4 Year Well Check

So, everyone besides the Grandparents will probably want to skip this post, but I had to post it just for them! :)

Ella had her 4 year well check at the doctor today, and she is looking great! 36 pounds (60th percentile) and 41 3/4 inches (90th percentile). She passed her hearing and eye tests with flying colors. I have to admit I was relieved to hear that since Reid and I have such horrible eyes! She also got all of her 4 year shots. Poor thing :( She is doing everything developmentally that she should. She's a happy, healthy growing girl! :)

Breast Feeding Hero

Did anyone hear about this? I thought this was so amazing, and it really touched my heart has a current nursing Mom. Thought I would share with you all....What an amazing selfless woman!

Swimming!!

Today we broke out the pool, and took our first swim of the season! The pictures are a little dark because I had the pool set up in the shade.

Ella's Princess 4th Birthday Party

Here are a few pictures from the party. We had a great time!! The girls made foam princess hats as they arrived at the party. Next was a lunch for the girls-heart shaped PB&J sandwiches, cheese cubes, fruit, chips and juice boxes. After lunch we played "Pin the Crown on the Princess" and "Musical Crowns"-complete with prizes for everyone. We topped the party off with cake and presents. Special thanks to my awesome MOM who stayed up late with me the night before to decorate the room so that Ella would be surprised the next morning!! THANKS, MOM!!! :)

The Birthday Princess!!

The Table

The Grand Entrance (A.K.A. Creativity with Crepe Paper 101..haha)

The Princess Dining Room

Having a blast!

A little lunch

The cake I made!!

Make a wish!

How sweet is this picture?

All the princesses in Yaya's beautiful garden.

Hilarious Bouncing Ball

This is a video of Cooper thinking a bouncing ball is the most hilarious thing he has ever seen! So cute...

Happy Birthday Sweet Ella!

Ella is 4 YEARS OLD today!! Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!! We had a great birthday weekend. Yesterday we had a princess party with some of her friends, and had a great time. (I will post pictures tomorrow) Today we celebrated by making blueberry pancakes, playing outside with her new outside toys, a trip to the playground and while Cooper was down for a npa, I took her to "Sweet and Sassy"-a brand new salon for girls under 12. She got her hair done (complete with glitter hairspray of course!), make-up, and nails!! So fun :) We finished out the day with her choice of birthday dinner-chicken, green beans and kraft macaroni and cheese-oh, and of course leftover cake from the party the day before!

We love you sweet Ella! Happy fourth birthday!!! We are so proud of you!

Here's some pictures of Ella from her birthdays the past four years!

Little newborn Ella


Ella's First Birthday


Ella's Second Birthday


Ella's Third Birthday


Here's Our Beautiful Girl Today!!

Rainy Day

It was a rainy day today, and Ella had some energy to burn, so I sent her outside in the backyard in her raincoat, rain boots and umbrella while I started dinner.