Meet the Simpsons...Part 1

Meet Ella. She is 4 and 1/2 (and don't you forget it). She will be a big 5 year old in May. It's simply mind boggling to believe that my baby is going to be 5, and that she'll be starting Kindergarten! Oh, how the time flies! Right now she is in an AMAZING Co-Op Preschool with 6 other children. We absolutely love it! She has a little (well, it's actually not so little) crush on one little boy in her Preschool. He also happens to be in her Church class, which makes Sunday's a little bit more fun! His name is Kyle, and she thinks he is the most amazing person in the world (right next to her favorite Auntie Kailey)! And let me tell you, that's some pretty high status in the world of Ella! She's a wonderful big sister, storyteller, and has a huge imagination (I'm pretty sure she gets that from her Grandma Johnson)! I am so grateful for all of the help she is to me. She loves to fold laundry and help me clean the house. She's the first person to remind us to say the prayer for each meal, and right before we go to bed. She also has a habit of being the "eye opening police" during prayer (I'm sure lots of you have one of those at home too). Heaven forbid Avery should open her eyes! If she does, we all know about it. Unfortunately it's usually in the middle of the prayer. We're still working on our timing! One of my favorite times of the day is when I'm putting her to bed. We say her prayers, sing a few songs, and tell each other stories. I love to hear all of the things that she comes up with! She's such a special girl, and I am so grateful for the happiness she brings to our family!