I also went bowling at BYU with Kelvin, Kayla and Mommy. I took second place. Mommy was last. (In her defense, she was holding a baby and bowling at the same time.) Everyone loved meeting baby Dessie.
Then we went to Park City for Smoot cousin camp. I love my cousin Abe. I went to Lagoon and loved it. Dessie started to smile this week. I got to go through the temple. I said to my mommy: "Someday I will be married here." (Mommy wants to add that her favorite quote from the temple trip was when Ella said [on the temple grounds], "I need to go. I need to squat!") I went to the zoo with my cousins too. My favorite animals are the giraffes and the zebras.
Then we went to San Diego with my Reber cousins. Grandma got us a beach house right on the beach. I played in the waves every day. My mom took lots of pictures of me with my cousins. I love my girl cousins. I got to go to Disneyland for the first time. I met Mickey Mouse. I got my picture at Disneyland with Belle. Belle told me that I was very pretty. My daddy bought me a Minnie Mouse hat and it looked so cute!
Finally, we headed to Arizona for three weeks. I got to take swim lessons from Miss Malia (mommy's college roommate--thank you!!). I needed help putting my head underwater and now I can do it. I went swimming every day. Grandma got us into the tub. (And indiscriminately left the bubbles where the kids could reach them.) And we made lots of bubbles. It was so much fun. I had to be hosed down after the tub. My Uncle Ben proposed and Paige said yes. I think Paige is very pretty. I got to visit Papa and Nana (Stephen's grandparents). I went to Nana's birthday party. She gave me a present. I have a new "my little pony." I love "Star Song." Dessie turned two months old while we were there. (Mommy said one of her highlight swas leaving the kids at nap time and meeting her friends for lunch!!--so much fun! Daddy's favorite part was when we came home and Ella said (without prompting): "Maybe next time we can go to Arizona as a family!" Poor Stephen was left home for several weeks alone. Thanks go out to all of our friends who kept tabs on him while we were away.)
I'm glad to be home and soon I will go to preschool. I can't wait!
9 comments:
I love your photo 'posters.' Is that a MAC thing? Dessie's smiles are DARLING!
What a cute idea to have Ella write this one. I can't believe how much you were able to do WITH a newborn. Amazing. Of course, your energy always amazes me!
I love the girls' matching skirts and their Disneyland hats. They are too cute. Dessie has a great smile and so soon too!
Sounds like a great trip, Ella!
Hey, can you email me the pix from that lunch?
Mistie orangemistics@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
We loved being a stop on your trip. Doesn't it feel good be home?
What an AMAZING vacation! I can't believe you were running around like that with such a new baby! I feel like I'm still trying to get back to "normal". I love the Disneyland pictures, I'm so happy you guys got to go! I hope being home is going well for you guys! :)
MISS YOU!!!
What a great trip. I can't believe you did all that with a new baby, you are amazing.
We were soooo glad you came! You are a definite trooper with having a 2 month old! Linds and I sent the package off. They said about three days so hopefully monday or tuesday Ella should get it! Linds wants to visit Ella sometime!
Love ya lots!
Kristen and Lindsay
Wow what a vacation! We are two weeks away from heading to UT for 6 weeks while Jeff is in IN & PA! Your family is so darling!
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