Ella's School Awards Assembly

Ron and I met at our kids' elementary school today to attend the first awards assembly of the school year since Ella was chosen by her teacher to get an award.  Ella didn't know that she was receiving this award, so it was fun to surprise her as she walked into the gym with the rest of her class.  This month, teachers were handing out awards to students who exemplified the qualities of kindness and respect.  Ella was chosen for respect and this is what her teacher said about her at the assembly:

"This person demonstrates respect by making eye contact and greeting others by name.  This person waits patiently for their turn instead of blurting out when they have something to say.  This person asks questions politely when instructions are unclear or confusing.  This person is a leader and encourages others to be the same.  They see the value in doing the right thing and treating others with care.  I am so pleased to present the award for respect to Ella H."

Ella's class ended up sitting right in front of the first row of parents where Ron and I were sitting.  Here is the cute picture I took of Ella as she was smiling back at us.

Ella standing at the bottom of the stage after receiving her award.

A close up of my darling, 6th grader.

Ella walking out of the gym after the assembly was over.

The group picture of all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who received the Respect Award.

Ella standing with the group.

And one more photo of Ella before she headed back to class. I am so proud of what a respectful, hard working, and kind student that Ella has grown into.  The words that her teacher shared about her made me so proud.  What a wonderful young lady she is becoming.  Well done, Ella!  We sure love you!

Welcome to Ella's Spa

Since it was late start Monday today, I left Ella and Emmett home alone while I went to an 8:50 physical therapy appointment for my back.  They knew that they would be home alone for about an hour and I told them that they needed to play together and stay off screens while I was gone.  When I got home, I heard them yell to me that I needed to come upstairs to see what they were doing.  When I walked to the top of the stairs, I burst out laughing when I saw the hilarious sight in front of me.  Emmett was currently being a customer at Ella's spa.  Ella had calm, relaxing musical playing on her tablet while she was massaging Emmett's face who was laying in blankets on the floor with a spa headband around his head and under-eye patches under his eyes.  Ella had her skin care caddy on the floor next to Emmett and had been using all sorts of lotions and sprays on his face.  It honestly was one of the funniest things that I have ever seen two of my children playing together.  As much as these two fight like cats and dogs, when they do play happily together, they are the cutest things around!  

Ella smiling at me while massaging Emmett's face.

A very happy and pampered boy giving me a smile.