happy Valentine. I would have done really good on my points (for Weight Watchers) but I stopped at Wendy's because Kate had a Valentine for Ivy. Wendy made the most amazing cupcakes. I had two. I "shared" with Ivy, BUT fat mommy reared her ugly head...or rear and I ate the top with the frosting and gave Ivy the bottom crusty part.....that's when you know you have a problem (But I have been doing really good...11 pounds lost!) The next night, Matt and I went to our annual Biblestudy Valentine's date night. (didn't get a pic. but we had a great time). Hope everyone had a nice holiday thinking of God's goodness concerning the loved ones in our lives. PS. Matt did get a present from his girls!

Best Friends Reunited

Thank you Aunt Hollie for the matching shirts from DC! Kate Penberthy back from Italy!

Kate came over for a playdate so that Wendy could take Jaden to the Dr. I have never seen Ivy get so territorial over her toys! They can't wait to see each other and talk about each other all the time, then when they see each other, they remember they have to share. Here is a picture when we were having a good moment....each girl with her own coloring book, own crayons, own drink, and own bag of chips. Awwww, God Bless Little Girls!

My Date with Toby Mac and Jeremy Camp

Ok....My date was with Matt but we went to the Jeremy Camp and Toby Mac concert at Gibson Amphitheatre. It was so good! Toby was amazing. He put on such a good show. Jeremy rocked it out and has such a heart for the Lord. Matt and I ate dinner at "Mexicali" on Ventura Blvd. (I forgot how good it was!) and then went to the concert. Hollie gave us the tickets for Christmas. We loved it Hollie. Thank You! It was a great night spending it with my husband while Hollie spent the evening with sick little Ivy.

Apology Notes

Every once in a while when I am teaching music (at Legacy Christian Academy) a couple kids start to misbehave. When they do, they have to pull a card and their teacher makes them write me a note. Today, a couple of boys got in trouble. I think their notes are pretty funny sometimes so I thought I would share a few. (Spelling is how it is in the note.)



"Dear Mrs. Elliott, Sorry. I was laughing in class on Thursday. I told Tristen to stop making me lagh. He did not listen so I tried to hold it but I could not. I am sorry for not holding it in."



"Dear Mrs. Elliont, I am very sorry I was fooling around in class. It was mostly my falt because I was making the others laugh. I will my very hardest not to fool around again. I am very sorry."



"Dear Mrs. Elliot, I'm sorry for messing around in music. I should've done better in class. I will try not to do it again. I wish I was better at listening and being a better person."

Ivy Praying with Bear and Doggie Before Their Nap

Ivy was really quiet in her room, I was about to go and see what was going on, when I heard her say "Amen". I knew exactly what she was doing. Tucking doggie and bear in her bed for a nap. Here she is praying with them before they go to sleep.

Urgent Care

Ok....potty training on hold. I just left Urgent Care with Ivy. She has pink eye in both eyes and a throat ,nose, ear infection. Poor baby. This will be her first time on antibiotics. Please pray for her little body.

WHAT??? Time for Big Girl Undies!

I can't believe that it is time to break out the undies. My little girl cannot be ready for this!

I was going to wait and potty train her this summer but...I guess we are starting now. I was talking to Wendy yesterday and while we were talking Ivy says"Momma, I poo poo". I looked and said "no, not yet but you are going to." And sure enough she did. Wendy said,"Are you nuts? She is telling you she has to go and you are not potty training her!" Finally I told Wendy to lay off me and that I would go get the undies. (Come to think of it, it was kind of dumb of me to wait that long....Thank You friend) So....today we went and got our Hello Kitty undies and suckers for when we go in the potty. Pray for me! I am a little nervous about it. I will keep you posted. Sickness update....she still has a small fever and now a bad cough. She has a raspy little voice because of it and I love that but I want her to get better!