What has been going on?

Well, not a lot of changes in the Ellison household lately. I am just starting my second trimester and I have heard the heartbeat, which was very surreal since I didn't think that would ever happen again. I have an very extensive genetic test set up for Nov. 18 which I will be having a 2 hour ultrasound, blood work, and some other tests done. Due to Mara's medical history and my family history Pat and I chose to make sure we are prepared for anything. I will update when that is all done.

Patrick has finished his first season of football, which he absolutley loved. He played quarterback, offensive end and safety. Which meant we saw him play quite a bit which was fun. Mara also finished cheerleading which she loved. Mara was born to be a cheerleader I think. She will be taking gymnastics through the winter since , I can't believe I am going to say this, she will be on the middle school team next year.

The boys start wrestling next week, which means our life will be over until about April. That is ok though, we have great friends and the boys love it. It should be a fun year, since Connor will be wrestling with the older boys group now and Patrick will be at the top of his weight and age group. I will try to keep these weekly stats updated.

Halloween 2008

What a great Halloween!! We had Darth Vader, a Jailbird, and The Joker. These are pictures from after trick or treating so as you can see the kids were wiped out. We went to the Taylor's house had pizza and Pat and Bryan took the kids out while Trisha and I stayed back and passed out candy. This was the first year Mara got to go around the neighborhood with her friends. She thought she was very cool, little did she know dad was trailing behind keeping an eye on things :).