So, last time I blogged it was about our April snow. If I wanted to give a weather update now, it would be about hot and muggy July. Oops, I guess the blog fell by the wayside, though not for lack of things going on. We have been occupied by birthdays (3 out of 6 of us with another next week), finishing up school, summer activities, removing wall paper, and putting up paint.
My reasons for beginning this blog was to archive our lives as a resource for myself, (and maybe it can be a blessing to someone else as well). So, time to carry on...
Since it's a milestone event, I'll share some events from Ella's 5th birthday...and next post I'll catch up on Evie's first. (The 3rd birthday in our family was my own, which this year I decided to ignore so no post necessary :)
Here is sweet Ella Grace!
Big 5 year old!
Since she could talk, or maybe since she has had a little sister, Ella has been our peace-maker. Ella is our gentle, thoughtful, sweet little girl. Don't get me wrong she can wine with the best of them, but if there is someone else who wants a toy, a piece of candy, the last piece of pizza (you get the idea), Ella will give up what she has so the other person will be happy. It is amazing to see how God has blessed her and works through her.
Ella loves to sing and dance, though never for a crowd, would love to do gymnastics, and has consistently stated for the past year that she would like to be a dentist when she grows up. Overall, she is our laid back, goofy girl.
Sadly Ella's birthday fell the same week that my mom passed away. Everyone was still in a state of shock, and it was difficult to get out of bed let alone plan a birthday party. But, we didn't want her to feel forgotten, so the day of her birthday, Mar 13, we celebrated with dinner at McDonalds and cupcakes.
We waited a week and celebrated again with a pizza and pool party at a local hotel. It honestly was what Ella requested and it meant I didn't have to cook, clean my house, or plan activities.
Ella's chosen theme was princesses!
The guess list included uncles, aunties, cousins, Papa, and Grandpa and Grandpa Thompson.
So cliche' but it's hard to believe our baby girl is 5!
(Ella's trademark since birth has been her dimple on her left cheek, you can see it a little in this picture...still makes my heart melt.)
It was a crazy time, keeping everyone corralled. For me personally the party was a little emotional, but Ella had a blast. I remember Matt and I were trying to serve cake and ice cream and kids were running around (were were just in the lobby). Matt looked at me and said, "Why is no one helping us?" My first thought was because Mom's not here. Mom is the one who takes charge, finds what needs to be done, and does it.
But, all in all it was a successful party, and I think Ella will remember the fun stuff.
We're so thankful to God for our Ella Grace. We love you baby girl!
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