Ella turns 8!

our little bug had an important birthday this year!

#8!!!!!

we celebrated with dinner and a yummy chocolate cake with chocolate frosting

("not the kind of frosting you make, mom...the kind from the can")

she received lots of fun presents, including this big, fluffy, soft bean bag chair!

she had a wild and crazy friend party, too!

in fact, it was so crazy i didn't even take one picture!

it was supposed to be a lovely, little spa party...with facial masks, hand scrubs, etc.

however, i knew it had taken a turn for the worse when i walked into the kitchen and saw one girl precariously posed, on one leg, on a dining room chair.  her other leg was stomping on the table, like it had a mind of its own!

that's when i decided to call the cops.

the girls had a great time (obviously) and ella still has gifts in her closet that have yet to be opened.

yolo...

(you only live once!)