I can't believe our Elliana Grace is 3 years old!
This age is the most trying so far, but also the most fun! She is so funny and keeps us laughing everyday, and also keeps our hearts smiling. She has her "moments" like most people do, but her sweetness and kindness definitely outweighs them.
This year Elliana and I did the birthday planning together, and it was so much fun! Her favorite princess is Belle, so it was no surprise when she asked for a Belle party. I let her look at ideas with me, asked where she wanted it (her favorite park), let her pick out the cake, invitations, cupcakes, and she found some sparkly pink plates that went perfect! It was really special and fun doing this with her. (: We kind of went simple this year, invited our family and friends to the park to enjoy some outside playtime, hot dogs, and cake. Everything was great, laid back, and fun!
The highlight of the party was Elliana's special surprise. I found this wonderful local business Once Upon a Dream Party Princess where these sweet young ladies dress up as a Disney Princess for parties! When I saw they had a Belle I knew we had to get her for the party, and let me tell you...it was so worth it! The look on Elliana's face and her reaction when she saw Belle was absolutely priceless! I regret not having a video of it but I know that moment will never leave me. I cried, my mom cried, my friends cried. It was so so sweet!
This Belle was so sweet, and never left Elliana's side. Elliana was a little star struck at first, all she could tell me was "Belle came to my party!". Now she tells us and everyone else "Belle is my best friend". So precious!
Thank you to all our family and friends who came out and loved on our little princess! We are so grateful to have so many wonderful people in our lives to love our girls.
Oh and to add a little mom humor for you. Elliana picked out the cupcakes, and even though I ordered her cake I figured I could handle the cupcakes myself. HA!
yeaa...that worked out..
Well at least Elliana loved them and they did taste pretty good ;)
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The cake was beautiful and delicious! Exactly what our birthday girl wanted.
The shirt was perfect for our little Belle fanatic! Great quality, and fast service!
