Sunday, November 4, 2007

October 07 - Florida Trip and Happy Halloween!

Well the month of October has come and gone and what began as a slow month; we actually stayed home for most of it with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Apple Festival, ended with a weekend trip to South Florida to see Mom, Dad (Grandma and Grandpa)and Norma (to pretty much complete Ella's travel around the country to meet her new family). In Florida, we ate at some nice restaurants (the brunch on the beach with Norma, Fran, Bert and Stephi was spectacular!). Norma is turning 90 in November so we were able to celebrate this milestone, as well. Ella, Laura and Evan at the Pumpkin Patch in Woodstock After looking for Pumpkins, Ella really enjoyed Taco Mac with the Lazar's and Ritchie's. At the Apple Festival in the middle of October, Ella enjoyed watching Evan ride the bull. Pretty Minnie at the Gymboree Halloween party. Ella and Addison for Halloween (after trick or treating!)

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ella hits Disney World September 07

As September, 2007 winds to a close, we wanted to remember Ella's first trip to Disney World documented in the pictures below and at the same time visiting her great friend Jayson Havas (this is one trip Laura made alone with Evan and Ella, while I stayed back at work). Here is Ella in front of the Magic Kingdom with Evan, Jisele, Justin and Jayson. You really can't tell but it was a hot day - around 90 degrees. Ella playing in the pre-school section at Disney. She had a blast here and became more familiar with the Disney Charachters! Looks like Ella and Jayson thoroughly enjoyed their day! And when they got home, they enjoyed a fun bath! How CUTE! On the learning front, Ella continues to speak more words and understand brilliantly. Laura started her with reading time at the library in August and Gymboree classess. She is a really active girl and smiles each time she knows she is going! She also has learned the word No...and does not hesitate to use it - especially when anyone tries to take her from her mommy (whom she is so attached to!). We are having a great time with Ella Sarah and look forward to a quiet month of October, before we head down to Miami to see Norma, Mom and Dad at month end.

Welcome to Ella's Blog

Hi everyone, Welcome to Ella Sarah Lazar's first blog.

How it Started

Laura, Evan and I will be updating this blog as we prepare to travel to Yangchun, China. Yangchun is located approximately 160 miles southwest of Guangzhou, in Guangdong Province, China. We just received our match (referral) on Thursday January, 4th 2007 and aim to travel 4-8 weeks from this date (most likely 7-8 weeks as the Chinese New Year falls during this period).

Watching Ella Grow

Thanks for visiting - we had so much fun updating this blog during our trip to China, that we decided keep Ella's blog updated (once a month) to watch her (and Evan) grow up in front of our very eyes!


Happy 1st Birthday Ella

Happy 1st Birthday Ella

Ella Laughing for Mom

Ella Laughing for Mom

Daddy's Little Girl

Daddy's Little Girl

Ella's Referral Pictures #2

Ella's Referral Pictures #2
What a cutie!

Ella in Crib

Ella in Crib

Ella Referral Picture #3

Ella Referral Picture #3
Look at that Hair!!!

Announcing Yang Chun, Hua Tuan

Announcing Yang Chun, Hua Tuan
1st Picture of Ella