Ella has been busy on the birthday party circuit lately. In fact, she had 3 parties in a week and this girl likes a party. Or make that the cake at a birthday party! Our first party was for her friend Hadley who was turning 2! I actually had a baby shower that started at the same time so I went for a little bit but then Mike stayed longer with Ella and captured this quick pic of her in her new blue glasses! I wish we had gotten one with Ella and Hadley together but trying to get a 2 year old and an 18 month old at the same time isn't easy.
Then last week, we had a 3 year old party for Allie, our next door neighbor. Allie moved in next door when she was 4 months old so she has grown up right before our eyes. She is so sweet and loves Ella so much. Both Kayla and Allie act like Ella's older sisters. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures but Ella loved the purple elephant birthday cake!! Then, the next morning, off to another party. This time for another 3 year old buddy of Ella's and this one was held at the Nature
Museum. We haven't been to the
museum before and it was so much fun! They bring out special animals for birthday parties. Here is Ella getting to pet a bunny. I think by the picture, the bunny was more scared of Ella.
She also got to see 2 different types of turtles, a cockroach and even got to pet a snake! I actually didn't know she did that since I was hiding in the corner when the snake came out but she stayed with her Dad and was brave. The
museum also had a butterfly farm, large water table and lots more displays with animals. It was very cool despite the whole snake thing!
Then, all the kids had lunch and cake. Ella wasn't so into the sandwich but loved the pretzels and cake of course. I can't believe what a big girl she looks like sitting at the table.
Ella and Wesley digging into their cake. Of course, Ella had to get the piece with green frosting, not messy at all! Who cares, it washes out and she was having a great time.
We had a gorgeous weekend, temps in the high 60's and lots of sunshine. It was such a treat and we are all so ready for spring to come and stay. Kayla brought out her car and Ella actually rode in it for the first time. Kayla was so sweet and drove really slow and Ella loved it! She was belly laughing and her favorite part was stopping and starting.
The best buddy came over today for a play date and these two are so funny to watch these days. They definitely have their own language and follow each other all over. A rare moment below when they both sat still. Ella was enjoying the cartoon but not sure based on Wesley's face??!!
You can tell that Wesley has an older sister and fights for her toys. Her new favorite word is "mine." This is foreign to Ella since she doesn't have to share any of her toys so when Wesley grabs something away, she isn't sure what is happening. Wesley jumped on the ricking horse and of course, Ella wanted to get on. I think she is saying, "wait, I only have to share with my furry sister Dakota and she can't ride this." Side note: notice that furry sister in the background, always around!
So, Ella had to wait her turn and then she could ride. It is pretty funny and hard to just sit back and let them figure out the concept of sharing and mine. After this morning though, Ella has been walking around pushing her baby stroller or playing with other toys saying mine, mine. I hope that word doesn't stick for too long though.
So, that is what we have been up to, lots of birthday parties and lots of hanging with some of our best buddies. Unfortunately the cold rainy weather has returned but it was nice to have the warm weather even if it was just for a short amount of time.
Then last week, we had a 3 year old party for Allie, our next door neighbor. Allie moved in next door when she was 4 months old so she has grown up right before our eyes. She is so sweet and loves Ella so much. Both Kayla and Allie act like Ella's older sisters. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures but Ella loved the purple elephant birthday cake!! Then, the next morning, off to another party. This time for another 3 year old buddy of Ella's and this one was held at the Nature Museum. We haven't been to the museum before and it was so much fun! They bring out special animals for birthday parties. Here is Ella getting to pet a bunny. I think by the picture, the bunny was more scared of Ella. 
She also got to see 2 different types of turtles, a cockroach and even got to pet a snake! I actually didn't know she did that since I was hiding in the corner when the snake came out but she stayed with her Dad and was brave. The museum also had a butterfly farm, large water table and lots more displays with animals. It was very cool despite the whole snake thing! 
Then, all the kids had lunch and cake. Ella wasn't so into the sandwich but loved the pretzels and cake of course. I can't believe what a big girl she looks like sitting at the table. 
Ella and Wesley digging into their cake. Of course, Ella had to get the piece with green frosting, not messy at all! Who cares, it washes out and she was having a great time. 
We had a gorgeous weekend, temps in the high 60's and lots of sunshine. It was such a treat and we are all so ready for spring to come and stay. Kayla brought out her car and Ella actually rode in it for the first time. Kayla was so sweet and drove really slow and Ella loved it! She was belly laughing and her favorite part was stopping and starting. 
The best buddy came over today for a play date and these two are so funny to watch these days. They definitely have their own language and follow each other all over. A rare moment below when they both sat still. Ella was enjoying the cartoon but not sure based on Wesley's face??!! 
You can tell that Wesley has an older sister and fights for her toys. Her new favorite word is "mine." This is foreign to Ella since she doesn't have to share any of her toys so when Wesley grabs something away, she isn't sure what is happening. Wesley jumped on the ricking horse and of course, Ella wanted to get on. I think she is saying, "wait, I only have to share with my furry sister Dakota and she can't ride this." Side note: notice that furry sister in the background, always around! 
So, Ella had to wait her turn and then she could ride. It is pretty funny and hard to just sit back and let them figure out the concept of sharing and mine. After this morning though, Ella has been walking around pushing her baby stroller or playing with other toys saying mine, mine. I hope that word doesn't stick for too long though. 
So, that is what we have been up to, lots of birthday parties and lots of hanging with some of our best buddies. Unfortunately the cold rainy weather has returned but it was nice to have the warm weather even if it was just for a short amount of time. 
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