Puppies & Pancakes

As Little A’s personality has continued to blossom, we have learned a few things about our dear middlest nugget. She really really really likes any and every dog (or four legged critter) and all are named ‘Ella’, she has quite the budding fashion sense (especially an affinity for boots) and she really likes pancakes!

In effort to encompass some of A’s favorite things, we found it only appropriate to have a Puppies and Pancakes themed birthday party.

Doting family and friends were gracious to make the trek back over to our neck of the woods to join in another spring birthday celebration.

In effort to make their tummies as full and happy as possible, we created a little pancake bar…complete with nutella, chocolate chips, sprinkles, berries, syrups and whip cream! We also enjoyed some tasty fruit salad in a puppy shaped watermelon bowl and some non-puppy themed egg bake.

We used the seemingly myriad puppies that Little A has acquired over the past two years to decorate…and found the rain boot flower vase that helped to tie the silly theme together…

These two gracious grandma’s, disguised as puppies,  worked together to ‘man’ the pancake station…making sure that everyone enjoyed warm fresh cakes…as always, B helped!

A enjoyed all the party preparations…it meant lots and lots of sweet sugar from her Auntie B while we all got ready…

This little Ella friend was a surprise to Little A the morning of her party…the four legged friend now resides in her bedroom next to her rocking chair and yes, has been named ‘Ella’. (I like A in the background of this photo playing with the puppy balloons…simple joys!)

A’s newest Ella friend doubled as our welcoming committee and the overseer of the party favors…which was none other than puppy chow !

We thought it only appropriate to have an autograph dog for family and friends to leave blessings on for little A…hopefully she’ll appreciate the meaning behind it someday.

A’s Gram made this little puppy skirt for her to wear for her big day…the fabric is what ‘inspired’ the party as it has little puppies wearing rain boots on it.

Before digging in, we sang to Little A…

Once again, she delighted in every second…

And clapped after blowing out the candles (with help from her big brother).

She took to the little cakes like anyone else would cake…it was a hit, whip cream, sprinkles and all!

The rest of the morning was filled with craziness that lots of sugar and lots of little ones can provide…it was simply fantastic!

Just before the house became quite once again (and A crashed for a long afternoon nap), B helped A open one gift…

Yes, this little Native Texan got her first pair of cowgirl boots! 

Courtesy  of her Uncle J and Aunt K! Off came the rubber rain boots and on went the pink leather boots!

The entire morning was a memory and so special as Little A got to celebrate alongside all 4 of her grandparents!

And her mom, dad and brother too!

And of course…her real Ella Dog!

It was once again, such a gift to be surrounded by family and friends as we celebrated our precious little girls past two years!

Be blessed!

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Little A,

I feel like all we’ve done is blinked since we met you in the hospital just a couple short years ago. You continue to be such a blessing to our hearts as your smile and giggles are continuous and contagious!  Your little personality is blooming and so much fun to watch. You keep your mommy and daddy on their toes…which is a good thing!  We recently read something that seems to encapsulate so to a tee, it read ‘Let the little girl sleep, for when she wakes, she’ll move mountains’…oh, how these words remind us of you. We often wonder what in the world God might be preparing your little mind, heart, hands and feet for as you are so busy, always on a mission and ready to make things happen. We wish we could bottle your joy and energy…it is a gift from your Heavenly Father!  We are so blessed to watch you grow and see your little personality blossom…to watch you wear your little bright pink ‘boofs’ (boots) and carry one of your many ‘Ella Dogs’ under your arm always ready for your next adventure or whatever each new day holds. You are a joy little girl…a delight and a gift.  Happy second birthday…and welcome to your third year, may it be blessed as we are sure God has lots in store for you and for our family!

We love you!

Mommy & Daddy