Thursday, January 29, 2009

2009 & Doing Fine

It has been a long and exciting trip to 2009... and there is no sign of stopping anytime soon.

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This week we have been busy with some ordinary things and a few things extraordinary too.

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We had a few good outings. Ella has taken to like eating out, even though we don't get to do it very often. She orders off the kids menu (as a treat because Mom doesn't think it is as healthy as it should be) and has even taken to coloring a little.

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Dad helps out with the coloring, and with the crayon removal from Ella's mouth too.

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We also took another trip to Rhode Island to visit with Great Aunt Bette and Great Grandma Reed. Ella really liked walking around the house, having snacks, and spending time.

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But the fun didn't end in Rhode Island. Ella and her buddy Lilli took a trip to the Ecotarium. She even met a new little friend - Sam (pictured below) who was two days older than Ella and born at the same hospital - small world. But she didn't let any little boys slow her down, Ella enjoyed looking at all of the exhibits...

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Even those that were a little scary...

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We saw the big polar bear Kenda who turns 25 this year... only a few years shy of Mommy, who also had a big birthday this week.

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To celebrate Mom's birthday we played a lot, did some shopping, and enjoyed a nice lunch with Dad.

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Dad even broke out Ella's ball pit for the occasion and we had a lot of fun!

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