Pinkalicious Party

She had been asking for a "Pink Party" so the Pinkalicious theme was perfect. We have been reading the Pinkalicious book series for about a month so that is what we went with for her party theme. It was a lot of fun. we had all kinds of pink treats. We all wore pink and even colored the birthday girls hair pink. She also got a jump house castle for the birthday party which was too fun for everyone including big kids (us). She had such a great time with all her friends it was a great turnout. We also played pin the cherry on the cupcake and watched a video of her that I made. She opened a ton of gifts and then sang Happy Birthday to her while she blew out her candle on top of her giant cupcake cake. She was all smiles the whole day. Which is what is all about!

11-12-10 Birthday Girl gets her ears peirced!

Our sweet girls actual birthday we made her a special breakfast opened a few presents then we headed to the mall for a special day. Ella has been talking about getting her ears peirced for a few months and although I knew she didn't know that it meant pain, I could tell she was ready. Playing with clip ons all the time and always intrested in putting my earings on. So with daddy's permission we did it. I kept asking her if she wanted to change her mind, reminding her it was going to hurt. But, she practically jumped in the chair and picked out the ones she wanted. It was pretty great to have them do both ears at the same time cause she did cry once they were peirced. But, within a minute or so they gave her a sucker and she was good. It was a big day for her and I am still so proud that she toughed it out. That night we went to dinner at Mac Shack and home for another BIG gift from Yaya and Papa and cake pops. Perfect day for her big 3rd birthday.

Bye Maxley Court

As the 5 of us drove out of the cul de sac for the last time October 30, 2010 I had to take this picture. The first time we drove down this street it was just Tim and I excited to buy our first home. Now 8 yrs later we have a monkey and our babies. So good bye Maxley Court, hello _________? Walking out in faith the our next home brings us as many cool memories as this place did.

Our Girl is 3! or "Free"

Three very short years ago I looked at my tiny little girl still in shock I had a daughter. It seemed like God himself looked at me and put her in my arms. Seriously although I told myself I wanted another boy I couldn't feel more excited I was having a baby girl. And honestly didn't believe it until I saw her. Someone to do girl things with and paint her nails, do her hair and be best friends with when she got older. Now that it's been 3 years this girl has made me smile so much with her personality. She is so much like me it is scary. Not to mention her inner and outer beauty. This girl already knows how to work her daddy. and mom too. She gets away with a few things here and there because we have just faced it she is sometimes too cute for time out. Well, baby you are our dream come true and our family would be boring with out you in it. Thanks for be you! So loving, caring sweet, tough, artsy, confident, smarty pants. Love that tootie tut girl.