Happy 4th Birthday Ella!

Ella is 4 years old!

Ella woke up to her bedroom decorated with pink and purple streamers. She loved it! ...and then she immediately started cleaning it up. Is she her mothers daughter or what?!

Then we enjoyed breakfast donuts

And Ella opened her gift from us: a dress up storage box (made by Mark and my Dad- directions on how to make one here) and a new dress and jewelry to go in it. She LOVED it and already has it full of all her dress up clothes.

Then it was off to the dance studio for Ella's birthday party... a princess themed party with her dance teacher and all her friends from school.

Ella with friends Elouise, Josephine and Annalise

Cousin Caroline all dressed up for the party.

This picture is exactly what Ella looked like during the whole party. Running around, dancing, and laughing. She had a blast.

Ella with all her friends and special guest, Snow White.

Then it was time for CAKE! Ella had princess cake made by our neighbor Cyndi. Even the crown was edible! And the cake was delicious.

Laughing and dancing during the party

An Ella sandwich!

After the party... Ella modeling her edible crown with Mom and Aunt Patti.

Birthday picture with Charlie who wasn't able to go to the party since he wasn't feeling that well. I don't think he's sad he missed all the tutus and princesses.

Family picture with our big girl! Can't believe she is FOUR!

So happy to have Aunt Patti & Caroline here with us to celebrate!

Cousins!

Caroline giving Charlie a hug!