Ellie Turns 5!

Some of my favorite pictures from this past week, and quite the week it was! First day of school, school birthday celebration, trip to American Girl Store, her first race and a visit from all her aunties, uncles, grandparents, etc. We had a wonderful "small" family celebration at our house with just the grandparents and aunts, uncles, and cousins. I am continually amazed at how awesome our family is. They drive from all corners of the state (some just coming in from LONDON!...ahem, Auntie Tara) just to celebrate our special little girl. Ellie said the highlight of her actual birthday party was playing with her cousins... "Even better than presents" she said. :) It truly moves me to think how blessed we are.

My favorite picture overall

Ellie's "Pretty Woman" moment!

How much "girl" can you pack into one picture?! Ha!

Yep, it's love.

Not the ensemble I had in mind for her party but somehow she ended up in this interesting Mexican sarong. I swear she makes anything look adorable. :)

Joy

Ellie's requested special lunch on our way to American Girl store!

Seriously. Look at that face.

Even better that Mema joined us!

Dan made this cake as he does every year for his girls' birthdays but this one was by far his best!

The cousins (minus Kate and Cole sleeping upstairs)...for the record, we had a 0,1,2,3,5,6 and almost 7 year old represented! So cool!

Race Day

You go girl!

A big THANK YOU, to everyone who made Ellie feel so special this week! It was very much appreciated. XOXO