Happy 5th Birthday Elliana!

This pretty little girl is all grown up!


The day before her birthday she discovered two loose teeth, and I'm not sure if she was more excited about the teeth or turning 5!


We had five friends over for her Princess Belle party. The tutu skirts were a hit.


She also got to spend some time riding the rides at Mall of America with just her Daddy. This was pretty special. Although we also had free tickets that had to be used the week before, so mom and the three girls also got to spend some time on the rides! I love this picture because it is so candid.


I look at these pictures and can't believe how grown up she is! And just a couple weeks before her birthday, she finally figured out how to say her "R" sounds. So, she now talks all grown up too. This is one of my favorite ages/stages so far. She is so obedient, sweet, and loving. I feel like she can understand so much more, so she asks more thought-provoking questions, and we have deeper conversations. Do I really have to send her to Kindergarten in a few months? I want her sweet innocence to stay forever.





Ellie is so sensitive and smart and spunky! She is such an old soul -- so responsible and articulate. She is an awesome cleaner and organizer and thinks organizing is fun! This is definitely a talent of hers. She doesn't like clutter and easily trashes what is not used. She is great at remembering things. She is also opinionated and will defend herself if needed. How can someone be sweet and sensitive and strong-willed at the same time? I am not sure, but Ellie definitely is both. I love that little girl!