Ella turns SEVEN!!

Although Ella is still a young girl who loves to climb all over her dad and play with her sister and swing at the part, we are definitely experiencing the emergence of a pre-teen. From whispering and giggling with her best friend in the back of the van, to rolling her eyes when she doesn't think the silly thing we are doing is quite so silly, to questioning our authority ever so slightly and with just a hint of n attitude (which is highly unusual for Ella), we sometimes shake our heads in anticipation (or fear) of what future years may be like.

Ella is enjoying learning to play the piano and speak Spanish. She is eager to get in the water these days, whether it's the Bay or the pool, which is such a nice change from previous years.

What do you want, Dad?

Princess Ella!

Cool!

I am going to get you

From little girl to beautiful girl...