Happy Birthday Elly

I can't believe our princess is one year old today. How time has flown. Words cannot express how much we love our little girl. She is so beautiful inside and out; we are so lucky. We are having a small party for her tonight with a few friends. I will make sure to update this post tomorrow with some pictures.


Edited to add: Here are some pics from the party. Elly did okay for the first 15 minutes and then she got very fussy and started crying (just like big brother at his 1st bday party). She liked the cake and had fun spreading it everywhere. Even after this morning's bath she has slightly pink hands. She went to bed after an hour and passed out in her party dress. Our neighbors and friends were all wonderful, caring people and it meant a lot that they came to spend this special time with us. "Uncle Dave" and "Aunt Janet" were super sweet because they got a special Thomas Tank toy for Aiden and even their dogs gave Elly a gift. (In case you dont' know, Aiden wants their wiener dogs, Lily and Toby for himself). I am also secretly, well not so secretly jealous of my friend Mandy's wrapping talents. Her big purple gift was to die for and she made the card she gave to Elly. Mandy is very talented.

List of Attendees:
Mandy and Daughters Angie and Alexandria
Lauren and Son Colin
Kendra and Daughter Chloe
Dave and Janet
Julie
Kelly and Son Logan and Daughter Lauren couldn't attend, but sent Elly presents.