Isabella turned 11 on February 9. Isabella, John and Olivia celebrated at our old pizzeria in San Carlos knowing that the fairly quiet atmosphere would be exchanged with sound levels at the other end of the scale the following day. Isabella invited all the girls from her class to come over for pizza, soft drinks and a dog-themed ice cream cake. All but one accepted and they hardly got inside before the house rocked.
Off they went to see “Big Miracle” at the local theater. John stayed behind to try and make some sense of the house again, while Olivia and Adriana volunteered to be guardians of the big bunch of girls at the theater. Bella cheered the boys’ basketball game. On crotches after she somehow managed to twist her ankle doing hopscotch.
The biggest surprise came after the party after the movies and all friends were on their way home. At home waited a big surprise. Isabella had decided to buy a present for her three sisters. Not expected, but judging by reactions, their new toy was a very welcome gift and as Isabella has hoped for, it was instant love.
