The past few weeks

Two weekends ago, Trisha took us all to Planet Play for dinner. She wanted to do something fun with everyone before she got really sick. It seems like we should have been the one taking her out, instead of her taking all of us out... but she is Trisha-Claus.

We had a fun time. We played for 5 hours. Ryan was reluctant to be there at first. By the end of the night he was having a blast. Ella & Lily were tired and ready to go home. It was difficult for me to convince Tyler & Ryan that it was time to go. They were having a great time & wanted to stay longer.

This past weekend Ella and her cousins Katie & Brielle were in a play. Usually I don't like plays. I shouldn't even be allowed to go to plays, because I just end up making fun of them. The play was based on the following combined stories; Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story 3, Star Wars, Cinderella, and more. It included songs like the Safety Dance, Imagine (all the people), Lean on Me, Sesame Street, Star Wars, & Edward Scissor hands. Despite finding the story and music combination strange, I actually enjoyed watching the play. Ella did a great job on all her parts. She had the opportunity to say a few parts into the microphone, sing, & dance. All the kids actually did a really great job. Ella played a toy doll, a flower, a hedgehog, & a droid. I might consider putting Ella in it again next year. She enjoyed it so much, and I think her teacher did a nice job helping the students learn their parts.

Ella was so excited to get a trophy.

Ella: Mom, I've always... ALWAYS wanted one of these. (Holds up her trophy).
Me: You've always wanted a little gold naked man?
Ella (embarrassed): uhhhh. Yes. I did.