Friday, December 3, 2010

Elise

Elise turned 2 on October 30th. Still can't believe a year ago we were celebrating her first birthday. So much has happened this year that it seems so long ago, but yet somehow it seems like yesterday too. Strange how that works.

We call Elise our Little Stinker for she keeps us on our toes. She is very funny and likes to make us laugh. There are many times I have to hold back laughter as we get on to her because she is so stinkin' cute...and she knows it!! She is a little copy cat and does whatever Aaralyn does. It is pretty cute, but it gets her into trouble sometimes. She speaks very well for her age and is quite expressive when she talks. (really that means she is pretty dramatic) She loves, loves, loves to sing and makes up nonsense songs all the time...which she sings at one volume...LOUD. She is getting quite proficient at aggravating her sister, and seems to know all the right buttons to push. She loves her though and does not like to be without her. And they make great playmates...one of the many great things about having them so close in age. She is still a momma's girl and loves to snuggle up in my lap. I cannot imagine our lives without our little Leesie!!

Here are some pictures of her birthday party:


Sister love :)


She is sweet as sugar!

Oooooo...candles!!

She did a great job blowing them out...I was surprised!

Alanna and Nora enjoying the fun


Cutie Cole


Elise LOOOOOOVED her cupcakes!


Opening her present from her sister first :)


The girls are really into Strawberry Shortcake. Like REALLY into them.
So we got Elise a remote controlled Strawberry Shortcake car. Super cute.

After presents, the girls got together to color in the new Strawberry Shortcake books

Lilah made an appearance for a bit, only 2 weeks old

A few of the wonderful guests that came to the party


I love the face of my friend Hope :)

And finally we got together for a family pic

So thankful for all who came to celebrate, but especially MiMi and Pappy who made their visit to meet the new baby coincide with Elise's birthday. I am very glad we were able to have such special family at her party!

5 comments:

Working on it said...

I love the fact that it looks like I'm brushing my teeth with that pretzel. Awesome. The party was fun. I love your cookin'. Great to see you blogging again! Looking forward to more. I guess I should update mine, too.

bella chung said...

aaralyn's face in the family pic at the end.. classic! HAHAHAHA

Unknown said...

Pic #2 - Are they both singing up an imaginary song? lol
Pic #3 - That is definitely one of her famous stinker faces! ;)
The pic of her gobbling up the cupcake is so cute! :)
And lastly, so glad Mimi and Papa were there, and got to celebrate too!
Miss and love you! xoxo

Hope said...

Yay!! You're back!!!! Thanks for the really attractive picture, LOL! The kids all look so cute. Elise is adorable. I'm so glad that we got to be there for her big day. :)

Sarah said...

Hi Janna! So nice to see your sweet girls on your blog. Saw the link on facebook. Now I'll just have to keep up with you all. Where are you living now. Dustin and I are in DC with our two boys. www.babyhanks.blogspot.com.