Ellie's Special Day

We don't get much only time with each child.  We decided to take each one out for a special date with just mom and dad.  Ellie is really athletic & energetic so we thought roller skating would be fun for her.  She had seen an episode of Max & Ruby where they go skating so she was all excited.  

We left the other 2 with Carli, but poor Evan was not happy that he was not going with us.  Charlotte was in heaven in Carli's lap. Ellie was a little sad she didn't get to stay and play with Carli. The skating rink didn't open until 2:00 so we went to Sam's and Ellie ate all kinds of snacks they were giving away.  We went to Chili's next and of course she wasn't hungry from all the food she ate at Sam's.  She got to play Angry Birds on the kindle and enjoyed her alone time.  

 We got to the rink at 2:00, got our skates on and tried to make one lap without falling.  Poor Ellie just could not stand up and I was afraid she was going to pull me down.  She really liked the music and the fun lights, but the roller skating was not fun at all.  We made it half way around and she was done.  She took those skates off and said let's go somewhere else.  We were there maybe 15 minutes, so we got a refund and took her to her favorite place for a treat.  

Now that's better - ice cream 

 This girl can eat a ice cream cone so fast she had to help me with mine.  

 While trying to find somewhere else to take her Matthew saw one of those parking lot carnivals.  We drove over to see if it was open.  It was not crowded at all so we got to ride the rides and for a long time too.  

Ferris Wheel

We rode the Tilt-A-Whirl I think for 5 minutes.  I thought I was going to get sick because they just kept going and going.  I kept sliding and Ellie would say "I gotcha momma"

 After that we rode the bears and after riding the tilt-a-whirl so long and this spinning bear I was a little woozy.  

 She played a little fishing game and won a blow-up dolphin, so they went on a ride together.  

Ellie in the circus cage.  

We had a great day and I have to say having only 1 kid was so easy.  She did miss Evan & Charlotte and I'm sure they missed her too.  She was ready to get home to see them and of course Carli.  We hope she had a great time as an only child.

  

Ellie you are a spunky little girl and we love you so much.  This was your special day, but you make everyday special for us.