We have been super busy these past few days, and having a lot of fun. On Thursday night, we met up with Phyllis, Naomi and Michael for dinner to celebrate Naomi getting into Berkeley. Ella had so much fun and went to dinner in her leotard, tutu and silver shoes. Max’s (the restaurant) had a mirror and a railing that Ella used as a ballet bar. Here are some pictures of Ella doing her thing.
Ella gave us each an individual lesson.
Ella and Naomi putting french fries in a glass.
On Friday night, Helen and Ron went out to dinner and we had a special dinner and movie night with Stella and Juliet. They came over wearing Cinderella dresses and of course Ella wanted one. I pulled out one that I claimed to have thrown away. The three girls had a great night together and ended the night watching Wall-E. There is a video at the end of the post showing their dance moves.
Nothing like a good Backyardigans episode during dinner.
Today, we started the day at the Children’s Day School Country Fair. It was raining and I didn’t take any pictures. We had fun for the hour that we were there. After the Country Fair, we came home and Ella changed into her sparkly dress to go meet her buddies for a modern dance performance. It’s Juliet’s birthday on Monday and Helen planned a special day for Juliet and her friends. We met up with Helen, Ron, Stella, Juliet, and their big girl friends Ella and Julia. Our Ella was in awe of big Ella and wanted to hold her hand all day. The kids did a great job watching the performance and when it was over, we went to the Farimont for high tea. It was a lot of fun and tasted really good. The girls had a blast running around the Farimont. Here are a whole bunch of pictures.
The Kim/Arena family crossing the street to meet us at the Yeurba Buena theater. Ella and Julia are with them.
Juliet, Ella and Ella.
Getting ready for the performance.
Ella was very excited.
The girls after the performance.
Ella climbed up here for a picture with the colorful Keith Haring sculpture.
Ella and Stella fooling around at the Fairmont.
Running around on the rooftop garden.
Beautiful Ella.
The two Ellas.
Beautiful girls having a fun day out.
Is that a jar of honey from the Fairmont that Ella is clinging onto? Beautiful pictures. Ella looks like such a big girl. Love you. Mom