Happy 2nd Birthday Ellie

Ellie, I am amazed that it has been two years since you came into our lives. Your birth weight (10 lbs 5 oz) lives in infamy, but fortunately you have thinned out. In fact, you are a petite little girl who can out eat most grown men. If we put it in terms of pizza, you eat 3 whole pieces plus some veggies. You can EAT!

Last year we thought it was novel that you were celebrating your 1st birthday in Seattle; however, we were wrong. Here we are celebrating #2 in Seattle. We had a family party for you in July to allow you to have a real party. I made Ava's 2nd birthday cake and I wanted to do the same thing for you. The problem is, it was a disaster! The icing fell off, the colors didn't turn out... So, in an effort to keep things the SAME, I made you a very ugly cake!

Fortunately for you, our friend Erin made you a whimsical cupcake-cake.
You were pretty excited!
You were also excited to open gifts this year. You like to color and play with Play-doh, so those items were a big hit.

This has been a momentous year; you learned to walk, run, talk, hug, love...
We have really seen your personality blossom too. You are a mild-mannered & calm kid, as far a toddlers go! You prefer to sit & take in all the things in your environment. You are also developing your independence as your favorite phrase is "I DO IT!" You like to pick out your clothes, your bows, your shoes and the food you eat. You want to buckle your booster seat and your car seat, but I fight you every time in order to help you be successful (and safe in the car!)

Your "claim to fame" is your flexibility. You must have double jointed hips because your legs look like they are on backwards at times! You ALWAYS sleep in splits, it is just a crack up.


I could go on & on about who you are, what you say and what you do. I love to see how your little brain works.
My prayer for you is that you will continue to develop a gentle spirit and that you continue to touch the lives of those who meet you. We love you Ellie Alexis.