Good Things

1. Ella had a Physical Therapy appointment this past Thursday. After just a few weeks in PT - her therapist told me that Ella had EXCEEDED every goal she had - not just met all of her goals, but exceeded every.single.one of them. So, we're off to Dr. Mosca next month for a follow-up - see how she's doing not wearing her braces or bar or orthopedics. Please keep your fingers crossed - prayers would be much appreciated!

2. Anna's talking like crazy! Seriously - pretty much a new word every day. Little babbler loves to talk and mimic. Oh Boy - watch what you say because she will for SURE repeat it!

3. Today - I - believe it or not talked on the phone. I didn't just email and IM - I actually talked to people - it was crazy!!! I don't know what's come over me I tell you...I talked to Andy, Vandetta, Rick, Terrie and my mom! I KNOW!!! To be truthful three of the people called me - but I still talked and was friendly and conversed - is this progress?

4. Prayers and positive thoughts for Rick - this will all be good!

5. I have some cute pictures to share - duh! Did you think I'd let you go without pictures of the girls? Are you crazy?!??!

6. OH - Ella and I went to Anaheim for the weekend last weekend. It was totally fun and we were both so tired and happy to be home - we did a lot of Disneyland in a very short time. It was the most crowded I've ever seen it - I cannot even Begin! to imagine what it would be like in the summer. Something I never hope to experience!!! We also happened to be there just in time for 'winter' at Disneyland - kind of hard to pull off when it is 70 or more degrees every day. We also happened to be there when they were filming the "Christmas Day" parade for ABC. It was also winter time at It's a Small World - this sorely disappointed Ella. "Mom, is it still Christmas or is it regular today?"

7. This week the three of us girls had the creeping crud :( That's not a good thing - but it is good we're feeling better. Anna spent a day or two throwing up so we took her to the Dr. office and OF Course she was fine while we were there. As soon as, literally, as soon as we pulled into the driveway she threw up all over the place - delightful.

8. Okay, now for pictures! As always, a larger image if you click on the photo.




I just love this last photo of them heading off to the neighbors to trick or treat - we went to about three houses and they were done - but they were Oh, so very cute!











Pretending to rest during pre-school.











I'm pretty sure I have a similar photo of Ella undressing herself at one point. I'll have to try and find it.















Grandpa and Nonna came early the day before Halloween so they could watch Ella at ballet and took tons of pictures. Here are two I think are cute.














Heading off to Disneyland:
Such a super traveler!











So very excited to go see the Princesses - can't even begin to stand still.










Trying to head into the White Rabbit's house.















"I ate his ear off!!!!"












Waiting in line to head into It's a Small World.












Ella - just after she's found out she's tall enough to ride the Matterhorn! Yikes!!! Mommy doesn't want to ride the Matterhorn! So very excited and off she ran!






This is what she looked like after getting off the Matterhorn - Crazy Girl!










How cute are those ears?!?!?!