Saturday, July 23, 2011

ella turns 8!!!

today my baby girl turns 8! last night was a rough one, she didn't want to settle down and was up and down all night, which means in turn that I was up and down all night. I'd just get to sleep and she'd do something to wake me up. I'm sure it was all the excitement of knowing that she'd get her birthday cake today (I don't really believe that). traditionally, I make her a meatloaf cake in a round pan with mashed potato "frosting", and usually gravy on top. this year I used the regular meatloaf pan and made a layer cake with crumbled bacon on the sides. it's fun to create and she loved it!
 I put it outside on the step since I know it gets messy,
 gave louie his in a different location.  as you can tell, after setting them down and getting a picture of ella with hers, louie's was almost completely gone!
 he did sit patiently right behind her, waiting until she was finished before checking for anything she might have missed.
 doesn't look like there was anything for him to get.  she checked the area before giving up her spot.  the plate was totally clean.
it's a fun tradition!