Ella turns 5…

I can not believe it--I really can't.  I don't even know which part of Ella turning 5 is the hardest for me to comprehend-that I can so clearly remember the night we went to the hospital 5 years ago in the snow, me refusing to bring in my bags in case they sent us back home; the fact that Ella is starting kindergarten this August, the idea that 5 years has literally flown by my face not even taking time to wave?  I guess it is all of it.  Anyway, Ella has really grown into a sweet, sensitive, yet highly dramatic little girl, so appropriately we themed her very first "friend" birthday party with "Princesses and Princes".  My wonderful neighbor and friend, Shelley, helped me make all the decorations on Friday night for the Saturday party and thanks to her awesome Frog Prince and plenty of hairspray, glue, sparklies, and food, the party was a success!



The Princes and Princesses decorate their fairy cookie wands.

 

Aren't they regal?

  

Kiss the Frog (or if you are a prince, pin the crown on the Frog).

 

Princess Ella blows out her candles.