Birthday fun

So it was little Ellie's birthday today. Well, she isn't so little anymore. She was turning 5 years old. Its amazing to see her compared when Maria and Gerd brought her back from Russia when she was only 18 months. She is such a sweetie and was very excited to have Ariel come visit on her special day. In fact, one of her gifts was an "Ariel" the little mermaid scooter. Hee.

Ariel was already to go with her gift in hand. Mommy helped wrap it up of course. Stella picked us and Nana up to go. Ariel loves sleeping in Stella's car, not sure why, but she sleeps 9 times out of 10 in it. She only had a quick nap though, for we arrived in very little time.

We arrived and Ellie was flying around the room on the new scooter. It was pretty cool, complete with shell shaped bell. Ariel took awhile to get use to the new surroundings but soon was grinning. Maria and Ellie even got Ariel a cute little bear blankie. She was thrilled and flashed her winning smile, (can see that on her blog). Awe!

Ellie loved the painting book we got her and even tried it out during our visit. (It was a little mermaid one of course). Stella had made Ellie a sock monkey and Nana gave her several books. Stella then read one to both the girls and they really enjoyed that.

We headed home shortly after that, but it was a lovely morning and some yummy treats. Makes me look forward to celebrating Ariel's first birthday in the summer. Whee.

Tomorrow is the big 4 months old and a movie date with mama, should be fun!