Crab Legs???

In an effort to get Ella and Avery on opposite birthday party years, we told Ella we would just do a small family party for her five-year-old celebration. So, we gave her some options: Pirate Island Pizza, McDonalds nuggets at the park, Cafe Rio. But she wasn't feeling it. Guess what she wanted? Crab legs!!! And baked potatoes. All with a Tiana theme. What a stitch. We all told her thank you for her excellent taste in good quality food.

This day started with a big breakfast in bed. She told Bryson when she woke up that she could tell she was five now because she felt taller and her hair was longer.

Bryson and I totally procrastinated her present. We could not find anything we wanted. So in the end, 30 minutes before her big dinner, I ran to Walmart and finally got what she'd asked for...a Barbie and the Mermaid Tail water slide for the bathtub. I'll admit, I looked at that and thought big plastic waste of money. But truthfully, she was completely excited and took an hour-long bathtime last night. She also asked me this morning how early she could take a bath after dinner and for how long. So maybe it wasn't a waste after all :)

Ella decorated her own Tiana cake, just another of her many creative endeavors. We love Ella's artistic flair and never-ending art projects, sketches, and inventions. Happy 5th birthday, Ella Bella!