Ella turned 9!

Ella, our animal lover, got to go horse back riding for her 9th birthday with 3 friends at Webb Ranch.

First, they learned about grooming and riding horses.

Then, they did it around the ring.

Followed by a trail ride into the hills.

When, they came back, they were very excited and in love with the personality of each horse they had. I thought they'd be scared, but they loved it.
Ella also got to have a birthday/good-bye party with some of her favorite 4th grade girls at the movies.  Lucky girl.

These Olson girls are leaving to Switzerland for 2 years.  We'll miss then.

Ella is a delight.  Fun, loves math, super flexible, kind of crazy and "the best cuddler in the family"...her favorite title.