The rest of Ells big day

I just haven't had a chance to get the photos off my camera of the rest of Ells' actual birthday. We were surprised and excited to have some of our cousins come to visit that afternoon. When I mentioned Ells wanted to do some face painting - Cousin H and Aunt K jumped at the chance to help us. Of course, this lack luster artist was really excited they volunteered to help out.

The kids had a blast and we might even have a little face painting booth at the princess tea this coming sunday. Plus Aunt K brought Ells some really cute clothes that used to be H's and of course a beautiful Mulan doll. Cousin H has a secret admirer when it comes to Ells and she adores that girl. Thankfully she doesn't seem to mind the tag along.

We even talked Cousin A into the painting.  He choose a gator too.
 How bout that angry bird? Aunt K is really talented. She always makes the best decorated cakes and cookies too.

Then we finished the day off with some presents. If you can believe it, Ells acted surprised and loved the gifts her brothers picked out (remember she was with us. I honestly think she forgot about them). Plus some singing and brownies and ice cream. Neopoltian was the birthday girls choice. Daddy disputed but ate it anyway.

The best part of the day was opening cards - Ells got some mail from some of her grandma's. Grandma D and Papa G sent her three dollar bills. Shadd said, "great. one for me, one for you and one for Ells." We informed him they were all Ells and he was a bit heartbroken. Of course, he now knows its about 90 days til his birthday so the countdown has begun.

Another funny from the day was the next morning. Ells had woke up early so I was snuggling with her in her bed when Shaddy came to get in. Ells quickly said, " Guess what Shaddy. Today is your birthday." I love that she wanted to celebrate him so quickly. She had had her turn I guess.