Stinky?

Tonight while posing for pictures with Aunt Katie, we instructed Kinsey and Ellie to kiss Jack on the cheek. Ellie promptly refused, protesting "he smells like a boy." It got a good laugh out of all the adults.

-ED

3!!! (It's the magic number)

Happy birthday to the sweetest girl I know! What a wonderful three years it's been! I love you!

This "magic number" also represents the number of parties she's had - Grammy's the 5th, ours the 12th, and Nanny and the quilting ladies today. As per usual, Ellie came home from quilting with painted nails (thanks to Ms. Diane). However, today she also came home with her own make-up/glam kit. She is so excited about this gift! I've already had more glittery lotions and balms applied to me than I ever thought possible - she is such a girly, girl.

After dinner tonight, EM and I sang her happy birthday and let her blow out a "3" candle on some leftover ice cream cake. It was a nice, quiet recognition of this very special day.

-ED

Party

Last week we gathered at Grammy's to celebrate the birthdays of her three June grand babies (including Ellie). It was a nice, albeit hot, gathering and Ellie played nice and had fun.

Today we're having people over to celebrate Ellie's third birthday. Once again, it'll be hot. And aside from the standard birthday fare and the standard cast of characters, this gathering will be special because it will be the first one shared with my dad and step-mom (Lisa).

They arrived last night from Florida. Ellie had never met them prior to yesterday, and while she is still trying to warm up to "grand dad," Ellie has taken to Lisa quickly - it's pretty funny how fast they hit it off.

Anyhow, I'm sure there will be more to write about following the party... we'll see.

-ED