A Fun Fall Weekend

The weekend started off with the best news possible: Ella's MRI was normal. Her test was on Tuesday and she did very well. She was a trooper as per usual. Mommy found the day quite difficult - thankfully, Oma was there for support (Daddy had post-procedure day duty). After waking from her sedation (and surviving the tube placement), Ella was quickly distracted by a popsicle (a subsequent new love of hers now). The cold treat was just enough distraction so that her IV could be removed and her vitals taken. She had no side effects and went on with her day. By Friday, the results were in and all was well. Mommy and Daddy were over-the-moon with relief and excitement.

We decided to have some Fall fun and went to Brook's Farm on Saturday. Ella saw lots of animals and enjoyed every noise they each made.

She continues to amaze us. Ella is happy and articulate. She loves Smarties and has taken to enjoying boxes of apple juice. She enjoys talking (something her school has commented on). She is quite clear and is starting to use mini-sentences. She has the best memory too - she will remember small details from weeks prior. She continues to love to state all of her colours and is keen in now learning to count. She knows her middle and last name now too. She understands that "E" is for Ella. She loves to sing songs and to dance. She loves tigers, giraffes, and zebras.

As Halloween approaches, we are all getting excited. Ella will be Little Bo Beep and Bronte will be her sheep. Thanks to Auntie Dar, the costume for both Ella and the dog will be amazing. We will post pictures of the upcoming weekend soon. For now, here is the family at Brooks farm. The additional picture is of Ella attempting to ride her new Tricycle (supposed to be a Christmas present, but the little Missy couldn't resist taking it out for a spin).