The McGuire Family

Monday, April 11, 2016

Ellie is 6 years old!

Ellie has grown up so much this year, especially the past 6 months. In September, she was crying every day at the bus stop and now she gets on and off the bus smiling from ear to ear! She has come such a long way with reading, made new friends and enjoys school (most of the time)! Ellie is silly, sweet, affectionate and does not miss a beat. We laugh because Ellie is really good with directions, notices every change with anyone and anything and knows EVERYTHING going on in her class and with her friends. She comes home with lots of information every day!

At 6 years old, Ellie:

Weight - 47 pounds (60%)

Height - 46 inches (60%)

Here are 20 questions answered by Miss Ellie:

What is your favorite color? Purple
What is your favorite food? Jelly Sandwich on Ukrop's White House Roll
What do you want to be when you grow up? Vet
What is your favorite subject in school? Art
Who is your best friend in school? Cooper
What is your favorite animal? Lion (not sure where that came from)
Who is your best friend? Caroline
What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play with Lainey and Ana
What is your favorite sport? Soccer
What is your favorite snack? Cheddar Bunnies
What is your favorite book? Goodnight Gorilla (likes to read it to Holden)
What is your favorite song? Cups
What is your favorite TV show? ANT Farm
What is your favorite movie? Star Wars Force Awakens
What is your favorite toy? Puppy
what is your favorite thing to wear? Dresses and Flats
What is your favorite place to go? Sweet Frog
What is the best thing about being a Big Sister? Make Holden Laugh
What is your favorite thing to do inside? Play American Girl Dolls
What is your favorite thing to do as a family? Family Movie Night

We love you Ellie and are so proud of you!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Easter Bunny

Last Friday was a beautiful afternoon so the kids dressed up and visited the Easter Bunny. I was convinced that it was going to be a disaster because Holden has terrible separation anxiety and cries when we leave him with anyone. He surprised us by LOVING the Easter Bunny. He was kissing and hugging the bunny and sat on his lap for a while. He even ran back to see the bunny again after we were all done. Looks like any babysitters I have in the future will have to dress up as a bunny!

Sweet Cousins

Special treat on the train afterwards!

Soccer!

Madelyn was been wanting to try out a team sport so when a couple of her friends asked if she wanted to play soccer she was all over it. They are playing on a little YMCA team and most of the girls have never played soccer before so it was the perfect fit for Madelyn. They had their first game this past Saturday and it went really well. Madelyn was able to keep up with the group and actually kicked the ball a a bunch of times and almost scored a goal. Despite losing, The Trojans had a great first game and everyone gave it their best shot so it was a success!

First game was fun but cold!

Holden and Ellie enjoy being at the soccer field. Ellie can't wait for her season to start with the Strikers!

First practice!

Happy 6th Birthday Ellie!

Ellie is 6 years old and we could not be more proud of our funny, affectionate and sweet little Ellie. She celebrated her birthday with so much excitement and smiles and it was hard to not have a good time when celebrating Ellie's birthday. We visited her school and had a little celebration in her classroom and in the evening Nana and Pop and the Nolans came over for gifts and ice cream cake. On Saturday, Ellie celebrated her birthday with friends and family at Twist Gymnastics. She had a great time at her little party and fun was had by all!