Ella’s eleventh year
Nothing starts off being 10-years-old like #oralsurgery. However, Ella can’t just go under general to have teeth pulled, so into surgery we went…but she did GREAT!
Best treat ever (and what makes a momma feel loved on)? A trip to #30A in Florida with another family who loves you all so big. Now, it wasn’t easy (see also Joe walking across the HOT sand with 60 pounds Ella in his arms as he sinks more with each step) we hung out in the pool and on land a lot. Thank you @carteechaos for inviting us into the most magical place with the best family.
Ella got a #DART pass. This means she can ride the Dallas public transit system. We had to go downtown to get it all done, but she’s officially somewhat independent. *We went to MORE movies… @studiomoviegrillbecame our home away from home
House build meant house move…so we worked hard for a solid year to prepare to move from our house of 10 years
Ella is flexible. As I looked back at pictures I giggled at all the ways she contorts herself. She’s a like a circus act sometimes!
Ella is the first, and so far only, person in our house to get #botox. We started in her right hand and forearm to release some of the muscles so she can learn to use them correctly.
Mom and Dad went on a fun trip to LA (before their trip to Hawaii) and had a bus accident. It was scary and they ended up making their trip short because they wanted to see the kids so badly
Ella gets more and more fun to shop for…and that’s a fun normal thing!
My company, #plexusworldwide, hosts a big event in Dallas and Ella gets to come see me on stage for the first time! Might be the best moment ever in my career!
Sometimes we have accidents…and Ella face planted off a sidewalk and scraped up her whole face and lips, but these things heal.
She’s getting really good at saying “hi” and “why”…which have remained her favorite words
Ella learned to hold a basket and learns to grocery shop with school! She’s becoming a helper!
She has learned to hold ONE hand and walk…it’s amazing to watch her move.
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, but that’s okay because being asked to be a bridesmaid in @shelbyroo ’s wedding…