We have been enjoying a little time off…(Ella and I have time off – mommy is still working). Grandma and papa went to LA on Monday so I decided to take Ella to the Japanese tea gardens in Golden Gate Park. It was so incredibly crowded there because of the new Academy of Science that we didn’t even drive into the park. Instead, we went to the SFMOMA where we enjoyed walking around and checking out some of the beautiful art. Ella loved the huge paintings that had a lot of red in them. Today, we tried to go to the Academy early with grandma and papa and it was still so crowded. The member line was all the way down the block. We decided to ditch the Academy and go to the De Young museum. We also took the train there so that we wouldn’t have to deal with the traffic. Ella love the train – she loves sitting by herself. The adults have also been having a blast playing with the Wii that Sunny got me for Chanukah.
Having fun with grandma.
Getting ready to go to the museum.
At the SFMOMA.
On the way to Golden Gate park.
Beautiful Ella with her new hat and gloves.
A very long line. Time to do plan B.
On the train coming home.
Ella sharing dances with her favorite people.
Absolute beauty
Having fun at the park.
A really sweet picture of grandma.
A tender moment at the park.
On Tuesday, Ella and I went to the Jewish Museum downtown. We took the bus and Ella wanted to sit in her own seat.
The big girl eating lunch at the cafe in the museum.
Ella had a lot of fun throwing money into the fountain and making wishes.
Ella ona very crowded train on the way home. Once again, she insisted on sitting by herself.
Ella wearing another princess dress from Becca. Ella told us that her name was princess Phillip and that she had to go to her wedding.
We had dim sum on Christmas day.
Here we are on our way to Despereaux.
Here is Ella posing with the Despereaux cut out at the movie theater. Ella sat through the whole movie and she said that she really liked it.
Here we are- the family farmers.
Ella and papa having some tender moments.
Having fun with grandma on the way to the ferry building.
Me and Ella taking a stroll down the Embarcadero.
3 generations.
Our sweet Ella.
I love this picture. It’s just about pure love.
Here I am with the sheep. They were doing pretty well here.
Here’s the family lighting the menorah.
Beautiful Ella lighting the menorah. She loves lighting the candles.
On the way to meet Tyler.
Holding hands on the carousel.
Just look at these big kids!
I guess stripes were popular today.
Nice jump Ella!
Ella and Brickelle in front of the movie theater.
Fooling around with the Ice Age display.
Sitting together at the movies.
Giving Stella a big happy birthday hug before the party.
Julie (Emo) and Stella checking the tea party table out before the party.
Ginger bread houses all lined up and ready to be decorated.
Ella on her new Dora phone. Thank you Emily!
Helen and Lauren. I think this is the first picture of us together.
Ella using her new dress as a napkin.
Busy at work on the houses.
Ella’s beautiful house.
Beautiful table all set up for the tea party.
Ella seems like she is very excited for the cupcakes.
Dancing around and having a lot of fun with Juliet and Julia.
Lighting the candles.
One of Ella’s new dress up outfits. Thanks you guys!
On the way to school.
I just couldn’t help myself…here are mommy and Ella on the carousel. Mommy doesn’t look very comfortale. The schmutz on her face is fairy dust. What an amazing mommy. I refused to get on the carousel.AND NOW FOR THE SONG…
Going to school on Wednesday.
Going to school today.
Ready for another day of rain.
With mommy on the way to school.
Ella would not close her umbrella until we were in the classroom.
Walking in a huge puddle after school.
Chef princess.
Crazy girls with Kiki bows. Ella’s bow is under the chef’s hat.
At Acme with Auntie Becca.