Ella got a Nemo fish tank from Grammie and Pauba.

We set the tank up and then headed out to get a fish.

Ella chose a blue fish and she calls him Ella-Nemo.

She loves watching Ella-Nemo swim around.

It is safe to say this birthday gift was a Huge Hit!

Daddy's Girl

Elliott and Ella have such a special bond.

I adore watching them adore each other.

Ella had some fun times with Auntie JoJo and Uncle Gavin.

JoJo took her to the beach to watch Uncle Gavin surf.

It was Ella's first time at the beach.

JoJo said she was saying "Hi Nemo" to the water and that she would cheer Uncle Gavin on with a "Go Go Go". Too cute.

Thanks Auntie JoJo and Uncle Gavin for taking such good care of Ella!

Where a KID can be a KID!

Ella spent her 2nd Birthday at Chuck E. Cheese in San Diego with Mommy and Daddy, Uncle Gavin and Aunt JoJo. She had an amazing time!

She met Chuck E.
She drove him around and even gave him a big kiss. (this is probably why she had a runny nose the next day)
She rode on Clifford.
She played on the phone.
Daddy and Uncle Gavin had some fun of their own.
Ella rode on a time machine.
She really LOVED that one.
She played.
She played.
And she played.

It was a wonderful time for all of us!!!

Happy Birthday Ella!

This precious little girl is 2 years old!

My sweet little Ella,

Now that you are 2 there are a few things I want you to know.

I want you to know that

you are the sweetest little girl in the world.

I want you to know that

everyone LOVES your blonde hair and blue eyes.

I want you to know that

you love yogurt for breakfast.

I want you to know that

you love to watch Finding Nemo.

I want you to know that

you are a good "mommy" to your baby dolls.

I want you to know that

Aunt Tia, Aunt Tatia, and Aunt Kelly Jo ADORE you.

I want you to know that

you love spending time with Grammie and Pauba.

I want you to know that

your Daddy and I are better people because of you.

I want you to know that

you love to wear Mommy's high heels.

I want you to know that

you get so excited when Daddy gets home from work.

I want you to know that

you have the most amazing laugh.

I want you to know that

you have a sweet little spirit and a tender heart.

I want you to know that

you have the funniest little toes that hate to be in shoes.

I want you to know that

you like to try and say prayer with Daddy at dinner.

I want you to know that

your Mommy and Daddy love you so very much.

I want you to know that

Heavenly Father loves you, and is mindful of your needs.

Happy Birthday Ella!!!!

Love, Mommy and Daddy