Bella returned to the gym!  Thanks to Kathy and Drennen Lowell, Bella had a wonderful Saturday afternoon surprising all her friends and teammates with a visit to Phantom Gymnastics.  She was greeted by the staff with a beautiful tiara and flowers. Close friend and Coach Tammy Kozlowski gave a heartwarming speech about her many trips taking Bella and her daughter to the gym every week, a ritual the girls loved.  The gymnasts were very excited to see Bella and she helped Tammy judge the floor exercises!  It was like she never left.

January 8, 2011 Update

Bella Tucker Opening Christmas Present Sent by Selena Gomez.

Bella had an absolutely wonderful Christmas. Along with her brothers and sister, she spent the day asking every twenty minutes when they could open their gifts from Santa. When the time finally came it was a room full of smiles and many hugs and kisses.

A few weeks before Christmas, Bella got the most exciting surprise of her life - a personal visit from Selena Gomez!  She was absolutely thrilled and it was something we will remember forever.  During their visit, Selena asked Bella what she wanted for Christmas and Bella emphatically told her that she wanted an Easy Bake Oven.

A week later, a beautifully wrapped package arrived with a note that said, "Merry Christmas Bella!  Have a happy New Year!  Love Selena Gomez" and it was signed, Selena Gomez.  We saved the gift for Christmas and she opened it first.  Words cannot describe her reaction to the gift but this picture certainly can!Bella Tucker With Easybake Oven Sent by Selena Gomez.

The rest of the day was very busy with all of the children rolling around the house and enjoying all the presents they received.  Bella’s smile never faded.  She was very giving herself, saving her money to buy presents for Mom, Pete, her brothers, sisters, and many other family members and friends. She helped Mom wrap all of the gifts and signed each of them herself. What a wonderful day it was.

We have so much to be thankful for – most especially, the fact that our family was together in this wonderful holiday season. Thank each and every one of you who helped and prayed for Bella and our family over the last year. We could have not done it without you! We are looking forward to the new year and will keep you updated with all the new exciting things to come in Bellas future. Thank you all!