Elle Belle turns 3.

My dearest Elsie.....

Happy 3rd Birthday sweetheart. I can't even remember what life was like before you joined us. You have so many sweet, fun qualities that I adore. You always put a smile on our faces with your wit! You are full of "IT!" You keep us all laughing and there is always an "Elsie" story to tell the family. You are such a smart girl and it scares mommy sometimes because you want to grow up faster than I want.  You have your little birthday party planned out to the minute .... pretty good for a 3 year old!  All you want for your birthday is an iPod touch. I feel terrible that you aren't getting it but you will love spending the week in Cali with our little family and going to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Mom called Minnie the other day when you weren't being very good and she told you to be on your best behavior and you have. You are so excited to see her! I'm excited to see your eyes light up when you go to Mickey's Toontown. 

You have such a sweet relationship with Ava. Sometimes you think your the BIG sister! You desire for her approval and love to follow her and her friends around. They love you and accept you as part of their group because you are so fun and mature. Even when Ava isn't home, they still desire to play with you!

 You aren't quit sure about Ivan yet. I think he might have rained on your little parade but you seem to still run the household. We still fetch and tote for you. There is something special about you that we all love. You get asked about your RED hair everywhere we go and you LOVE it!!! I love you so much and are so grateful for you. You have helped mommy so much in the past 7 months. Whenever you see me sad or crying you ask me if it's Emmie? I reply, "yes." You always wrap your arms around me and tell me you love me as you wipe my tears. I couldn't ask for a better buddy to be by my side during these trying times. You make me smile daily. I love you my little RED head:)

Love, Mommy

Elle can't wait to celebrate her birthday next monday. This is her invitation Aunt Tracey made her to send out to her friends and family! 

Elsie is obsessed with having a "cherry" birthday party. I have tried to talk her out of this and to do something else with the farm animal theme because she is having a petting zoo at her party. She was insistent on the cherry theme. It dawned on me as I was driving the other day that she wants cherries because Em was obsessed with Strawberry and she wants her own thing! She was a hoot as I watched her design her little cake the other day and told the lady exactly what she wanted!!! She even picked out the flavors as she sampled them all!