This year, Ella's (and Delia's in a month) birthday was super special with the BIG present being their first trip to Disneyland. Because we've been enjoying this gift for the past week, today, Ella's actual birthday, has been a somewhat normal day. Here are a few birthday highlights from the past week:
One of the great things about a trip down south is the opportunity to visit so many of our favorite friends. On the way to Disneyland, we were able to meet Anna for dinner. She gave the girls their birthday gifts and the Bop It Ella received got non-stop play during the long car rides and down time in the hotel. Thanks, Anna! ("Bop it...twist it...pull it!")
On our last day in the park, we let Ella celebrate her "Disney Birthday". She got this button, advertising her birthday to the public and was given lots of special attention by the cast members and characters. She was picked to help drop the rope and officially open the park. The lady running Small World announced "Happy birthday, Ella!" on the microphone for all in line to hear. And another cast member asked for Ella's help with a very important job-- carrying a timer through the Splash Mountain line to measure how long we waited.
On this day, we also chose to get her free birthday meal at California Pizza Kitchen.
Auntie Karen had the fun idea of telling the girls they could pick out their birthday presents from her family while we were at Disney. The last thing we did before heading home was visit the massive World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. The girls knew exactly what gift they wanted-- a fancy Rapunzel dress to share.
We made a few more stops to see friends on the way home (which I'll tell you more about later). At Dorina's, birthday girls, Ella and Meilani shared a song and candles in the brownies after our Memorial Day BBQ.
Back home today, Ella got lots of love at school and opened the presents this afternoon. As I say every year, thank you to everyone who sent such thoughtful gifts! I hope this small glimpse on the blog conveys the joy your generosity brought the birthday princess today!
Sparkly, pink Twinkle Toe shoes from Grandma and Grandpa (just like her cool friends have! :)
A sweet birthday hug from Delia.
A super cute outfit for Ella and a bunch of outfits for Barbie, from Auntie Heather.
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A set of 7 Disney princess dolls also from Grandma and Grandpa. She.was.thrilled. Thank you!!
A bag of birdhouses to paint and Fancy Nancy paper dolls from Jonathan, Grace and Benjamin.
Continuing with the Disney theme, Ella's birthday cake this year is a pink Minnie Mouse. All in all, it's been a very special and very memorable way to celebrate turning 6!
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