Ella's birthday was last Wednesday, and we had an easy and fun day!! She didn't have school that day, so she wanted to go to the park after we got Carter off to school. We spent an hour or so playing at our neighborhood park and enjoying the cool weather!
She's figured out how to pump her legs and swing herself, and she does really good at it!!
Just look at how much fun she's having!
Love it.
Cole got in on the swing action too, still one of his very favorite things to do.
What a cute boy!
Ella dressed herself in a maxi skirt and tank top, I thought she did so good and looked so big, and cute!
The rest of the day we spent running errands for her birthday party, and watching Cinderella in the media room while Cole napped. For dinner we went to the restaurant of her choice..... Mattito's. She loves that you can get an ice cream sandwich after dinner! Then we came home for more dessert....
So big and pretty, and loving every lick of that chocolate cupcake!
We opened gifts after that, and the kids all played with them a while before bedtime.
Right up her alley.... anything with babies involved!
She told me when she went to bed that she had the best day. And I did too, with her!
The next day, we went to Nana & Grandad's for dinner, and she got to "be the birthday girl" again. After dinner, she pretty much demanded us to sing happy birthday to her before having our chocolate pie. HA! And she did get to open some more gifts :)
On Saturday, we invited several of her little friends to come play at her gym for her party. Ella was so excited to have a gymnastics party, and show everyone what she loves to do! I think all her friends had a lot of fun! Here are some pictures.
On Saturday, we invited several of her little friends to come play at her gym for her party. Ella was so excited to have a gymnastics party, and show everyone what she loves to do! I think all her friends had a lot of fun! Here are some pictures.
Ready to go! Looking so grown up.
She got to choose her cake, and she wanted Minnie. I got this from Market Street, and thought it looked awesome and it tasted soooo good!
Then playtime on the floor for all the kids!
All kinds of blurry, but still a cool shot!
Ashlyn, Taylor & Ella on the beams
The bars.... probably her favorite thing to do!
Strong girl!
Fun swinging on the rings!
The boys had races :)
So cute! All her friends, minus a few that had to leave early.
Great shot!
Had to do silly faces!
Time for "Happy Birthday" and cake!
I love the sweet smiles all my kids get when their song starts. So proud!
Love!
And, when did these boys all get so big and handsome?!
Cole enjoyed a little cake too!
Ella had a great birthday, and an awesome birthday party! She truly felt so special on both days, due to all the love she received from all the people that love her the most She's one blessed little girl, and I know she felt that!! And she is so, so proud to be FOUR! :) We love you so much, Ella Reesie!!
