Ella's turning 2!

The party has finally been decided. I can't wait for ella to be able to choose her party themes. I love planning for them but dread deciding what to do. The top four loves in her life other than her mom and dad and family :) are 1. Coloring 2. Toy Story 3. Mickey mouse 4. Sweets (cookies, cake, etc. ) Choosing between one of those should be easy right? I was set on having a sweet shoppe. I had it all planned out in my head. Bunting, candy buffet, blow-up play things in our yard etc. I even told my friend jill that was the theme yesterday. I was still hesitant though about invitations because I just wasn't sure.

Some of you are thinking "Katie, does it really matter? Will she remember this?" I am not sure if she is like me in this area, but just in case, I want to make them super special. I remember every birthday I ever had. My mom has them all on videos. I remember my sisters dressing up for me as my favorite celebrities, going to Winn Dixie and picking out my cake, deciding on party favors and what we were going to eat. We lived on a very tight budget, but my mom always did her best to make it really special. That being said, I want to live up birthdays. I look forward for ella to party plan with me and to make the decisions.

Last week we went to visit Mimi and Pops and play with aunts and cousins. While Ella was sitting in her desk coloring before bed she said "mama, I color and I am happy."

So there you have it, we have a theme. I want her birthday to be something that makes her happy!

Coloring, painting, using markers or a pen of any sort while creating a masterpiece-that is her happy!

Excited about the crafting and baking and all the fun food we are going to have.

This quote is a sneak peak into the party inspiration.