Nov/Dec 2008 B4 Christmas

Hi all, Well no excuses Ella in that Dad is a few weeks late posting this update - we're already almost to Christmas, 2008 and our upcoming annual trip to NY to celebrate but first lets review the last month and a half or so...Ella went on another trip solo with her mom - this one to Minnesota in November to visit Preston. One of the highlights was visiting the Mall of America with Preston where they went on many rides (and mom didnt quite feel so well afterwards!) Most importantly it was Preston's 3rd birthday that weekend. Also Ella continues to enjoy dance class with Addison and I believe her first performance is slated for May of 2009 - that ought to be fun! Thanksgiving saw a return to Featherstones to celebrate with several neighborhood families. And Ella, I even snuck in a picture of Mom and Dad at an adults dinner with the neighbors...

Oct 2008 - Brother's Confirmation and Halloween

Hi all, Ella had a wonderful October with the highlights, a celebration of her brother Evan's confirmation (with her grandma and grandpa in attendance) along with a princess costume for Halloween (she doesn't even need the costume!). She continues to improve her speech and is preparing for her first dance class in November along with a trip to Minnesota to visit Preston for his 3rd birthday before ending the month at home for Thanksgiving. Here are some pictures for October.