Party for Ella

So, Wednesday morning, (Ella's birthday) I figured I'd better throw her a birthday party.

I didn't have anything planned at that point.

I wrote a few emails and the kids and I went shopping.

It wasn't the most organized thing I've done and I had to keep it simple.

I was really going to make a 2 tiered cake,

but since I was still working on it when people were showing up,

this was as far as I got.

We had a few appetizers of crackers, meat and cheese.

Chips, homemade salsa, guacamole, and a bean dip I couldn't stop eating.

Carrot sticks and dip, strawberries, watermelon, etc...

Thanks everyone for coming!

Especially on such short notice. ☺

Even Lois was in town and stopped by for a bit.

(Abby loved me taking pictures of her eating)

Aidan was a *wee* bit jealous of Ella getting attention.

When we sang "Happy Birthday" to her, he cried "no, stop!"

Life is rough when you're two years old.

Special thanks to Abby and Tara!

Abby got all my food prepared while I worked on the cake

and then they both did my dishes.

Sweet!