update on the family

So we have increased our family by one more. Mike, Katie, Grace, and now Elliott.

He was born February 8th, at 1:40 in the morning. 7lbs 15 oz. and 21 inches long. He has dark brown hair(which is almost due for a cut) and blue eyes.

He's growing and at about two months is starting to respond to talking. not much, but some coos and smiles. I like to think he's a mama's boy, but it might be too early to tell. Grace is definatly a daddy's girl though.

She is becoming such a stinker. She is throwing fits, and causing mommy and daddy quite the headache, but they are becoming shorter, so i'm hoping this phase will end someday. We still love her! She is learning so much.

Her favorite past times now are coloring (with pens or markers) and watching cartoons, especially blues clues, dora the explorer, and the backyardagains. She is also a fabulous dancer. She'll dance to anything! the spin move is her favorite.

she also loves the beach.

Our dog Charlie is still Charlie. big, stinky, and dumb. he's very good with the kids, and when he's not sleeping in the nursery with them, he's taking over grace's princess tent.

Mike is still working for Brinks. hasn't fallen through an attic yet. He's doing just fine. and I am just a stay at home mom for awhile. Keeping busy with the kids, the house, and selling paintings when i get the chance. So my new goal is to keep updating this blog on a regular basis, so we can keep everybody up on what's going on with the vangessels. Hope everyone is having a great night.