We have been way from the blog and have no photos to share due to an unexpected trip to Atlanta. Sadly, Ron's uncle passed and we came home for a week to be with the family. We left Thursday night and took an overnight flight to Phoenix and then onto Atlanta. It was an uneventful flight, just long, especially long with a toddler. Ella was great, sleeping most of the time.
We arrived Friday at dinner, spent yesterday with the family and today worked on cleaning out the house. It's going to be a quick and very busy visit, but Ella is enjoying spending time with her grandparents. She loves her uncles and they spoil her rotten. I have some pictures of Ella with some of the family and will post them at some point. Maybe when we return home on Thursday.
It's nice to be home, and visit but I definately don't miss the humidity here in "Hotlanta". And I'm sure our pockets could do without all the shopping this place has to offer (I packed an extra bag so that I could bring back some much-needed purchases - I've been in a shopping drought for almost 2 years!) Tuesday I'm meeting an old friend and heading to Target - I can't wait!!!
Hugs for Chuck E...
Emmi and Ella...
Sebastian and Ella...
Mommy and Ella...
We finally bought Ella a bike helmet. She's still trying to get the hang of pedaling on her tricycle so we've not been in a hurry to get a helmet... not that any fit her anyway. But... Ron just bought himself a new fancy road bike that is lightning fast and he's taken Ella out in the bike trailer a few times. The helmet is no longer optional at Ron's speed and luckily, Ella has grown enough that we found one that fit. She's so in love with it, she's worn it all afternoon - eating a snack, playing blocks or doing a puzzle. Ron finally got her to take it off... I think he bribed her with watching "Barney". :)
Ella and Emmanuel
Ella and Sebastian
Ella and Emmi
Ella, Sebastian and I went to Hickam Beach on the airforce base with Christina and Emmi. The beach is gorgeous and we get the added entertainment of watching planes take off from the airport as well as fighter jets practicing and taking off right next to us.
I'd like to thank Lesley for introducing me to The Cutest Blog website. I noticed her blog was looking very adorable and much nicer than the blogger layouts available. I spent much of the afternoon playing around with it and love the new look - hope you do too.
Yesterday afternoon we had our friends over for a potluck BBQ. Maikou made her famous (and delicious) egg rolls, Christina made some fantastic chicken tostadas, and Carrie and Sara brought fruit and cake for dessert.
Yummy! With the hamburgers and hot dogs it was a feast. It's always good to see everyone and hang out, we've made some great friends here.
Here are some pictures from last night, and all of Ella's friends....
I took Ella and Sebastian down to Ford Island in Pearl Harbor to visit with Christina and Emmi. We went to the pool after lunch and Ella tried out her new water wings. SHE DID IT!! She was floating and kicking on her own and was motoring about the pool. I'm so proud of her! She kept saying, "I swimming, Mommy." Luckily, Christina was with us and was able to capture all this with the camera. Ella only swam for about 30 minutes before wanting out of the pool. Not two minutes later she passed out on a lounge chair. All that exercise wiped her out! I let Sebastian play for a while longer while my little swim star slept. So excited today!
