A Nice Surprise!

My sweet wife gave me an almost equally sweet of a surprise the other day. I left for the Priesthood Session and she, took the kids to get photos.  Ella was a day or so away from being six months old and Connor just passed the twenty-seven month mark.  Jannene had been talking about taking the kids in for a while, however one thing or another always came up.  When I left she said she thought, "What to do? What to do?  I could go to the mall. Oh, pictures!  I can take the kids to get pictures done!" And just like that she decided that it was the time to go.  By the time I got home that evening Jannene had added to the surprise by switching around the pictures in the frame that we had filled with just Connor that hangs in the front room, with photos of both of our children.  She did a wonderful job!  Below are some of the images that were taken.  Enjoy.  :)

Thank you Sweet Wife!  I appreciate this and the effort you took to make this happen. ~Johnathan

Six months already.

It is amazing!  Time flies!  The little one is six months old.  The times with her have been and are wonderful.  She is "sugar and spice" and "all girl."  From her little smiles to her amazing lungs that let you know if she isn't happy, we love everything about her.  The return policy is officially over, there's no returning her now.  Not that we would if we could, but for sure, six months is a bit beyond most stores return policies.

We love our little ones!  Connor is amazing with his sister.  However, at almost 2 1/2, "No! Connor's!" Does come out of his mouth at times.  Usually when someone has something he wants.  At times, this includes when Ella touches his elbow, a toy or something that he has determined is his.  For the most part however, "No! Connor's!" is pretty rare.  He gets excited when he sees Ella move around and wiggle.  It looks like he can hardly wait for her to join him in all the games, trains and fun times.

While at Disneyland last time Johnathan went and got Chinese from the California Adventure side of Disneyland while Jannene took the kids over to the Dumbo ride. These photos were taken as Johnathan happened upon his little family.  He didn't know that Jannene and the kids were actually on the ride when he walked up.

Connor: "Daddy! Daddy!" After Johnathan scooped him up Connor turned to the ride, "DUMBO!"

After watching "Dumbo" a few times at the house, we decided to introduce Connor and Ella to Dumbo in all of Disneyland's glory... after this ride came the train ride! Connor didn't want to get in the animal cage cars, so we rode in the second to last car.  One of these days we might ride in the tiger or monkey car.

Mickey, Minnie and Goofy all Dressed up for Halloween!

We took the kids to Disneyland the other day, where we ran into Mickey, Minnie and Goofy!
Here are some fun pics, as Disneyland is all geared up for Halloween.

Minnie Mouse was delighted to spend time with Ella! She probably spent 5 minutes with Ella.  Instead of the help asking the guests to allow the next visitor to have a turn, the "help" was trying to remind Minnie that there were other guests in line too.  It was very fun to see!  Ella kept attacking and sucking on Minnie's nose (like a huge pacifier)! It was hilarious!

A little family shot.

Watching fireworks with Mommy!

Ella was already asleep by the time we found Mickey... Mickey still took a photo with her (see below).

Mickey and Ella

Connor found Goofy's skeleton costume to be interesting.

And of course... at the end of the day, both kids fall asleep. :-)