ding dong

Trick or treat!

two

We will freely admit it.  Ella's second birthday was a good two weeks ago.  But wow that week ended up being a real doozy.  Life happens in unexpected ways.  Thank goodness our little birthday girl is just two and didn't have a clue that things were being delayed over and over.  Avery, on the other hand, wasn't taking our stalling nearly as well.  Last night we decorated with colorful bunting, baked a pretty little cake, wrapped a simple little gift (and rewrapped a couple she'd already received during the week!) and ordered a couple pizzas to give our little girl the party her big sister was awfully desperate for.

Ella was pretty freaked out by the tiny fawn on her cake. 

She received a new baby doll, a collection of princess figurines, marvel comic 'little people', a sweet bag to carry things around in, and a lego bunny hutch set that Avery picked out for her.

Simple and sweet and so nice to finally celebrate our funny little Ella.

grateful

The girls and I took a walk in our favorite park a few days ago.  We were looking to find the prettiest tree.  I didn't find it ... I was too distracted by these two beautiful creatures.  There is so much to be thankful for.  This weekend I am especially grateful for the support and love of our families.  For girlfriends to cry out to.  For prayers being heard.

Happy Thanksgiving!