Missing Ella

So, the Theurers have been gone now for almost two weeks- and they have been missed every day. Every time we head to the park- Owen sees a stroller that matches the description of Ella's stroller perfectly: a grey and blue Maclaren Techno. I see him spot the stroller, squeal with delight, and then proceed to run (with a skip in his step) proclaiming "El-la, El-la, El-la!!!!"

He is sure he will find her in the passenger seat. He peeks around the side of the stroller and finds it occupied by an unfamiliar brunette or blond. Can't be Ella. Then comes his confused look to mommy, and the tug on my heart strings.....

I know Owen, I miss them too. At least we have this very cute video that Rachel put together to bring back old memories. Thanks Rachel, we still watch this daily- much to Owen's delight.

My Little Matryoshka

If ever there was a Russian Stacking Doll- in the flesh- it would be Eva. Every time she steps out of the bath and wraps the towel around herself I have this thought. This girl has dimples galore, and little round cheeks that I can't stop smooching. I love my Eva.

I had to remind myself of this when she managed to get a huge wad of Bubble Tape Gum stuck in her waist-length hair yesterday. I knew I was in trouble when I could hear her calling for me, "Moooommm, I need peanut butter!" If you didn't know, peanut butter works magic on gum infested hair. The fact that she was so familiar with the "cure" is evidence that we are all too familiar with hairy gum. Time for a hair cut soon.