Chinese New Year

It is the Year of the Dragon!!!!

We attended a wonderful Chinese New Year party. There was so much going on; a delicious Chinese luncheon, a shadow puppet show, a magician and a juggler, a parade with lions and dragons, and the best part...jumping on bubble wrap that sounded like firecrackers going off for at least ten minutes!!!

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

Sweet, sweet girl!!!

Beautiful children and Wonderful Families!!! 

Firecracker Time!!!! (It was so incredibly LOUD!!!!)

We celebrated The Year of the Dragon the following day at home with our families.


Sweet Treats!!!

 Pretty flowers, yummy bits, and incense.

Lucky Red Envelope Tree!

David's famous Dumpings!!! Mmmmmm.....

 We had such a wonderful Chinese New Year!!!

Wishing you a wonderful New Year full of Happiness, Joy, Peace, Love, and Health!!!
~Mommy dee,  Daddy David, and our little Chinese Princess Ella

Dentist Visit

Ella had a dentist appointment to take care of a cavity (yikes!) on one tooth and a spot (not a cavity) on a different tooth.

Ella had visited the dentist before and there was always anxiety and fear on her part (come on we all have it). Well, we found a WONDERFUL pediatric dentist and now...no more tears...well that could be from the "happy medicine" Ella gets before she goes.

Her she is in her "happy/dizzy/fun" place while in the waitng area.

She did a wonderful job and at several points in the procedures...she actually fell asleep!!!
~Mommy dee, Daddy David, and our Brave "Big" Girl Ella!!!

Magic Kingdom Day

We were finally able to enjoy a day at The Magic Kingdom on Monday (the day after the marathon). What a day it was.

Honestly, Disney World is such a Magical place. It was just perfect. We arrived at 10:00a.m. and stayed until 8:00p.m.! Ella was such a trooper. We did find a quiet spot and just relaxed for about a half hour and then she did really crash around 4:00p.m. for a power nap, but other than that she was all about The Magic Kindgom.

I think it took until a whole day of being immeresed in the Magic for her to get the idea of where we were at and what this place was all about.

There is so much more to share like her first Dumbo Ride, the fact that she went on an Up and Down Merry-Go-Round horse, we took her to the Tiki Room, she finally saw "Gooty" (Goofy), Tinkerbell threw her a kiss in the Electrical Light Parade, the list could go on and on.

Here she is riding on a classic ride (and my favorite) The Mad Tea Party!

She loved all of the rides. She always wanted to go higher or faster so hopefully, she will turn into loving all of those wild and crazy rides that her Mommy loves.

~I think I will have a ride buddy Mommy dee, I will just watch with both feet on the ground Daddy David, and our Spin faster, Go higher, I not scared I brave amusement park goer Ella



Princess Photos!!!

Here are some photos from our lunch by Royal Invitation at Cinderella's Palace.

Ella, Snow White, and Mommy.

Ella, Princess Aurora, and Mommy. 

Ella, Mermaid (Princess Ariel), and Mommy.

Ella, Belle (not in her wellow dwess), and Mommy. 

Now, we do have that all important photo with Cinderella. You know the one that you get taken as soon as you enter the Palace. Well, we are going to have to scan that one and let you all see for yourself. It is too, too funny. If Ella could have crawled inside of David's shirt she would have done so.

We had such a lovely time after the marathon last Sunday. I keep thinking..."this time last week/end we were doing this." Sigh....it is going to be a long few years until we can get back there.

It truly is a Magical, Magical Place!
~missing  Disney World Mommy dee, photographer of all things Princess and Pixie Dust Sprinkled Daddy David, and our own little Magical Princess Ella

Disney World!!!

I ran my first marathon at Disney World on Sunday, January 8th, 2012!!!!

What an amazing experience!!!

Here is a photo of me with my own little ChEARleader!!!

We went to Epcot Sunday evening after the race and walked hobbled (hee, hee) around.

Ella really seemed to get into the whole Disney idea after a few days. She "lobed" the Pwincesses and Mickey Mouse (he look so big Momma!).

Look for more photos to come!!!

~running Mommy dee, loyal running supporter Daddy David, and the cutest little ChEARleader on the planet "I so pwoud of you Mommy!" Ella

Playdate with Mya!

We have been having so much fun on this holiday break. We have been able to have two playdates with Mya (and her little sister Macy).

Jumping around and singing Jingle Bells while holding "Jingle" the Husky Pup!

Having so much fun!

The holiday break is nearing the end, but we have had so much fun!
~Mommy dee, Daddy David, and our little Jingle Bell girl Ella

Making Cookies!!!

Ella and I are still on our holiday break from school, so we thought today would be a great day to make some cookies!

Of course we couldn't wait till "Nite, Nite" time for our first cookie....but....so far we have only each had one and they are just delish!!!! (Hopefully, we can save a few for when Daddy gets home from work!)
~Mommy dee, Working Daddy David, and little baker extraordinaire Ella