A Little Happy

Grandma Waller sent Elli a great little egg dying kit.  We were able to get in the kitchen and decorate this afternoon.  Check out her creation!  Thanks Grandma for the "little happy" in the mail!

Happy Valentine's Day

Hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day...we sure did!  We started with a heart shaped biscuit from Bojangles and had some little prizes too.  What a great day!
We love you all!!!!

Shoes!!!

She "helped" Jackson open his as well

Bojangles!!!!

Cool Valentine socks

Called Out - The R.E.A.L. Reason

Today Elli was looking through the gifts under the tree.  There are a LOT of gifts under the tree, but we have big families (am I validating?)  Anyways...

She adamantly wanted to know where Baby Jesus' gift was.  Hmm...what to say?  We don't actually get him one?  We don't have one yet?  What would we give Him?  Why do we have all of these things for HIS birthday and NOT ONE THING for Him?

So many things I had to think. I  told her we would go together and get one.  I think we will get some toys or food for those less fortunate and talk about how sharing with others is like sharing with Jesus.  Is that what I do?  Any thoughts?  I was humbled by my daughter's innocent question.

Where is Baby Jesus' present?

Our Fun Visitors

Grandma and Grandpa Waller came to visit this weekend.  Elli was super excited.  Check out all the fun she had...another birthday celebration.  Thanks for making the trip!!

Breakfast with Grandma Waller....so much fun!

Elli loves her shovel...which she calls a "shogel."

Thanks Aunt Rachel for the great Elmo toy!

Happy Birthday Elli!!  A turtle sandbox!!!!

Putting it all together is 1/2 the fun.

Not sure when she figured this out...

More presents!!

Taking a break with Grandpa Waller

Modeling the beautiful dress Grandma Waller made her!  ADORABLE!

The Elmo Party Recap

We have been hyping up this Elmo Party for a while with Elli and she was very excited today when it finally arrived!  Check out the fun.

Be warned - TONS of pictures below!

Amazing cake by my friend Molly!

The party started off right when Uncle Bo Bo picked her up from nap

Happy birthday to you!

Seriously good cake!!!

The girls!

Checking out the ABC book I made her.  I think it is going to be a hit!

No caption necessary!

She decided it was time to make her own Elmo

Poor Poor Elmo....