Friday, December 30, 2011

Twas the Week Before Christmas!

Elle was very busy the week before Christmas.  She went to the Fayetteville Square to see the lights.  This is a very special place for Mommy and Daddy because that is where Daddy proposed to Mommy about 6 years ago.  It is so much fun to go there during the Holiday season!  The lights are so pretty and there is always a lot of other festivities going on!  Here are some pics from our visit!








Elle also went to see Santa!  She LOVED him and did very well for the pictures!



Now we're gearing up for Christmas!  Thanks for checking in with us!








Sunday, December 18, 2011

She's 1 year old!!!

I cannot BELIEVE that Elle is 1 year old!!!  Everyone always says it goes by so fast (blah, blah, blah :)  but it is SO true!  It seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital!  I cannot believe she's been flashing that sweet smile for 1 year!  I cannot believe she's been stealing our hearts for 1 year!  I cannot believe how she's taught us how to be parents for 1 year!  We love you so much Elle!

Oh how you have changed!

















Thursday, December 15, 2011

Elle's First Birthday Party!

On December 10th, we celebrated Elle's birthday! I decided to have the party a few days before her ACTUAL birthday (the 15th) because I know how everyone gets so busy this time of year!  We had a great time!  I enjoyed planning for the big day and I think Elle really had a good time.  I don't know why I ever doubted that she might not because she ALWAYS loves being around people!


Here is a picture of the invitation!  Thanks Morgan Chandler for you help!


Here are some of my favorite pictures from the MANY that were taken at the party!





Smash Cake for Elle!









 Hot Cocoa Bar



Soup and cornbread chili


Toppings for the Chicken Tortilla soup


Slide show of Pictures of Elle





Party Favor Table: Jars of cake and icing for the adults and books for the kiddos.



The Birthday Girl!






Wardrobe Change






She ENJOYED her cake!


Time to CLEAN UP!



It was a great day!  Happy Birthday Sweet, Precious, Little Girl of mine!!! 
I thank God for you every day!