Happy Birthday Elie!

My daughter turned 6 yesterday!
Here is a glimpse of her day...

The traditional Paulson birthday dough nut wake-up song & present...
Thanks Aunt Ali! She loved her winter set for Kaya!!Birthday hug from her brother.
(and yes, at 8am it is still that dark out!)

Bryce also had to leave for a business trip yesterday, but not until the afternoon. So, we had a birthday breakfast instead of the traditional dinner:o)... Elie chose Bob Evans and ordered the fruit plate - I guess six years old means she is now health conscious??

We then went home to enjoy hot chocolates & decorate gingerbread houses that Aunt Sheila made, especially for the occasion. Bryce was able to hang out for this too, and it was quite the party:o)!

The very last present Elie opened yesterday was a birthday dress from American Girl Doll collection, from Nonnie! Complete with a matching purse and tiara. She is so in love with the dress that when she came out this morning she was wearing it! I wouldn't be surprised if she tried to sleep in it:o) - Mom, amazing pick!!

We will have the official Birthday dinner when Nonnie and Grampa arrive on the 20th - to which Elie will of course be wearing the whole ensemble.

My little girl is growing up!