To Grandma Jo Jo. Hope you enjoyed your day! Love, Tom, Tara, and Ella
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
MMMMM Good
Ella saw a Wendy's commercial for the caramel apple frosty. She said "mama, mmmmmm that looks good". Its been awhile since she's had a treat so I decided to get her one after dinner.
That made her happy
That made her happy
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Professional Pics
We got our pictures back that we had taken on Aug 27. I like them but if Im being honest, Im not in love with them like I was last year. The photographer had ten back to back one hour sessions scheduled that day at the park we were at. I felt it was a bit rushed and wish we had gotten more family photos. The other piece is that out of the hundreds of pics she takes, we only get to see the 20 that she chooses which Im sure we have different taste in poses and facial expressions. Soooo enough complaining. I have a beautiful family and feel like she captured that so enjoy!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Happy Grandparents Day
to Grandma Joyce, PawPaw, Grandma Jo Jo, and Great Grandma Ann. We appreciate all you do for Ella and Ella loves you very much
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Farm Fun
The rain finally stopped and it warmed up a bit. Tom was working on homework and Parky's Farm closes for the season in a few weeks so Ella and I headed to the farm.
Checking out the scarecrow
We checked out the garden for the first time today. They allow you to pick and try the veggies. Of course Ella loved picking and eating the tomatoes and checking out the veggies growing on their vines.
There was this guy
Ringing the bell in the play barn
And of course she had to ride the ponies. Twice. This pony's name was Scout
For the first time I think I am sad to see summer ending. Ella and I have had such a good time going to the pool, park, and the farm. Our pool closed last week and she asked me already ten times this week to go. I think we are going to join the Y so we can still swim. Hopefully playgroup will keep us busy along with I think were going to do gymnastics this winter.
Checking out the scarecrow
We checked out the garden for the first time today. They allow you to pick and try the veggies. Of course Ella loved picking and eating the tomatoes and checking out the veggies growing on their vines.
There was this guy
Ringing the bell in the play barn
And of course she had to ride the ponies. Twice. This pony's name was Scout
For the first time I think I am sad to see summer ending. Ella and I have had such a good time going to the pool, park, and the farm. Our pool closed last week and she asked me already ten times this week to go. I think we are going to join the Y so we can still swim. Hopefully playgroup will keep us busy along with I think were going to do gymnastics this winter.
Friday, September 9, 2011
School's Cool
Hopefully we can finally have a relaxing weekend.
Tuesday morning my mom called with news that the tube had slipped out of her kidney and her kidney was bleeding into her abdomen. She was still having high fevers at this point but the goal Tuesday was to replace the kidney tube. I decided to head up there that morning to be with her. They were unable to replace the tube and decided to just completely remove it and let the kidney heal and they also placed a stint in her kidney. The procedure went well and she quickly began to recover once the tube was removed. She actually went home on Thursday. She was unable to have the surgery again Thursday as she was not feeling as well as they had expected. Once her kidney and body has time to heal she will have to have the rest of the stones removed.
The in home Montessori program Ella in is her school placement that we plan to maintain until preschool. They have always had a curriculum they follow and do daily lessons. The school year started this past Tuesday, Sept 6. This first weeks lesson was "All about myself" including lessons about the body, senses, emotions, and setting school rules. Ella absolutely loves to work and we are excited to see all the things she will learn this year.
She made this at school this week as one of their crafts and I love it. Of course its hanging on our fridge.
Lately at home she chooses to spend a lot of her time coloring and drawing. She also loves reading books, doing her workbook activities, and of course a lot of pretend play with her farm, kitchen, and as always, Kitty.
feeding kitty
wiping kitty's mouth
putting kitty to bed
Tuesday morning my mom called with news that the tube had slipped out of her kidney and her kidney was bleeding into her abdomen. She was still having high fevers at this point but the goal Tuesday was to replace the kidney tube. I decided to head up there that morning to be with her. They were unable to replace the tube and decided to just completely remove it and let the kidney heal and they also placed a stint in her kidney. The procedure went well and she quickly began to recover once the tube was removed. She actually went home on Thursday. She was unable to have the surgery again Thursday as she was not feeling as well as they had expected. Once her kidney and body has time to heal she will have to have the rest of the stones removed.
The in home Montessori program Ella in is her school placement that we plan to maintain until preschool. They have always had a curriculum they follow and do daily lessons. The school year started this past Tuesday, Sept 6. This first weeks lesson was "All about myself" including lessons about the body, senses, emotions, and setting school rules. Ella absolutely loves to work and we are excited to see all the things she will learn this year.
She made this at school this week as one of their crafts and I love it. Of course its hanging on our fridge.
Lately at home she chooses to spend a lot of her time coloring and drawing. She also loves reading books, doing her workbook activities, and of course a lot of pretend play with her farm, kitchen, and as always, Kitty.
feeding kitty
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