Still catching up

Ella's return to Ballet in early March was even more emotional for me than her return to school. There she was, my little girl who back in Dec. could hardly walk across our living room without falling, and I was watching her dance. It was just so beautifully normal.


Bini pulling himself up on everything (and yes, we lowered his mattress)
Nana and Papa came to visit for a wonderful week.
Bini got a hair cut, his first since coming home.

Ice cream at Mallards

And an evening at Mt. Baker Theater seeing the amazing Soweto Gospel Choir.

Meanwhile, Greg and his dad were in Dubai where Greg attended a conference when he wasn't exploring the city.

On Sunday March 14th, since my parents were still visiting and Greg had returned from Dubai, we dedicated Biniyam at church and then had Ella's Make a Wish party at Chuck E Cheese. We celebrated Ella's bravery throughout her treatment and her upcoming make a wish trip to Disney World.

E with her wonderful Make A Wish volunteers Jodi and Ken (they surprised her with the princess gown.)

a Bon voyage cake
Bini getting driving advise from uncle Cecil
The B-man holding court
Ella had a wonderful time at her party!