her party

Saturday (1/15) was Ella Grace's 5th birthday party. Because of work, Daddy being able to fly in, and to make it all easier logistically, her party was at Pop and Nana's again this year.

The theme was "Hello Kitty" at her request.

While Aunt Lo-Lo was away with Ella Grace, Chef Major helped Nana in the kitchen whip up some hot fudge for our ice cream sundaes!

Shortly thereafter, Ella Grace and Lori returned with LOTS of balloons! Ella Grace was very appreciative from what I hear.

After our own little pizza party, we had gift time. I thought this was the sweetest picture of Ella Grace and Major.

Uncle Jon and Aunt Janie Skype'd in from PA. No picture is quite complete without a little Major in the background.

After gifts, time for dessert. Build-your-own-sundae (if Ella Grace will let you!).

She also requested games. First, pin the tail on the donkey.

And a few pictures as our family left. Here is Ella Grace with Great-Grandmother.

and Uncle Chris (aka Uncle Bubblegum)

with Granddaddy and Grandmother

Later we had to pop balloons. Isn't this a great picture?

and this one, too?

She tried several times, but wasn't quite heavy enough. Lori helped her pop one later.

Happy, happy birthday, sweet girl!

XOXO
Momma