Ellie turned one recently and for her big day we had a party with some friends and cousins. I felt bad because she didn't really love her birthday experience. She has a hard time with crowds and having too much attention on her. Here she is waiting for her guests to arrive. Her cousin, Brayden is in the background.
This was her cake. Just a white cake mix with jello and whipped topping. She didn't love it. She wouldn't pick any up herself and eat it. Ellie gags on anything new, and the cake was no exception.
Here she is getting nervous about all of these people looking at her.
Oh Mom!! You didn't put on the party hat!?!?!!
This was the best picture we had of some of the decorations.
Opening presents is hard too.
She calmed down okay though. This is an awesome quiet book that some friends made for Ellie. It is so amazing!
Family picture after all of the drama. Ellie didn't want to cooperate, but I guess hands in the face is better than crying.
We love you, sweet girl! It has been such a blessing to have you in our lives!!!
Ellie's never been on a toddler sized swing before, and she loved it! I think that when the weather turns a little bit warmer we might have to make a habit of going to the park and swinging.
Didn't love the slide though. The sun was in her face, and it was a little scary even with her Daddy hanging on to her.
They had a 0-3 Easter Egg hunt. We just put her down next to two isolated eggs during the hunt, and she had fun investigating them.
They rattle!
Look at her standing without help!
She actually put the egg in the basket by herself!
