Monday, December 15, 2008

Wonderful Disney World


December 6th thru the 9th we went to Sunny Orlando Florida. Gabe had a conference so Ella and I went along for the ride. Gabe's mom went down and met us there as well. This was Ella's first airplane ride. She was born to fly. She gripped the armrests on the first take off and other than that you couldn't tell she was anywhere other than her living room. Which is great! I on the other hand take a week or so to recover from flying...


We went to Magic Kingdom on Sunday and Monday (Gabe met us after 5pm on Monday). Ella's favorite ride was the Haunted Mansion and the Carosel of Progress.


Daddy asked her who her favorite princess was and she told him "Mommy"... "She doesn't live here, but she's still my favorite princess"... Can I say tears while in line for It's a Small World? Guess I"m doing something right :-)


Ella noticed the light in Cinderella's castle at night and said "Looks like she's home, let's go visit her". I said that you had to make and appointment to see queens and princesses in their homes. Besides, she was probably getting ready for bed. Ella replied "I bet she is brushing her teeth". Out of the mouths of babes :-)


We had a blast and can't wait to go back, although it will probably be 3-4 years before we can do a whole week :-)


The Tree Prayer


Ella says her regualar prayers before bed. But now has added a new prayer


Thank you God for the trees

Bless all the trees

Please don't let people cut them down

Please build houses where there aren't any trees.

Amen.


She has always loved hugging trees - I have numerouse pictures - I love my little tree hugger.


Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Time Flies

Man time flies - We have been super busy around here - had a great Thanksgiving - got all but a few things for Christmas... Leaving for Florida in 4 days - can't wait to see the mouse..... Ella had no cavities today at her checkup and got a "Belle" toothbrush. I've been informed that it is for Florida - guess I'll have to remember to pack that particular toothbrush.... Well - off to dance class!