Chuck E Cheese
Elliana went to her first birthday party at Chuck E Cheese today. Knowing she does not like crowds of people or loud noises, I was thinking she would have a difficult time. Instead, she was the loudest and craziest kid there. She wanted to ride all the rides and even hugged Chuck. Andy also wanted to ride the rides, but would have preferred the giant mouse stay a good distance away next time. 
On a side note, Elliana went to another ear appointment. Her tubes are still working their way out and still not functioning. Happily, there is no fluid in her ears. So the plan is to go back in four months. I can tell that her hearing has improved. She is talking and singing and dancing more that ever before.
She still holds back around others. When we were at a friend's house another three year old asked Elliana for a toy and then in rejection turned to her mom and said, "Mom, she doesn't talk!" I found it very funny. By the end of night, she was saying a few things.