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Hey Daddy,

So I'm such a slacker. I'm writing to you a day later than normal and I am sorry. See what happened was, I was all ready to write to you yesterday, but I stayed up for Kardashians last night and by the time it was over I was ready for bed. I know, I know I need to get my priorities straight, but that crazy family is so entertaining! Well anyways, it's been an eventful week in the Team Long's clubhouse. Mommy decided that we were going to stay in Washington for a few months, so we had to book a plane ticket, make an appt. for Perdie at the vet, and start packing rubbermaids of clothes. It was a lot to do that's for sure, but all worth it in my opinion. It'll be nice seeing someone other than Mommy. I need more people to pay attention to me! Well Daddy I love you a lot, but I really better go, this week has really worn me out! Miss you big!

Love,

Ellie Elephant

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Daddddddddddddddddy,

This past week flew by! I think it was because Mommy and I weren't feeling good. We basically stayed home all week, which was nice not having to go to Starbucks and Walmart 4x a week. I'm still teething, which is a bummer. I can't stop drooling, I'm in pain, and it makes me grouchy... just call me a hot mess. The mouse, our new roommate, is still in our house which is kinda freaky. Mommy can't seem to catch the little bugger. I miss you Daddy, I had to watch the Emmy's without you. I don't even watch those shows that were nominated! They come on after my bed time. How come quality television shows like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einstein don't get nominated? They are getting jipped. Well Daddy I miss you and everything but I need to go back to bed! I love you!

Love,

Ells

What Ellie Learned Wednesday

Ellie's little nugget of wisdom:

It's perfectly acceptable to drink a half a pot of coffee to yourself before you start your morning.

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Daddy,

Hey! I hope you had a good week! 46 more to go. I seriously can't wait! I'm hoping to be walking by then, so I can impress you with my grace. Let's hope I take after Mommy in that department and not you and Papa Callie. Soo I don't know if Mommy told you but I'm teething and let's just say I'm not a fan of this process. At least I'm getting teeth unlike Mommy. I need to start a Disneyland countdown, but to be honest with you, I don't know how to count. I guess I'll ask the Madre. Ohhh my goodness Daddy, did you hear about the mouse in our house?! I was excited at first when she told me about it because I thought she was talking about Mickey, but then I found out this mouse doesn't talk, wear clothes, or have a dog named Pluto which is real let down. I feel bad for all the other mice who are constantly being compared to Mick... that must be how others babies feel about me, just sayin. Well mister, I love and miss you like whoa and I can't wait to see you!

Love,

Ellie Elephant

Ellie Raye is 3 months young

Elephant is 3 months old today! Which is just crazy to me! I still can't wrap my brain around how fast babies grow. I love my little nugget so much!

At three months old Ellie is:

-Smiling constantly

-Jabbering away to herself, Perdie, Mommy, and Pooh Bear.

-Standing while holding on to Mommy

-Laughing at her mobile and her jokester of a mother

-Wears a size 2 diaper

-Weighs 13lbs and 4oz

-Is 24 inches long

-She loves watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and all Disney movies

-Drinks 3-4oz every 3-4 hours

-Wakes up only once a night

-Takes 2 naps a day

-Loves her baths

-Loves our daily family walk

-Is tolerating tummy time and is wayyy better at lifting her head up

-Is hit or miss with car rides

-Drooling non stop... teething has started.

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Daddy!

I miss you soooo big! Mommy and I had a busy week! We went to Walmart, the commissary, Starbucks like 4x, the PX, and an ice cream social! At the ice cream social, I met a potential boyfriend. Things are kinda on the rocks now because I pulled his hair. Mommy said I pulled a "Chris Brown?" I'm not sure what that pop culture reference is supposed to mean... all I know is the kid started crying like 1 week old. I think I'm too mature for him anyway. Well Daddy, I better skiddaddle, Big Brother is almost on! Love you and miss you!

Love,

The Button

Misc. Monday!!

I'm a planner.

I absolutely love planning things.

I excel at planning three things:

1. Vacations

2. Parties

3. Decorating

Things I'm currently planning:

1. Our first Disneyland vacation with Ellie button.

We are going sometime in April 2011 while hubby is back for r&r. We will be celebrating Ellie's first birthday while we are there, so Calvin can be there for it. All of the grandparents will be joining us for the festivities!

2. Ellie's 1st birthday

Yes, I understand it's 9 months away, but it's so fun to plan and I have 2 parties to plan! Her Disneyland birthday with the grandparents and her Daddy & her Hawaiian birthday party!

3. Decorations for our house

We've lived in our house for almost a year now, but I never got around to decorating it. Morning sickness got in the way. Right now it looks like a bunch of bachelors live here. It's a house and I need to make it a home!

Problem: I lost my planner.

Solution: I'm going on a Target trip later this week!

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Daddy-o,

Well I miss you mister! You need to come home so we can play! I'm getting pretty good at tummy time! Mommy says you would be proud. So I don't know if you noticed from the pictures.. I'm one good looking baby. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but beep beep. Well Daddy 48 more weeks, but who's counting. I love you and can't wait to see you.

Love you like you love cake,

Ellie Raye

Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday♥

I'm thankful for our amazing dog, Perdie.

She seriously is like a best friend.

She doesn't get as much attention as before, but she still is such a good doggie.

Perdie absolutely loves Ellie which I'm sooooo thankful for.

I love my girls!

Perdie kisses!

Wordless Wednesday

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Dear Daddy,

It's me again. We've survived 3 weeks! Mommy started planning our Disneyland trip. The way she talks about it makes it seem like the coolest place on earth.. maybe even the happiest! She's preparing me by watching Disney movies. I like to watch them, Mommy says I'm not supposed to because I'm too young, but I don't listen to her and I watch them anyway! Ohh props to you for hiding that letter for Mommy in the Monster's Inc. case. It was a nice touch that made Mommy all goo-goo eyed. I looked at it, but it's not as interesting as my mobile. You can't compete with Pooh bear Daddy! I've been sleeping in my crib all by myself and I even slept through the night which makes Mommy super happy. I'm going to try to keep doing it, but I'm not going to make any promises. Well I better go! I love you Daddy and miss you soo big! Can't wait to go visit the House of the Mouse with you!

Love,

Button bear