Ellie turns 4

and Jude gets an ear infection!

Last week was a rough week in the Noble house. Poor Jude had a double ear infection. We tried to avoid anitibiotics, going the naturopathic route. When we finally succumb to the drugs, he had yucky reactions to them!

The one bright spot in the week was Ellie F O U R T H birthday!

It was a great day - spent at preschool and then a family party with all the grandparents present.

Teacher Paula leading the class in Happy Birthday to Ellie

We made candy sushi for her preschool treat! My sister gave me the idea and it was perfect this year cuz Ellie LOVES sushi.

Here is Ellie's 4 year update:

• She weighs about 34 pounds
• She loves all things princess and Disney
• Absolutely, loves preschool
• Can write her name, identify all her letters and numbers 1-10
• She can count to 20 when she's in the mood
• Sometimes she reminds me of Varuca Salt and when she first saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Varuca was her favorite character. Oh goodness!
• Her bedtime is 8pm and she gets up about 7am
• We got her Shel Silversteins "Where the Sidewalk Ends" for her birthday and she now professes "I love poetry"
• Thinks her brother is "The cutest baby who ever lived!"

I can't imagine any kid being more smart, funny and special as our Ellie girl! Can't believe she's F O U R!