Yesterday we went for Elly’s 18 month check-up!  We all got flu shots and had a grand ol’ time.  Noelle is in the 80th percentile for height, 70% head circumference, and 5% weight.  Dr. Fikkert says that’s perfectly alright, so we’re happy!  She’s just long and lean!

Daddy’s ouchy!

Noelle’s ouchy!

Hugs and Kisses!

Noelle worked very hard this weekend coloring turkey cards for some very special people this fall – Great grandmother Mattie Ruth, Great Grandpa Pa-E, Great Grandma Elna, and Great Aunt Polly!

Mommy loves to wear Daddy’s sweatshirts too! 

 

 

Holding Daddy’s hand

Brother Bill, cousin Jackson, Emme, and Elizabeth

The cousins meet… you guys are going to have so much fun together!

 

Going to meet the “bebe, bebe!”

Noelle was looking at baby Jackson in this picture.  We didn’t want to get too close to baby Emme since we were sick earlier in the week, so we kept our distance, but we had to get a picture!

Isn’t she lovely?

One to Grow On – Mike and I stayed up so late Thursday night ordering these flowers so they would be there first thing Friday morning!  I think they turned out so pretty!

The happy Kelly family!

“I just met my friend!”

Making my baby laugh when we got home.

Mommy is so funny I just have to hide my face!  We had so much fun tonight as this season of waiting has finally come to an end! 

Introducing… Mary Elizabeth Kelly! 

We love you Ty and Elizabeth and are so excited to share in your miracle!  She is so beautiful!!!  Noelle said, “Emme, Emme” the whole way home from the hospital tonight.   

Noelle has been well since Monday, and Mike and I are still pretty weak from being sick all Monday night, but we just couldn’t resist the carnival down the street.  We stayed away from the other kids though!

Telling Noelle she was about to get “TREATS!”

Noelle went into observer mode – there was so much to take in!

 

Looking at all the bounce houses!  Man, these things are a dime a dozen these days – we would’ve freaked out just having one when we were kids!

Noelle about to ride her first pony!  She was fiercely holding onto my arm – she was scared but didn’t want to get off.

Getting the hang of it!

I’m tripping out – she wouldn’t let me go!

She finally let go – even though she’s not smiling, she loved it!

Sweet Noelle and Mommy

Family Photo!

 

I love my family!

I felt bad these birds were all cooped up, but Noelle cheered them up!

Making sure she saw everything, very detail-oriented!

 

Ring toss! 

Those of you who know us well, know that we never give Noelle sugar or candy.  Tonight, however, she got a few smarties, so she was in heaven!  After all, she did win them at the ring toss!

We’re beat!  We had a super fun night!  Thank goodness the weekend is almost here, and guess what!?!  Surprise, surprise – we have NOTHING planned, except church on Sunday night!  We are so excited, so you probably won’t be hearing from us for a while.