The Birthday Girl

Ella's first birthday party was a lot of fun!

No birthday is complete without a pink party dress from Grandma.



















Aunt Sandra and Ella sharing a birthday dance.

















Children, adults, a dog, presents, AND helium balloons- parties are a little overwhelming.











Ella's best friend Isabella (and her brother Ori) was there to celebrate with us. Nothing's more fun than playing with your friend's toys!











Angela, at 2 1/2 brought some maturity to the party. When Ella opened up a new toy CareBear, but wouldn't hug it, Angela said sadly, "poor CareBear."
















Toward the end of the party, Ella was exhausted, but not too tired to share some vanilla ice cream with Grandma and Daddy.










After all the guests had gone, Ella finally tried some birthday cake. She finished Mommy's piece, and then . . .













ate the crumbs off the floor!