Elle, you are NINE!
Because of COVID, you chose to have a few friends join you at the beach to celebrate your birthday. It turned out to be so much fun! You were thrilled to be able to break in your surfboard, and got up on it right away!
You are a leader, strong-willed observant, and sensitive.
You always have to have the last say, even if it gets you into more trouble. If you are told to "be done" and to go to your room for a break, you will stand firm in your place until you're able to find a way to have the last word. It may be through a growl and stomp or a few words under your breath, but you will definitely find a way.
You love dogs and are fully convinced that our family is getting one for Christmas, mostly because you've told us so.
You love to guide and nurture little kids. You were so good with Cru at the beach recently. You also love to spend time with big kids, girls especially. You fit right in, and also observe and learn from them.
Speaking of being observant, you are gifted at taking in the world around you.
Farrah is your closest friend. You two beg for sleepovers every chance you get! You've been in the same class in K, 2nd, and now 3rd.
Coach Chad calls you Bob, and you two have a fun player/coach relationship. We're hoping you get to play a few club games before the soccer season is over, or even just a scrimmage.
This has been a summer full of surfing for you, and dad is thrilled. It's been his dream to push you and Reece into the waves. Your passion for it has rubbed off on Reece, and now he's been riding every once in a while.
Russell Wilson is your favorite football player.
You love Reece, even though someone watching from the outside in might not know it.
You asked about the Easter Bunny in June, well demanded that we tell you whether or not he is real. You were very serious and mature in your asking, so we had to tell you the truth. You paused for a long minute, thinking hard, and then fell over laughing on your bed. You had written the Easter Bunny a few letters and drew a few pictures, and were feeling embarrassed and silly about how you had believed. We laughed together, and then you yelled, "Wait! So then Santa isn't real either? And what about the Tooth Fairy?" It was a big moment for you.
Because some people don't believe in God, you keep asking us if he's real. It's hard for you to trust what we tell you because you like to be in charge, and because you're still processing the fact that the Easter Bunny, Santa, and the Tooth Fairy aren't real. In March, you'll be pretty disappointed that the Leprechauns aren't real either!
You are determined and a hard worker when you choose to be. When you have a chore to do, you get it done right away. However, if we ask you to do something that you don't want to do, you will whine, cry, and cause a huge disruption.
You love to sing! Even if you don't know the actual lyrics so a song, it sounds like you do! We love to listen to Surfaces and have all of their songs on repeat.
Here's your interview:
Nicknames ElleBelle, Ellers, Belle
What is your name? Elle
How old are you? Niiine. Mom, why didn’t you just put a number 9? Because that’s how you said it, Elllle.
What is your favorite color? Turquoise… I don’t even know how to spell turquoise.
What is your favorite animal? An elephant. I love those now because they’re so cute… well, baby elephants are!
What is your favorite book? Humphrey. It’s about a pet hamster.
What is your favorite TV show? Family Reunion because it’s funny. I love when the grandma slam dunks the basketball. She rips her clothes off to show a uniform and runs onto the court.
What is your favorite movie? Indiana Jones. I want to watch them all.
What is your favorite song? Sail Away by Surfaces
What is your favorite food? Takis (said with a big laugh!) Why are you laughing? Because they’re so good!
What is your favorite drink? Soda. Any kind? No! I like Dr. Pepper, root beer, 7-Up, Orange Crush, Coca-Cola, and lemonade.
What is your favorite snack? Goldfish, I just like eating Goldfish.
What is your favorite toy? This is easy. What is his name? Avocado!
Who are your friends? Lyndie, Isla, Dylan, Teagan, Stella, Luca, and Farrah
What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play soccer… oh no, no, no, no… Surf!
What is your favorite restaurant? The place nearby the gas station, El Pueblo. I like the Carne Asada burrito with guacamole and chicken in it. You mean Carne Asada? Yes!
Where do you want to go on vacation? Hawaii with the cousins
What do you want to be when you grow up? Umm… let’s see. I want to be a vet. No, no, no… a pro-surfer or a pro-soccer player, or a celebrity. A celebrity is mainly a pro-surfer or a pro-soccer player or someone doing fashion model thingymabobbers. And Paityn said if I am, she will do my makeup.
What makes you happy? Being with my cousins, and surfing
What makes you sad? Reece being a bully and him not playing with me.
What did you do on your birthday? We had donuts, then we went on a stroll and had some Starbucks, and then we had dinner and ice cream and that’s it. For my party, we went to the beach near Tower 11 to celebrate with my friends. Those waves were good that day!
