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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Ella Update and Disneyland


Sorry that is has been awhile since my last update. Ella has been doing just fine recovering from this round so there hasn't been much to write about. She had to get a red blood transfusion yesterday and her ANC has dropped to 154 so I am hoping that things will be turning around in the next few days so we can get the heck out of here. This round is exactly the same drugs as last round and she was only in the hospital for 17 days. Well, today is day 14 so I am really hoping that we only have 3 or 4 days left. However, I am trying not to let myself get too set on that yet. Here are some random pictures were taken the last few days.




Mommy and Ella being silly






Hmmm....what to do with this sock?????


Since I won't eat any food, might as well eat the sock!!



Ella is sitting on my bed with her new blanket
that our friend, Megan, brought by for her.
Megan is selling these "Quillows" in order to
raise money for an international adoption.
Please click on her name and check out her blog



Last thursday and friday, I took Emma to Disneyland for her birthday. We had a really nice time just the two of us. Below are some pics from their new AMAZING water show. I am hoping to entice some of my far away friends to come see it so that we can meet up :) Pictures don't begin to do it justice!!!













20 comments:

Ashley said...

Aww I love that girl and I am so happy to hear that she is doing well :) I can't wait to see her!

Tina said...

So good to hear that she has done so well yet again. I love those pictures of the two of you they are so lovely and I love all the ones of Ella, I can never have a favourite because she is so very vey cute, she never ever doesn't look cute in any of her pictures, so full of character you can just see it. She is amazing that little girl of yours, going through so much and with a smile on her face all the time. These amazing kids of ours could more than teach us a few life lessons I tell you. Will be keeping her in my prayers and sending positive energy your way.

Rachel said...

I am amazed over and over again about her spirit! What an inspiration!

(there is no link for the quillows, but would love to check them out)

Anne and Whitney: Up, Down and All Around said...

I just love the "looks" that ella gives!!! looks like you had a great time at disneyland :)

Bulldogma said...

Great pictures, as usual! Give Ella BIG HUGS for me!

Lori said...

Ella is a such a Rock Star! Hopefully you all will be home soon!

Glad you got to spend some time with Emma. Looks like a great time =)

Patti said...

OOOOH, wow- that LOOKS amazing!! I can't believe how happy Ella is in the hospital- that girl is a ray of sunshine!!

Lacey said...

Oh man, now I'm even more homesick! We wanted to see that show, but it was opening weekend, and we knew we'd never get seats. We'll be sure not to miss is in November though! Ella is looking as beautiful as always! Hey, maybe we'll get home the same day. Cool for both of us!

Kacey Bode said...

Thanks for the update!! Glad to hear Ella is doing well, she looks FABULOUS!!! A birthday at Disney sounds so fun!!!

Rochelle said...

Ella you crack me up, love the sock snack!
Praying you girls are out of there this weekend!
So thankful you had time with Emma, the show looked awesome.

Stephanie said...

Hi Miss Ella! Looking beautiful!

Happy birthday Emma!!!

Chris, Becca, Abby and Jocelyn said...

HI Denise and Ella,
Glad to hear that Ella is doing OK and hoping you are home soon:) Glad you got to spend some time with Emma at Disneyland! Take care.
Becca

Kelly said...

Yay, you're back (and with an update & pics too)!! We missed you guys=) Landon was really missing his "wifey"! lol

So happy to hear that Ella is doing well and is in such good spirits. LOVE seeing that smiling face (and funny faces too)!! You, sweet Ella, are a force to be reckoned with!!

How wonderful Denise, for you and Emma to have some "alone" time together! Looks like you had a fabulous time!! You are AMAZING Denise!! Tell me your secret to "keeping the balance"!!!

I hope everything continues to head in the right direction and that you are all home together....SOON=)

Cheryl said...

Ella makes such cute faces! How wonderful that you got to go with your daughter to Disney.Great pictures.
Love and hugs :)

patsy said...

so happy to see miss ella grace is doing so well and i will pray you get to go home soon :) and disneyland looked like such a great treat for big sis!

Melissa said...

Ella has THE best faces! I'm glad to hear Disneyland was good and I'm hoping you'll be home soon!

Mama Mason-Mann said...

Glad to hear things are going well!!!! HOpe you get out of there soon. Also happy to hear you had some "alone time" with Emma. That must have been so nice (for both of you!!!!). Wish we could come see the water show and meet you all!!!! Maybe some day!

Kristin said...

Happy birthday Emma! We didn't even get to stay long enough to see that show. Another good excuse to go back, right?!

Runningmama said...

Glad Ella is doing so well...she continues to look so great, and it's really encouraging to me to see that :-) Disneyland looks awesome, hope to go there one day!

Kim said...

Loved catching up on all the pics! Ella looks great. Continued prayers for that sweet little girl!