John and I had a very busy weekend last weekend. We went to St.Louis to go to our nieces 1st Birthday party. The trip was defiantely exhausting but well worth it. On Friday & Saturday we got to spend time with the girls. It's crazy how much they have changed since we saw them last in July. We also went to their first birthday party Saturday evening and it was really great! They both got their own cupcakes and they loved every bit of it! They also enjoyed playing with tissue paper from their gift bags.
On another note baby Tony or Ellie is doing very good! I am finally starting to be able to eat. I made Chili tonight and it was amazing. It's the first spicy thing I have been able to eat in forever. I also found the meanings of our names and thought you all might enjoy knowing them.
Tony-highly praise worthy
Joseph-he will enlarge
Ellie-shining light or beautiful woman
Raye-counselor
Sylvana-from the forest
I love this pic. of Stella & Emerson 
Stella & Emerson sharing!
Going on a ride in their new wagon!
Aunt Sarah and Stella at her 1st Birthday party!
Uncle John and Emerson being silly!
Emerson after eating her birthday cupcake...she's sooo cute in this picture!
Miss. Stella in her aftermath! 
1st Birthday Princesses!
Uncle John and Stella
John and James
