Ella's Trip with Daphne

For Ella's birthday in May, Daphne gave her a trip to Baton Rouge for a couple days to spend one on one time with her. Daphne was gone almost the whole summer and obviously Ella has been in school, so it took a while to make it happen, but in December after Christmas Ella got to go with Daphne to her house. She was super excited. We thankfully got the play by play through selfies and we loved each one. I will try to document a little about what Ella did from the texts Daphne sent me.

It's about a 4 hour drive from Houston to Baton Rouge, so they left Tuesday morning and they stopped for some yummy lunch and treats and got to listen to Ella's favorite "Land of Stories" book series on the way over. When they got to her house they hung out and made dinner together. Then they watched the "BFG".

They had a good rest and then got up for breakfast!

Daphne took Ella to try beignets which Louisiana is famous for. I was so jealous. They looked delicious!

Daphne took Ella around the lake in Baton Rouge by the LSU campus where she works.

They rode their bikes all around the lake which is about 4 miles. Ella has only barely learned to ride her bike, so this was a huge accomplishment for her. She fell several times, but Daphne said she kept getting back up and going.

I am so proud of Ella and her willingness to do it and so grateful for Daphne for encouraging her along the way!

They finished off with a trip to the bookstore and Mooyah burgers!!! Yum!!

Then they went for a dip in the pool where Daphne lives!

Ella had fun and loves to swim but I guess it was a little cold!

They came home and had pizookies and watched "The Chronicles of Narnia" 

Daphne woke up and made Ella french toast. They had baked lots of yummy treats for us as well.

Then they were on the road to meet Ragnar and Cavin in Lake Charles to send her back home.

She had the best time!! I am so so grateful to Daphne for being willing to take Ella for a couple days and spend time with her. She is such a blessing to us and our family. The kids absolutely adore her and I am so grateful of the relationship they have with her. She does so much for them and is so helpful and willing to include them and encourage them. What a great Aunt!