Happy Fourth Birthday Elle!

Happy Birthday my Ellebelle!

I know it's been a long time since I saw you in person, but thanks to your parents and your grandparents, I have been able to see you grow up in photos. From your last visit with Grandmary, I see you still like to snuggle. Your Mama also reports that you are quite the free spirit!

Before you moved away, Grumpa and Grandmary loved watching you - seeing you explore the arts through painting and dancing. No matter if you are wearing a tutu or not, you set the barre high for super cuteness.

They also loved to watch you and your sister "pretend" to be princesses. Why pretend Elle? You ARE a princess! Just a word or two about knights in shining armor ... They aren't as easy to come by as you think. Don't wait for them to rescue you. Rescue yourself. Go on your own quests. Build your own castle. You are in control of your own fate.

I know it must be pretty hard to be the little and the big sister. But know that we see you, see you watching us watch you, ... and love you for every little thing about you.

No matter where the merry-go-round of life may take you, my little one, I love you and wish you a very happy birthday!

xo
Auntie Nettie

Again, in the orange, because "orange" you special?

Thanks to Grandmary, Grumpa and your parents for the pictures.