An early birthday surprise

Ella Grace, Major, Daddy and I stayed with Gran-Gran last night. We drove to Nana and Pop's house before lunch today. After eating, Daddy and I took Ella Grace for a birthday surprise.
On the way, Daddy asked Ella Grace if she wanted to go pick out something for her birthday. Of course, she did! Were we picking out new shoes? Socks? Shoelaces? What about a new dress?
Nope!
We were going to pick out earrings for our little girl and have her ears pierced. Oh, she was so excited!

Ears marked and ready to go!
Just a quick "Ouch!" and a few tears!

Such a big girl!

Look at them! (still sporting our tattoos!)

She loves her daddy!

She even got a certificate for being a Super Brave Kid!

And what goes good with pierced ears?

Chocolate ice cream!