Ells is 3

today is a special day in our lives.  its ellsyn's third birthday. hard to believe our little girl is 3. its easy to say it seems just like yesterday my water broke at my mom and dad's and she came in a whirlwind of a delivery, by far the easiest.

then the next thing you know she is painting my nails, belting praise and worship songs, dancing and twirling with skirts and dresses and loving a great shopping trip with her momma.

so far we've spent the day eating cinnamon roll pancakes. pretty yummy i thought. not sure that I won the boys of the house over though. of course, they were outfitted in three candles in honor of the birthday girl.

then we headed to target to pick out some gifts. daddy and mommy already got ells a new bike and few other things so these were just from the brothers. of course, she was a long so we didn't have trouble making sure she approved. not exactly how i planned this but well it was pouring rain and i didn't feel like taking her to spend a few minutes at daddy's office and i have had a weird crappy virus for the last week so shopping trips weren't even on my radar. she was lucky we attempted the pancakes this morning, really. poor girl. 

then we are on to our to do list for the day. it is pouring so we are making the most of all our favorite things to do inside.  on our list is playing games (guess who and connect 4 so far), watch a movie (probably mulan if ells is picking), painting finger nails  - got that one done already. got a little messy as sis attempted to paint mine. the purple glitter is pretty hard to beat though. we picked out some yummy ice cream for tonight and i made some special brownies for the occasion so we will celebrate again tonite, plus then the birthday girl will get to open her presents from her brothers so that will be fun.

then the real celebration will take place on Sunday the 28th. we are having a princess tea in honor of Princess Ellsyn turning three.


Ells...

Hard to believe you are really three. We have been talking about it for weeks but the day has finally arrived. Your are just too big. You have a big personality and lots of spunk. You tend to lead but aren't afraid to follow. Your hair seems to always be in your eyes and I try I really do to pull it back out of your face but you don't like it up all day. It usually finds its way back to a wavy mess. Your expressions crack us up and you brighten our days. You are known to be a little serious but we know better. Most days you can be found sporting tutus and crowns and dancing around the living room. One minute your a princess all prim and proper, the next a teacher leading class, and then tigress growling around the basement. You are tough and can handle the boys yet you bring a drama to the house that only a girl can create. It might be a crayon falling to the ground or your hands sticky but the stomping feet and screaming and can drive just about anyone to craze. Thankfully it usually takes some time in your room and a snuggle and a chat but you tend to come back.

I love you precious one. You are my daughter and more importantly a daughter of the utmost high. Dwell in His presence each day and I pray you will know more and more what that means each year.
Love love you sis.

Love momma & daddy