Corpus Christi

We went to Corpus Christi last week. Justin had a training down there so we figured we would take advantage of the free hotel room and meet him. 

It was great seeing the ocean again but the weather was even hotter down there. The water was so warm. It was almost miserable being outside during the day with the humidity and heat. We had a lot of fun at the Texas state aquarium. 

Nana came to have fun!

Looking at sting rays

Then we went to mustang island and padre island. Both the girls loved getting their feet in the sand and ocean. The water was pretty brown for being so warm but the temperature made up for it. Back home you couldn't put your feet in the water for more than a few seconds without being absolutely freezing! 

Last day to be one

Today was Ella's last day as a one year old! I just tried to soak it up and enjoy it as much as possible. It is so surreal that she has been in our lives for two years already. Two years ago I was in labor (and it was Labor Day haha!) so much has happened in two years, I couldn't be more in love with my big girl. 

She is just so darn cute and smart. She loves swinging at the park, school buses, water, quesadillas, reading, reading, and reading! She loves her dad and sister so so much! As soon as she sees Clara when she wakes up from her nap she says "hi sissy, bug a boo!" It melts my heart. 

Here are a few pictures from today, I am so emotional for her big day tomorrow!

 I love you Ella Simmone!

Ella is two!

Ella turned two on the 3rd. I can't believe my sweet baby is already two years old. It almost seems like there has been a shift already. She is becoming more defiant and starting to push buttons and test mom especially. I know this part of life is just a phase so I need to keep positive and try not to get too frustrated (easier said than done.) 

We borrowed a book called "moon cake" from the library so Ella really wanted a moon cake for her birthday. I made carrot cake cupcakes and made grey frosting to make it look more moon cake like. She loved them. We just had a super fun day at two playgrounds, the splash pad and opening gifts. We got her a water table which she loves. I made homemade mac and cheese for dinner which she was a big fan of. I officially have a big girl at home!!

Splash pad fun

We just love our two year old!