We have been battling a stomach bug at our house for almost a week now.  Ella brought it home from preschool, then I got it, then Caleb had a minor bought.  Just when we think it's gone, it comes back again.  Hopefully we can get rid of it once and for all, soon!

Everyday gets a little bit easier.  Caleb is more and more alert each day.  We love to see him stretch and hear his grunts and coos.  He is definitely a people person and likes to be where the action is!  Caleb tried out his swing the first time yesterday and he loved it.  Ella was 6 wks old when she tried the swing the first time and her head was a little floppy yet.  Caleb is a strong little boy because he has no trouble at all in the swing and he is 5 wks old.  (We have to take him out once he falls asleep because then his head will flop.)

Ella is doing great!  She loves to hold and feed her brother and never minds helping out.  In fact, the other morning she was up at 6 AM helping Dad with chores.  Now she asks us if we have any chores for her to do!  I'm sure it won't last long, but we'll enjoy every minute!  She has had many social gatherings as well.  Between birthday parties and play-dates, Ella is quite a popular girl.  Tea parties have become a regular at our house with peppermint tea, of course.  Most of the time she is dressed as a princess or as a ballerina.  Grandma Dahl has purchased a pair of ballet slippers for Ella and they are one of her most prized possessions!  I think everyone in this house will be sad the day Grandma goes home:  we are all getting spoiled.