7.28.2009

Happy Birthday Ellie!

My sweet little Ellie is full of personality, loves to play dress up, loves to pretend, loves to go high on the swing, she freezes up in large crowds, but always remembers her please and thank you's. She loves her daddy more than her mommy (her words not mine), but I am okay with that. She loves a good family dance party. She loves "good" food. I love my sweet little lady and 4 years ago today our lives changed when she joined our little family. This is my Ellie...

(see what I mean, when I say personality)

and here is her small family party we had over the weekend...


I made the skirt and added the 4 to the top... tutorial for the 4 coming later this week or next.


The theme Ellie wanted...flowers. She is so like her mama.


Close up.


Simple details. For dinner we enjoyed steak and pasta. Like I said my little lady enjoys "good" food.


I so got the idea and tutorial from here. I just adapted it my little lady.


Cake is from Edgars for the locals. I added the pink banner around the bottom of the cake plate just for some extra fun.

Happy Birthday baby!
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50 comments:

  1. bluehydrangeaJuly 28, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Happy Birthday Ellie!! She is adorable! And everything looks perfect, especially that basket light you made.

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  2. Laura TreveyJuly 28, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Happy Birthday Ellie ~~
    Everything looks perfect !!

    xo Laura

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  3. CharJuly 28, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    awwww, what a little sweetie. love the decorations and of course an Edgar's cake.

    :)

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  4. Mrs. FillyJuly 28, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    how gorgeous! :)

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  5. FEDERICAJuly 28, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Happy birthday!
    Everything looks amazing and that cake is gorgeous!

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  6. Jennie BeeJuly 28, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    LOL her face is too cute thats really an adorable picture. I Love how you decorated! you are so creative when you go all out for parties I love it! Did you make that shirt from the same place? I remember you got your son a shirt with a big "2".

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  7. frenchieJuly 28, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    She's so cute! Happy birthday!
    I love the way you have decorated the room, it's so pretty!
    have fun.xxx

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  8. PS~ErinJuly 28, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    The decorations are so pretty.... What a great job you did. And that little girl of yours is absolutely adorable. Can't wait for the tutorial... Hurry: My little guy will be two in a week!

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  9. nelyaJuly 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet Ellie! What a doll!

    I love her special birthday ensemble. What a precious little skirt and the 4 on the top, too cute!

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  10. Jenny at LGNJuly 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    What a GORGEOUS party, Paula!! And your basket pendant looks amazing! Great job!

    I'm sure Ellie was in heaven over her party! My Gracie turned four a couple weeks ago - isn't it an amazing age? I'm loving it.

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  11. inkWELL PressJuly 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Happy Birthday to your little Ellie! What a sweet party - everything looks just. about. perfect. Paula, you did a fabulous job!

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  12. Susie (So Blessed)July 28, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I love all the party decorations...especially the E and all the pretty flowers. Oh, and the cake is beautiful and also looks yummy. (I don't know if Brooke knows about this bakery...haven't heard her mention it.) All the extra touches are so nice. Ellie is beautiful and looks like her mom :)
    Hope she had a wonderful b'day!

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  13. MeganJuly 28, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Besides all of the beautiful decor, this birthday party looks so full of loving details. What a lucky girl to have you as a mom!

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  14. MonikaJuly 28, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Happy birthday, little girl! She is so cute and everything looks great!

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  15. Miss | AJuly 28, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    oh happy birthday to your lady bug! She is sooooo cute in that top photo and I get the whole loving daddy so much thing! it is girls. mine are both liek that too. my son loves ME though the most! Ha! XO

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  16. MelanieJuly 28, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    so sweet and beautiful!

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  17. Laura.July 28, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    oh, man! everything is so adorable, especially that first photo of the two of you. what a cutie!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    she is SO adorable!!! Loving her facial expression in that picture. Happy Birthday to your little girl :-)

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  19. Full HouseJuly 28, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    There really is something magical about 4. What a wonderful party. That cake is so cute.

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  20. Blair FriedemanJuly 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Oh, so adorable! Love her skirt, the picture of her and all the decor is just beautiful!

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  21. AMM blogJuly 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    So cute!!

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  22. the southern hostessJuly 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    What a great party! Beautiful!

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  23. AlineJuly 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    happy birthday sweet Ellie!

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  24. FROM THE RIGHT BANKJuly 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    What a beautiful party! Happy Birthday, Ellie!

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  25. Tina { Luphia Loves... }July 28, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    so pretty!! happy birthday ellie :)

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  26. Design EsquireJuly 28, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    The first photo is priceless! You are so creative. I love the 4 on the shirt and how you decorated for the party. Everything is just beautiful! You are one good momma (and it sounds like your daugther takes after you!).

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  27. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissJuly 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to sweet little Ellie. She is adorable... Love the birthday party details. Can't wait to see the "4" on the shirt tutorial! xx- Brooke

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  28. seesaw designsJuly 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    adorable party details, and happy birthday to ellie!

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  29. KarenJuly 28, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    What a perfect little girl's party! and I am so jealous of the Edgars cake...I requested one for my next birthday!

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  30. Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkJuly 28, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Love the extra little details you added. Happy 4th birthday Ellie!

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  31. la la LovelyJuly 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Birthday, Ellie!!!!! How sweet.... what a sweet sweet party!

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  32. megan and melissaJuly 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    This is such a fun birthday party...Happy, happy birthday Ellie!
    xoxo-Meg
    fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com

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  33. Pink WallpaperJuly 28, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    what a perfect b'day...love ellie's outfit and the decor is just devine!

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  34. KristineJuly 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Everything looks so lovely! Happy Birthday Ellie!

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  35. GracieJuly 28, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Aww Happy Birthday Ellie! The decorations look great and I love the colour combo. Great job!

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  36. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    whata sweet and adorable birthday! You are so PERFECT!

    Flor (floreshayes@gmail.com)
    hkpanda.freetzi.com

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  37. Smitten DesignJuly 29, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Oh my, Ellie is so precious. You sure know how to throw a party!

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  38. JenniferJuly 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    precious, Paula!

    and Happy Birthday, Ellie!

    (mmmmm Edgar's. I haven't made a birthday cake since I moved to B-ham, they are so good.)

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  39. Estelle HayesJuly 30, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    What a beautiful party. I love all the details and I love that your daughter asked for flowers. So sweet.

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  40. EclecticJuly 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Just catching up on some of your past blogs...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that you added a "4" to her top...genius! In about 20 years we can hook Ellie up with my nephew who turned 4 today :)

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  41. samiaJuly 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    lovely birthday..:) i would love to do that for my little girl someday.. completely sweet.. :)

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  42. Under a Green RoofJuly 30, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    what an adorable birthday party! Happy Birthday to your sweet little gal!

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  43. two brunettesJuly 30, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    What are cuuuuuuuuuuuute birthday! So perfect! Could Ellie be any cuter? Beautiful little girl! And great taste ;o)

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  44. ChristinaJuly 31, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    i just visited your husbands website and his talent is just amazing. happy birthday to your sweet little girl!

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  45. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    You my dear are quite the crafty lady! WHOOT WHOOT!

    xoxo
    J

    www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com

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  46. Mrs.FrenchAugust 5, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    the sweetness is too much...I can't decide who is cuter...adorable! both of you! Our babies are so close to the same age...b turned 4 on Sunday! Don't you just know our little ones would be friends? xo t

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  47. BrittanyAugust 5, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    This is such a cute party!!! I love the ideas you shared. I'm posting them on my blog for future reference. Thank you so much!

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  48. jen jafarzadehAugust 6, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    paula, wow you did a fantastic job! the details are all so sweet and adorable. love! yay for ellie! I wish I remembered my 4th birthday, but the memory is failing me.

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  49. AshleyAugust 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Everything about this party is perfect!

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  50. AshleyAugust 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I love your dining room table. Where did you find it?

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