We're in our 5th week of hibernation, keeping Ella away from germs. If she gets a fever she'll have to go into the hospital for at least 4 days so they can do blood cultures and figure out if the fever is from a cold or from an infection in her port. So to be safe we've just been keeping Ella home or doing things outside. She doesn't seem to mind being home and not playing with friends. We were always on the go this summer so I think staying home to play is a bit of a treat for her, and of course Biniyam is big entertainment. She has received many new coloring books and art kits which she loves. We've rearranged her room so she now has shelves and a little table to hold all her art supplies and activity books/projects. She loves her new "art studio" and we spend hours making paper dolls, stamping, painting etc.
Every day Ella hold music class for Biniyam
Ella teaching us what she learned about ferns this summer in Botany camp.
Ella took these pictures in the car.
sweetest little boy ever!
Biniyam now has 7 teeth!
Ella received a packet of cards and some work from her school and immediately dove into making books.
Ella has been taking piano lessons and this week she began learning her notes. She surprised us by making her own flash cards and correctly told us, Tiki, Ta, Ta ah, Ta ah ah ah.
And look who's sitting up...for a few seconds at least.
Ella had Chemo on Tuesday this week so it would coordinate with a previously scheduled follow up visit with her very nice surgeon. Greg had to work so my sister Deb joined Ella and I at Children's, what a treat. Things went well, although I think Deb seeing port access for the first time may think "really? that was well?!" And Biniyam decided to roll over for the first time while his grandparents were watching him. I have so much video from the last week when he was so close to making it all the way over... alas. He is such a wiggle worm now, grabbing at everything and putting whatever he can find in his mouth. He adores Ella and squeals when he sees her.
Every day Ella hold music class for Biniyam
Ella teaching us what she learned about ferns this summer in Botany camp.
Ella took these pictures in the car.
sweetest little boy ever!
Biniyam now has 7 teeth!
Ella received a packet of cards and some work from her school and immediately dove into making books.
Ella has been taking piano lessons and this week she began learning her notes. She surprised us by making her own flash cards and correctly told us, Tiki, Ta, Ta ah, Ta ah ah ah.
And look who's sitting up...for a few seconds at least.
Ella had Chemo on Tuesday this week so it would coordinate with a previously scheduled follow up visit with her very nice surgeon. Greg had to work so my sister Deb joined Ella and I at Children's, what a treat. Things went well, although I think Deb seeing port access for the first time may think "really? that was well?!" And Biniyam decided to roll over for the first time while his grandparents were watching him. I have so much video from the last week when he was so close to making it all the way over... alas. He is such a wiggle worm now, grabbing at everything and putting whatever he can find in his mouth. He adores Ella and squeals when he sees her. 
4 comments:
LOVED seeing all these photos and getting an update on how things are going for you all. Praying and trusting with you, Tanya
What wonderful photos! The self portrait Ella took is especially sweet.
Thanks for the update... continuing to pray for your family. You guys rock!
Such nice family pictures and great update ~~ Ella and Biniyam are adorable ~~ good job on the self-portrait, Ella! :-)
Our prayer vigil continues....
T, C & A
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