She'll spend Eternity with Jesus!

On Sunday night, October 21, Chloe asked Jesus to be her Lord and Savior.  Josh and I think Chloe has known Jesus for a long time, but have waited for her to be a little older before she nailed it down. I remember driving in the car over a year ago to our friends the Tyner's house. When we arrived Chloe told me she had asked Jesus into her heart on the way there. I asked her what that meant and what she prayed. She answered everything perfectly. Josh and I have prayed that the Lord would let us know when she was ready and not hold her back. While Josh was putting her to bed Sunday night she said she wanted to ask Jesus in her heart. He asked her what that meant,  her answer was that she wanted Jesus to forgive her of all her sins she's done all her life, that she knows he died on the cross for her and she wanted him to come change her life forever. All her words! Her prayer to Jesus was so sweet and I'm so glad Josh and I were both able to be there to pray with her. Even Carson got to share in it as he had just come out of his room for his usually drink of water after we put him to bed :). What a special night. Chloe shared with our Pastor Hollie her decision and she'll be baptized by her Grandpa on Sunday, November 17th. Praising Jesus we'll get to share eternity together!

2013- 10 things about you...

10 things about Carson:
1) You love to play football and baseball in the front yard with our neighbor Logan
2) If it involves a ball you love it and want to play it
3) You're the only kid I know who will sit and watch an entire game of football on TV and know whats going on.
4) Some of your favorite friends are, Logan, Wesley,Jack, Ben, and your cousins
5) Your favorite foods are taco's, GG's deviled eggs and macaroni, mint choc chip ice cream, and watermelon
6) You can't wait for your baby brother to be born
7) Your first grade teacher told us you were her most trustworthy student.
8) You got straight A's for the first time this year.
9) You played baseball for the first time, hit a home run, struck out kids when you pitched and played 2nd baseman and outfield! The Coaches said you were the most improved on the team.
10) You moved bedrooms so that Sam could have your room. It was all your idea because you thought it would be better for Sam so that you and Chloe wouldn't wake him up in the mornings. You're always so thoughtful this way.

 10 things about Chloe :
1) You couldn't wait to start Kindergarten
2) You love School and wish you could go everyday. You think your teacher, Ms. Cleland is the "greatest in the building"
3) Your favorite friends are Abbi, Olivia, Eli, and your Cousins
4) The Tyner family moved to Florida and you were so sad to see your best friend Eli go.
5) You won an award in Awana for knowing so much about Jesus and being so willing to share it. It was the first time they had ever given out an award like this.
6) Your favorite foods are, stuffed shells, cheeseburgers, chocolate ice cream, bananas and pancakes
7) You just started taking gymnastics and you love it!
8) You are so excited to be a big sister. You really wanted a baby sister but are thrilled for a baby brother
9) You love to pray and will pray anywhere without hesitation.
10) You can talk, talk and talk some more!

Another little to carry on the Ellis name!

Baby Ellis Due November 3, 2013

Our family verse we picked at the beginning of the year is Ephesians 4: 21 "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more then we could ask or imagine according to his power that is at work with in us. To him be glory forever and ever". He has certainly given us more then we could imagine and we are so thankful. 

Frequently asked questions:
1) Were you planning on having another baby? No we weren't! We were quite shocked in fact.
2) Are you still adopting? Yes! However, our adoption agency has put us on a hold until 6 months after the baby is born which will be May 2014.
3) What do the kids think? They are pumped! Chloe was of course hoping for a girl but she's taking the news of a boy like a champ :)

Chloe still not so sure about this baby boy!

We had 23 for boy and 11 for girl

The amazing spread! Thankful for my party planners  Charity and Angie

My amazing Sister In Love Charity covered every detail for the party. 

Angie filled our cupcakes with the gender color. She was so good to keep the secret from everyone for days :)

Date Night with my little Man!

Chloe had been sick for several days and I had been getting a little stir crazy. Josh very thoughtfully planned some time for Carson and I to go out and eat together. Carson got himself all dressed up and hid in his room until Josh got home :) He rung the door bell and greeted me with a " Wow Mommy you look Beautiful, did that hurt", "Did what hurt?", " When you fell down out of heaven?". Oh my, I wonder who's been giving him dating advice, (Josh). We had dinner and Carson had a list of questions to ask me about. Josh was super sweet to make everything extra special. It also was a great opportunity for Carson to begin to learn how to treat a lady and how to get to know someone. We had a great time and Carson all on his own doing asked if he could treat me to Fro Yo because he had a "free coupon from school". That made the whole date. I'm so thankful!

Reading me some of his questions!

A Man's best friend.....

Welcome to the Ellis family Tebow! This is our super cute new Puppy. We've been discussing getting a dog for a little while now. We visited the animal shelter a few weeks ago but didn't see any dog that we thought was ours. On the way home from Josh's office a few weeks ago the kids and I saw a sign on a street near our house that said " Free lab mix Puppy's". I gave the number a call, and then next thing I knew Josh was brining home our new little addition.

Sign for Free Puppies!

 I should have know when I sent Josh to check the Puppy out that we would be bringing him home the same night. We're thankful for our friends the Phillip's who had a crate, dog bowls, and a leash they weren't using. Tebow was born on October 19 and we brought him home November 19 when he was just 5 1/2 weeks. The family that had him were looking to get rid of the puppies and felt they were ready. Although we thought he was still young to be away from his Mom we knew if we didn't take him then someone else would. We love this little Puppy so much! He's like to chew on everything. So far he hasn't destroyed anything but I know that day is coming! The kids are a great help with him and I'm hoping that doesn't wear off any time soon. Puppies are hard work people, fun but work!

Tebow is a hit with the kids in the neighborhood

10 things about you...

Carson and Chloe forgive me for taking half the school year to sit down and do this. My goal last year was to do this at the beginning of each school year. Maybe next year I'll be better :)

10 things about Carson:
1. If it has anything to do with football you love it.
2. You just started 1st grade but can read on a 2nd grade level.
3. You were swimming like a fish this summer.
4. When no ones watching you like to dance, and you're a really good dancer :)
5. This summer you played T-ball and you were awesome at it.
6. G'G's macaroni, stuffed shells, taco's, grapes and strawberries are some of your favorites.
7. Some of your closest friends are Jack, Ben, Eli, Logan, Grayson and your cousins.
8. You still love to play musical instruments and sing.
9. Although you fight with your sister as all siblings do, you hate to see her cry.
10. Daddy is still your hero!

10 things about Chloe: 
1. You are about as Girly as they come, but still love to wrestle with the boys.
2. You could hold a conversation with anyone of any age.
3. You don't know a stranger and everyone is still "lovely and beautiful".
4. You love to take ballet lessons and take them very seriously.
5. This summer you learned to swim and swam the length of the pool.
6. Stuffed shells, cheeseburgers, grapes, apples and anything chocolate are your favorites
7. Some of your favorite friends are Eli, Grayson, Kaitlyn, Addison, and Mary Aspen.
8. Dressing up in costume is part of your daily routine.
9. You love to pray and have truly beautiful prayers.
10. You love to sing, put on shows, and play with your doll house.

Our 2012 Summer

As usual I'm way behind on the Blog. I'm getting ready to post the kids top 10 for the 2012 school year, so I figure I better get around to updating on the last few months. In an effort to make this short and sweet I'll just post a few pictures/videos of how we spent the summer. We kicked things off with swim lessons for Chloe. She has come a long way this summer.

4th of July at my parents in Florida, the kids had a parade

Chloe snorkeling at Penut Island

Carson got to be the Ring Bearer in Josh's cousins wedding

Carson was Baptized by his Grandpa, Tim

Celebrating Carson's  Baptism with family

Carson played T-Ball

Our family camping trip with my parents and Brother and his family

Hiking on our camping trip

Josh and I celebrated 10 years of marriage.

It was a awesome summer and it flew by. Carson started first grade last week and I am missing him so much when he's gone. Chloe starts preschool tomorrow and she is super excited. I'm treasuring this last year with my girl while she's still at home most days. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with myself when both kids are in school next year. I hope we'll have an adoption referral by this time next year and have brought home our new little ones. The wait is soooo long!