Happy Birthday Mommy

I took some time off work to enjoy the holidays and my birthday. I've been off for almost a week now and have loved every second with Ella and Nic. This morning Nic and Chris "went to the office" (really to get some things for me) and Ella and I loved playing and gettting ready together. They brought home Panera (yum) and a cake for lunch and we had a little birthday party with the four of us. Right after blowing out the candle, Ella grabbed the cake and had her hands in her mouth before Chris or I could stop her. We were really hoping to wait for any sweets until her first birthday, but I guess we should have known not to put her so close to the cake - she is just too curious. The flowers were next, but I pulled it out of her hand just before they went in her mouth. Later that evening, Ella and Nic went to Mimi and Papa's and Chris and I went to Boulevard Steakhouse for a lovey adult dinner. We enjoyed each other over a bottle of wine and some great food! To end the perfect day we picked up our beautiful kids took them home and snuggled with them in our bed. What a great day!