We arrived here safe and sound tonight. We immediately went to the local Italian restaurant here and had a great dinner. Ella was amazing on the plane. She watched 2 movies (laughed out loud while watching Alvin and the Chipmunks) and also watched Bedtime Stories. She’s an amazing traveler. Ella ran to into grandma and papa’s arms as soon as she saw them at the airport. Such a beautiful scene. As soon as we got back to the house, Ella began taking everything out and exploring all of her fun stuff. This is a ritual of hers. She could play all night but we are all really tired so Sunny finally got her to sleep. We have a sedar tomorrow night and one on Tuesday. Can’t wait to see family and friends.
Ella playing with some of her “stuff”. My parent’s house turns into a crazy house when Ella is here! I know they love it. We love being here.
Ella and Towby before the game.
Happy happy Ella the t-ball player.
Ella made it to first base.
Ella running to 2nd.
Out on the field – playing second base and looking for flowers to pick.
Look like a real t-ball player who needs a rest.
Action shot – running to first base.
Ella checking out her mitt while Fiona and Kaliko play ball.
Ella loved making it on base. (Every kid makes it home actually) but Ella hasn’t figured it out so making it on base is exciting.
Getting some heart to heart coaching form Rich.
A lot of the members of the CDS Rockets.
Ella the close talker.
Ella running home.
The game is almost over…
Lining up to greet the other team.
Ella at home before the practice testing out her new batting helmet.
A little warm-up before the practice. Ella is getting stronger.
Focused and listening to the coaches.
Team warm-up.
Standing, resting and throwing the ball from first base.
Arnie teaching the kids how to throw.
A little sand art while Clark is practicing throwing the ball.
Nice throw kiddo.
Ella and one of her buddies Kaliko.
Can you believe this? I did everything I could to talk her out of hot pink, but she had her mind set on this color so we did it.
It was a great night for some Blush.
Ella and her new swimming teacher, Yat.
Ella and Stella discussing some serious princess stuff.
Ella and Juliet in a beautiful embrace.
Hey Stella…what are you drawing?
KJ is crawling!
Ella charging at me after ballet class today.
Ella looking more than adorable in mommy’s sweatshirt.
Kissing Zhu Zhu pets.
David and Ella – fun and love at first sight!
Super sweet photo of Jackie, Ella and David.
What a beautiful family!
Night time swimming fun! Well…at least for Ella. I was freezing!The next day, Sunny had to go to the ballpark early, so Ella and I hung out in the room, went swimming and then met up with Sunny and the other board members and their families at the ballpark. One couple had their 6 year old son Jesse with them and Ella connected with him right away. For the next couple of days, they had such a great time together. I think the most fun they had was one night during an “adult’ dinner. They sat under the table and watched WordWorld on my iTouch.
Ella chillin’ in the morning eating her freshly frosted cinnamon roll.
Check this out – Ella is on our bed. Notice the spiked mirror decorations right above our heads…I guess Arizona doesn’t worry about earthquakes.
Licking off every last bit of cotton candy.
Ella and Jesse walking back to the hotel from the ballpark.
Ella, mommy and Jesse in the hot tub. Ella would not go into hot tubs until that very moment. Jesse was her inspiration.
Happy Ella the next day at the game.
Ella enjoying the animal sculptures on the way back to the hotel from the ballpark on Saturday.
Dinner with some Community Fund members and their families.
Ella actually finished her entire thing of linguine!
Here we are dancing with the kids. The other mom is a board member Christine and her daughter Isabella.
Ella and mommy playing name that tune.
Ella and some prickly pear cactus.
Christine, Sunny, Isabella and Ella at breakfast this morning.
Ella patiently waiting to board the plane.
On the plane heading home. Ella loves Honkers – a gift from David and Jackie. She buckled Honkers in with her and told him that flying is fun and that there is nothing to be afraid of…she would take care of him.
Here are the girls excited to get dessert.We are off to spring training in Arizona for the weekend. Can’t wait to sit back, relax, go swimming and watch some baseball.
Ella at the Tutu school standing in front of her favorite tutu…what a surprise.
Ella with the flowers. So beautiful.
Everyone should wear a silver sequin dress on a Tuesday night eating dinner at home.
Ella and mommy concentrating really hard on a princess gem fishing game.