Life with Ella and Emerson

This is a blog dedicated to my beautiful daughters, Ella and Emerson. Emerson was diagnosed with a rare, genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome when she was 5 months old.

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Monday, September 17, 2007

Cabo Wabo

What a busy last couple of weeks. Brian and I were in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico last week. We had an awesome time. It was a rewards trip for Brian paid for by his work(best part!). As difficult as it is to leave the girls, it is so incredibly important for us to get away and have time just the two of us. We were a couple again. Granted much of our conversation revolved around the kids and how much we missed them and how cute they are, we did manage to find some other things to talk about. The combination of sunshine and tequila makes it impossible not to have a fantastic time. The Grandmas watched our girls and said that everything went well, though, they would NEVER tell us otherwise. I know that it was both challenging and rewarding and we are so thankful to them. Brian and I were able to come home and pick up right where we left off, like we never missed a beat. That says so much about how they loved and took care of them.


Speaking of Grandmas, my mom turns the big 5-0 tomorrow and I want to send her a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY! My mom is my best friend and I am so thankful to have her in my life. She is the most kind, caring and generous person I know. These past couple of months have probably been the hardest in her life with the passing of my Grandpa and the total health decline of my Grandma. She has handled everything with such love and dignity. Mom, I love you and strive every day to be a little bit more like you.

Now, as pathetic as this is, I want to share some cute stories about my kids. We are always laughing over here.

Cute Emerson Story - Ella loves to play pretend and a couple of nights ago we were reinacting the "Three Little Pigs". Ella was hiding under a blanket pretending to be the little pigs and, of course, I was the big, bad wolf. Emerson was sitting next to me watching the whole thing. Me: "And I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blooooow your house down!!" I look over at Emerson who has huge, wide eyes, she looks at Ella and then does the cutest little "WHOOOOooooo". Ella and I start cracking up and Emerson was promptly promoted to wolf duty.

Cute Ella Story - Today at the park I am pushing Ella on the swings and as she gets going her shoes smack me square in the chest. As I'm doubled over, she calls out, "Sorry Mommy, I hit your nibbles!!"

Anyway, can you tell I missed my kids. Here is my last pathetic thing I will share. Ella started preschool last week and came home singing this song after her first day. This kid constantly amazes me!

11 Comments:

Blogger Julie said...

Your girls are beautiful. I am so jealous about your trip. When my husband and I got married we went on a cruise. It was so awesome we have a jar marked "cruise fund" to save for another one.

7:22 PM  
Blogger Katie said...

That trip sounds like it was fantastic! wish i was there :)
The girls are so cute!
I will have to teach my 5yr old that days of the week song - he keeps messing up the order and that might be the key!
xxoo

8:18 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

Glad you were able to get away. It's definately important to do!
Funny stories!!

2:30 AM  
Blogger Noel said...

I am glad to get an update...and what a great update. A vacation is always fun and without kids even better!
Love the song!!
Noel

6:21 PM  
Blogger Tara said...

I love the stories! Especially the "nibbles" comment :) I'm so glad you all were able to get away. It's so important, yet so hard to do. And, I love the comments about your mother. I think it's wonderful that you are so close to her. Thanks for posting the video too :)

8:58 AM  
Blogger Lisa said...

I want to go to Cabo!!!! SOOOOO Fun

Buy the movie Annie that well give you stories forever....I love the bath clip :)

8:28 PM  
Blogger Nancy said...

I think I need to listen to Sammy Hagar and fire up my margarita machine now!

Hope your nibbles feel better. ;-)

8:49 PM  
Blogger Teresa and Shawn said...

LOL! Great stories (especially the nibbles bit!!)

I am glad you and Brian had a good time. It sounded like a blast!

10:37 AM  
Blogger Kerry said...

I LOVE that song ~ Michael used to sing it from preschool all the time :)

I couldn't get over Emerson in the tub -- she sits so great and looks so big. I think Brady would've been throwing himself back if I put him in the tub like that.

7:41 PM  
Blogger Ava's Grandma Kim said...

Ha! Your nibbles! Even my post-op mom cracked up at that one. Thanks for the giggles.

11:56 AM  
Blogger Heather said...

Nibbles!!! LOL!! I'm sorry I didn't check in on your blog sooner! Your girls are beautiful,and funny too. :) Heather

9:14 AM  

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