Ella Kate's Paint Party

As talk of Ella Kate's birthday party began (about 6 months ago), she informed me that she wanted a painting party at Bristle's.  Ella Kate LOVES to paint and do any number of craft projects, so it was really the perfect fit for her party.

I think EK was more excited about seeing her friends from preschool since she had not seen them in a month!!!

 We were so happy to have Kay Kay and G in town and certainly appreciated their "Walker wrangling" help!!!!

Aunt Haley was a HUGE help and acted as our official party photographer.  She also made this PRECIOUS Happy Birthday cupcake chalkboard!!! She is quite crafty these days and got some new tools to make things out of pieces of wood.  So very cute!!!! Thanks Haley!

The kids listened so quietly as they got their instructions for painting their canvases.

 They all worked so hard too.  The finished canvases turned out so great!!

 The big kids had a fun time too!

 Cupcake Time!!! Last year, EK cried the whole time we sang to her.  What a difference a year makes!!! She LOVED every minute of it this go around!

 Walker thought the ice cream was the best part of the whole day.

 We loved getting to visit with Aunt Carolyn too!  My kids think she is just hilarious and they always have so much fun with her!

 Ella Kate was thrilled that Robert was able to come to the party.  And please look at this adorable pillow that his sweet mama made!!! She is so talented!!!

 Ummmm...this is what happened when I asked EK to take a picture with Taylor and Alden.  I guess this is a little cheerleading stunt???

My sweet Papaw was there today as well.  EK was excited to show him her garden at the house before the party.  

 We had such a fun day celebrating our sweet little 4 year old.  We are so thankful for her life and the chance to be her parents.  We love you Ella Kate!!!!