the birthday day begins-the kids were out of bed right at 7am. they came downstairs and ellory opened her presents and cards. a new green comforter for her bed. dora dvd, and a laurie berkner cd. plus some college money from gran and pawpaw. more gifts will be trickling in. we decided to go to gunther toody's for a birthday breakfast. (the best we could do that would qualify as a "party." )
the kids had M & M pancakes-yummy!
family shot try #1
family shot try #2 (please be assured-no child was actually choked during this photo session)
family shot try #3- we're done.
the wait staff gave ellory a hat and sang happy birthday.
that night after dinner we had birthday cupcakes. cute smile.
we love to see ellory laugh. daddy was acting silly behind me as i took the picture.
ellory loves that she is now the same age as townsend.
couldn't snap the shot before marin had already taken a bite. the girl loves her food.dear ellory,
four years ago a 26 year old woman in guatemala, maria, gave birth to YOU! i think she is probably thinking of you today. wondering where you are. who you are. it is bittersweet for me to think about. what was probably a painful decision for her allowed us to have a beautiful daughter. we are so grateful for you elly bell. you continue to both delight and confound us. one minute you have your lower lip sticking out in a huge pout. the next minute you are sweet as pie. and we still haven't figured out what triggers either. sigh.
some things about this past year:
1. we saw dr. moser a few days ago. you are in the 90% for weight and height. he said that you were perfectly healthy.
2. you are in the big "crocodile" class this year at preschool. i am so glad to hear you talk about some of your friends-parker, hope, joey, luke.
3. you went to your first birthday party without your brother and sister. we went to natalie's 5th birthday party where you saw "toy story 3." or at least part of it. the party was at night and you had to go to bed. :)
4. we got you and marin bunk beds and you sleep on top!
5. you still have a blankie that a neighbor made in alpharetta. i call it your pepperoni blanket. you put it up to your nose and just seem to breathe through it. like you're smelling it.
6. you have started enjoying coloring and writing. i think your fine motor skills are getting better. and you usually take your time instead of just scribbling.
7. you continue to be the slowest eater of the family. i'm sure you've just read that it is better for digestion to eat slower and thus are taking good care of your body. :)
8. you are still cautious when new people come around. but once you warm up to someone it's a different story.
9. you took swimming lessons for the first time this year. you were pretty scared but each day you overcame your fears and got in the water and had a great time.
10. you love to dribble and play basketball.
11. mommy was kind of bummed when you started having opinions on your wardrobe. basically you want to wear jeans and three shirts. that's it. tears/whining/crying/refusing happen when i make you wear something different.
12. you had xrays taken at the dentist last month and we found out that you have two extra teeth on top with your permanent ones. you will have to have surgery later this year to take them out. good thing you can't read this post yet!
we love you so much ellory!
