three years with ella rose.

Our 8 lb 2 oz third baby girl turns 3 today!  What a huge year it's been for our baby girl! 

Ella is sassy, stubborn, and downright hilarious.  She's probably been our hardest kid so far, but her silliness & love for her family makes up for it!  She was the EASIEST baby, so of course she had to be a little hard as a toddler, right?

Ella loves princesses, babies, coloring and play doh.  She changes in and out of princess dresses all day long and can often be seen around town wearing them.  We choose our battles wisely with this year and that's just one we choose to "let her be little!"  

She became a big sister x2 at the end of June and is a great helper.  She often has to be reminded to be careful with the twins & not poke their eyes out, but she just loves them so much it's hard for her to not squeeze them. :)  She always tells them "Hi honey!" and "Good morning sunshine!".   She's just the best.

Ella loves her big sisters and wants to do just what they're doing when they get home from school.  She also loves to torment them, but that's just part of the little sister gig!

She's an awesome eater, and not too picky about whatever is for dinner.  If we ask her how her food is she'll stick two thumbs up and say "NUMMY" in the funniest voice.

Even though I'm busy taking care of the babies a lot, she still wants to be my sidekick 24/7.  Doesn't matter if I'm nursing two babies, she will squish RIGHT by us and make sure she's included in the fun.  She had a little jealousy with the twins at first, but has since learned that she can basically just squeeze herself right by me no matter what I'm doing.  I hope she's always my cuddle bug!

Ella is known for her mischievous ways.  It's been a year of cleaning up sharpie off walls, saving her from climbing up high counters, & catching her painting her finger nails (and the floors) with nail polish...and so many more shenanigans!  

She has a tender heart and if someone is sad, she will do whatever she can to make them laugh. She was very patient with me while I was exhausted during my pregnancy.  She would always say, "Your tummy hurts mom?  Your back?  Need to rest?" 

She started ballet this year and LIVES for Thursday mornings.  I cannot wait to watch her at her first recital!  I'm positive she will steal the show with her sass.

She still naps most every day for about 2-3.5 hours.  My other girls stopped by age 2.5 so this has been the best treat!  Her crib tent has worked wonders in getting her to stop climbing out.  

Basically, Ella is our ray of sunshine, our go with the flow kiddo, and our forever middle child!  We love her so much and so glad she is part of our family.  She makes our lives crazier, more hilarious, & SO much more fun!  Happy Birthday sweet girl.