Aug. 6- Back to School Night 7th Grade

Hard to believe our baby is in 7th. Jody took her amid a busy week for himself at work so she could meet her teachers and see her rooms.

 

June 24ish- Staff Infections

We had a beautiful play date with our friends the McMillens. We went up to Callahan Park and played in the streams. And apparently me and Ella had cuts on our toes that turned to staff infections within 1 day of each other. 2 trips to Urgent Care later, both SUPER quick due to new wait time updates, we had our meds and were better in time for Spain. Painful and annoying, but ever so grateful for American Health Care.... see Portugal in July for more info. (Also just a random picture of Alex as a Viking Runner)

 

June 17- Summertime with friends

 

May 13- Cutie Pies

Ella is lucky to have a great best friend. 

 

April 2- Temple Time

 

March 29 - Mini Golf Magic Carpet

When I was a little girl my parents used to take me here. It's been so long and it was such a beautiful evening to spend some time together. We all need some practice!

 

March 9- Ella's Recycle Mutual Night

 

Feb. 17- It SNOWS

This was our one big storm of the winter and we basically got a week off from school because of the 3 day holiday weekend. Also of note, Ella has a boyfriend.

 

Feb. 15- Ella Turns 12

Ella is amazing. She is full of love and light. She is considerate and kind and always helping others. She truly sees the good in others and is quick to be positive. She is funny and tender and optimistic. She is very comfortable in her body and strong in every way. She is super patient. She loves to shop and buy things, so we need to watch that and make sure she knows her worth is her own and not the things she owns. She's bougie. We did Farmer's Market for her breakfast and Pho 999 for our family dinner. Papa and Manny and Josh came over for cake that Jessica made. It was absolutely beautiful. Nina got Ella a special nail appointment with her friend and Papa got a super cool lego set that Josh put together for her. She got her temple recommend on Sunday. It's such an exciting time in life.

 

Feb. 14- Celebrating Ella's Birthday

Our sweet beautiful girl who texts us every morning to say I love you and Good Morning. She is pure goodness. Pure love.

We were so happy to spend time together as a family and go to Circus Circus. We played carnival games and won her 2 bags full of stuffed animals. We had a lot of fun.

Ella is such a kind hearted person. She had a Valentine this year/boyfriend who got her See's Candy peanut brittle but she didn't want him to feel bad so she didn't tell him about her peanut allergy. That's just who she is. Always thinking of others. 

She is in 6th grade and is the most organized, helpful, and thoughtful person. She is a good listener and a good friend, even though her friends aren't the greatest right now. Middle School is the worst. She works hard and loves to be with others. We are so very proud of her. Our baby.