My parents continue to spoil these girls. I am coming to the realization that there is no stopping them. The latest acquisition? A pink Barbie Jeep. Ella already has the "diva" look down.
Anna, as usual, wants to be the daredevil. She stomps the gas and just goes, dogs, trees, other cars be damned.
Thanks Nana and Papaw!

Ella and Anna's Birthday Party 2009!

Before the party, the girls wanted to goof off with a little spinning and floor rolling.

After all the kids arrived, we made princess and pirate accessories. It was a little crazy, but it gave the kiddos something to do besides run wild through the house.
...and Sam was just so darn cute in his pirate hat!
Anna sported the eye-patch,
while Ella wore her "Birthday Girl" crown and sash.And then we opened presents. I had no idea this would be such a fiasco! I had no idea who gave what to whom, but I think I got most of it sorted out after the fact. I still don't know who gave Anna the kissing Elmo or from whom most of the books and coloring books came.
Presents, presents, everywhere!
Finally, the cakes!! I made Anna and Elmo cake and Ella a Kai Lan cake. The Kai Lan cake was my first experience using fondant, and I was quite pleased with the results. While the Kai Lan cake looked nice, I'll admit the icing on the Elmo cake was tastier!
Blow out the candles! Anna is TWO!
Ella is FOUR!
The party was a huge success. Everyone seemed to have a great time, and I know the girls couldn't be happier. Thanks to everyone who attended! These girls are so lucky to have so many people who care about them!