Monday, February 1, 2010

birthday bash

It was Ella's 6th birthday and a time to celebrate her life.
Ella's Mom is Jake's cousin and they live near us. Our Arizona family and some of her school friends went to Pump it Up. It's a large room full of bounce houses, blow up slides, balls and climbing walls.

The kids run & jump and have fun. Abigail too. She loved being with all the big kids and in the toys. It was hard to get photos with the mesh screen protectors but she came out all smiles and red in the face.
Notice something special? Jake's back, for good this time AND Abigail is with Grandma Jude! Abigail took a break only long enough to be held by Thomas (who she really likes) and Grandma (who will be with us for a while).
After bouncing, the kids had drinks and cupcakes. Caleb is Abigail's best bud and they walked around holding hands and sat next to each other for dessert.

Abigail enjoyed her little cupcake and attempted to eat it with a spoon. She did a good job licking the frosting. It's not every day or week that she get a treat like that!
Later Ella opened presents and had pizza. She was soooo into her presents. It was classic. She was so happy and I just loved being there for her party and for her.
The cousins: Alicia, Abigail, Caleb & Ella. ( Micah was out sick today)

Happy Birthday Ella!!

4 comments:

Noelle said...

What fun pictures and sounds like such a fun place for kids!! How wonderful having Jake back...and to be able to say "for good!" :-) Abigail's pigtails are too cute...love them!!

Krista said...

I love how Abigail just jumps right in with the big kids! She is so adventurous!

Rachel Olimb said...

Looks like such a fun day with family and bouncy things :). Welcome home, Jake!!!!

Vonda said...

Erin, Thank you so much for putting these pictures up and for coming to Ella's party. It was a great day for her. I was so happy that she was so happy. It was so special that you could be there. Caleb just loves Abigail. Abigail's picture on your opening page to too cute! I love it! What a great picture. Talk to you soon and thanks again! Blessings, Vonda =)