Fergianna, Worms, and Jonah

This is a story post on the funny things from Ellianna:
"Fergianna"
Elli-"Mommy, I have a baby sister at home."
Me, "Really? What is her name?"
E-"Fergianna"
Our dog's name is Fergi. Pretty creative don't you think?

"Worms"
We had the TV on a channel showing the show "Man Vs Wild" before bedtime one evening. The man was looking for something to eat and found a thick juicy worm. He then prodceeded to eat it. Elli's hand went directly to her mouth and she told me she needed to "fro-up." We ran upstairs and she leaned over the toilet. Nothing happened, but she did it three more times. We finally put her to bed and she woke up an hour later saying, "Mommy, I going to fro up." I went upstairs and took her to the bathroom. All she could say was, "That worm. He eat that worm?"
Poor little girl. It made quite an impression. I guess we are not raising a doctor afterall.

"Jonah"
ON the way to school this morning, Elli heard the song, "Who did swallow Jonah." Here's the conversation that followed:
Elli-"That whale swallowed Jonah" "Yes, Elli." "Why" "God wanted to teach Jonah a lesson." "Why?" "God wanted Jonah to learn to obey him so the whale swallowed Jonah then spit him back out." "Who is God?" "God is the one who made all of us even Jonah and the whale." "Mommy, God lives in heaven with Jesus?" "Yes, Elli." "Can I go to heaven?" "Yes, Elli. If you ask Jesus to forgive all your sins you can go to heaven and live with Jesus." "And I can go to his house and have dinner?" "Yes Elli. You can go to his house and eat a very big dinner."
What a wonderful story and sweet reminder that we will go to heaven, go to God's house, and eat dinner:) Maybe Elli should explain salvation to others who don't know yet. It is much easier to understand.

Christmas at the Brown's

Saturday the 27th, was Christmas morning at our house. Santa brought Elli this trampoline which she loves! he also brought her a book, a puzzle and an outfit. Santa brought me a half day trip to a spa and a weekend away with the girls. Santa brought Brent enough socks to replace his whole drawer, (Just what he always wanted), an electric razor, new shoes, and a shirt. it was a fun morning.

After opening gifts at our house, we went to my parents for Christmas bruch. It was delicious as always, then on to the mound of gifts. We all got some very wonderful things. Most memorable, Elli's piggy bank and laptops, Lori's new clothes and purse, also a few house decorations, and Brent's saw. All goodies are appreciated and are being/will be used. Thank you all!!!!! (family, count this as your thank you card this year:)

After celebrating at my parents', we went to Leah and Matt's for Christmas dinner of stroganoff and asparagus with homemade bread from Heather. (all delicious once again) We played air hockey and ping pong, then went to the very crowded zoo. It was only about 65 degrees or warmer, so it was very busy this year. Elli really wanted to see the elephants, but we managed a few other exhibits along the way. She got kissed by a reindeer, laughed at the monkeys, saw the "kitties" and then gawked at the elephants. We had a good time and will hopefully do it again next year. This is the 2nd trip and it would be a fun tradition to keep around as long as they do the lights:)
Merry Christmas everyone.

Christmas at the Fergusons

Nana is helping Elli play with her new wooden dress-up dolls. The kids went together to get the parents an air purifier, which helped my allergies while I was there. Elli got some nice gifts as well as each of the kids too. It was fun opening gifts Christmas morning.

After a very delicious Christmas dinner, we all bundled up for a long walk in the cold air. We went down the icy roads to the golf course and walked in the deer trcks, and snow mobile tracks for that matter. It felt good to burn some calories and be together. Elli did a little walking, but was enjoying being carried by family members for the most part.

Our plan was to leave Friday the 26th to head home. Well, Toleda got so much ice that morning, that our trip was blocked by a shut-down highway 75South. So we waited until later in the day. Once we hit the road, we realized that there was so much traffic, we wouldn't get home for another several hours. So, we turned back, went to Toledo and watched Devin play basketball that evening. As it worked out Jenna and Justin were on their way home from the honeymoon and we met up with them as well. So the entire family was able to watch Devin play ball and spend a couple more hours together. It made for a late night arrival, but good memories. Devin's team lost, sad to say, but they did play against a VERY good team.

Snow fun

Our first experience with Hillbilly sledding. This big tractor pulled about 10 sleds over the fields for about 2 hours. It was sleeting and freezing, my hair got stuck to my coat and my snot was frozen, but it was some of the best snow fun I have ever had:)

We bundled up at NAna's for some snow mobiling. Elli was a little nervous, so we just took her for a short ride on the four wheeler. She wasn't so into sledding either, but she did enjoy the warming up in the house with cookies and milk afterwards. ( We took her for a short ride on the sleds behind the tractor. As soon as we started to move, she cried. Then Kyle, who was next to us, fell off and she wailed! Memories for a life time)

Daddy daughter conversation overheard

Brent, "Elli you are a pain in the hiny."
Elli, "I not tiny. I a big girl."
Brent, "No, I said you are a pain in the hiny." (spoken more slowly)
Elli, "I not a hiny. I Elli."
Brent, "I'm going to have to send you to Hollywood to get a job."
Elli, "I not going to Olly. I staying here!"
Brent to me on the other side of the door laughing, "We're in so much trouble with this one!"

Elli is a sweet little girl, but she does have a mind and a mouth of her own. As we have learned from studying James, only God can tame that little, tiny, cute tongue!