25th Anniversary Trip ~ Day 9 (Part 1)

Pictures taken June 18, 2016 ~
On the last day of our 25th anniversary trip, we explored Boston!

Elli and Daddy walking in historic Boston.

We took a trolley tour.

A statue of Paul Revere behind The Old North Church.

The Old North Church where the lanterns were hung to warn that the British were invading.

"One if by land, two if by sea..."

from The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.

Inside The Old North Church.

We went on The Freedom Trail which is a 2 1/2 mile path through downtown Boston that includes 16 historical sites significant to the founding of the  U. S.

Paul Revere's home.

We ate lunch at the Thinking Cup.

We got to go on The U.S.S. Constitution.  During the War of 1812, cannon balls bounced off her sides and she became known as "Old Ironsides".  Jeff was a little disappointed that she was on dry dock and that we were a little pressed for time.

We got to go below decks!

More adventures in Boston await this afternoon!

"Dear Tooth Fairy..."

Picture taken Feb. 28 ~
Elli's note for the Tooth Fairy...

Dear tooth fairy,

I would like it if you could do like what you used to do.  You would leave a dollar and my tooth.  Please do it more if you can!  :)

Heart Monitor

Picture taken Feb. 27 ~
Elli's new cardiologist wanted her to wear a 24-hour heart monitor to have a base reading.  Elli happened to have a sty on her left eyelid, so we were applying warm compresses and ointment that day too.  She wasn't feeling very good, but she did great as we recorded various cardio and non-cardio activities throughout the day.

Elli's Poem..."My Love is Strong"

Pictures taken Feb. 25 ~

<3

Undergrad Art Exhibition

Picture taken Feb. 23 ~
We went to see Kaitlyn's photo of Elli in the Undergrad Art Exhibition.  We are so proud of her for getting into the show!

Piano Lesson for Daddy

Picture taken Feb. 20 ~
Elli wanted to give Daddy a little piano lesson.  He did great!  :)

Bubbles with Marshmallow!

Pictures taken Feb. 20 ~

Mama's Little Helper...Making Chocolate Chip Heart Pancakes

Pictures taken Feb. 20 ~

Elli wanted to make chocolate chip heart pancakes for breakfast since she didn't have school on President's Day!

Yummy!

Dune Racer and Dominion!

Pictures taken Feb. 18 ~

Driving the Batman Dune Racer!

 Family game night playing Dominion! 

The Phantom of the Opera

Pictures taken Feb. 17 ~
We saw the traveling Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, and it was so amazing!!!  The tickets for our whole family were my Christmas present from Jeff!

Spring Portrait Day

Picture taken Feb. 16 ~
Elli looked beautiful for Spring portrait day in her new dress from our preacher's wife.  <3

Elli on Ice ~ Intermediate Class Feb. 14

 Working on an Outside Forward Edge.

Elli got a panda sticker!

Valentine's Day Heart Box

Pictures taken Feb. 11 & 14 ~
Kaitlyn got Elli a heart box for her birthday and had a great idea of how to decorate it for Elli's Valentine's Day box!

We used fancy edged craft scissors to cut up some scrapbook paper.

We put a thin layer of Mod Podge on the box under and over each piece of scrapbook paper. 

 Kaitlyn worked on the top of the box.

 The patchwork design was really cute!

Ready for the Valentine's Day party at school!  <3

Valentine Roses from Jeff

Picture taken Feb. 13 ~

<3 <3

Cardboard Box Television!

Pictures taken Feb. 8 ~
We made a cardboard box television!  It didn't have too many bells and whistles, but it had the cutest newscaster!  ;)

Elli on Ice ~ Intermediate Class Feb. 7

 Working on the Lunge.