three

Stella is 3! Tho if you ask her, she will probably tell you she is 10, very matter of factly.  And what better way to spend your birthday, than on the beach in Florida?

At 3, Stella is absolutely hysterical, and usually our greatest form of entertainment around here. She has a mind of her own, and the mannerisms, facial expressions, and vocabulary to go along with it. She's a smart little gal, and understands way more than we realize. She loves her siblings, and uses her charm to be included in everything they do. She also loves being Ellerys big sister, and refers to her as her honey.

Some thoughts at 3...

* She "wuvs" her Ellery Margaret, and will tell this to just about anyone she meets
* She is a daddy's girl
* She loves her brown bunny
*She WILL keep up with the big kids
* She is fully potty trained, but still wears pull ups at nights.
* She likes to get herself dressed, and picks out some fantastically amazing outfits.  Usually backwards, inside out, and both legs crammed into one...but she can do it herself she will tell you.
* She never stops talking, and will continue to repeat herself until you have conversation about what it is she wants.
* She LOVES to help me in the kitchen, and usually takes part in every meal preparation and baking endeavor.  If I start working on anything, she will say "Mom, I help you?"
* Loves to play with her dolls, her kitchen, her little people, and must participate in any craft that the kids are doing.
*She is very persistant, and doesn't give up till she gets what she wants.
*She still loves to do chores, and is usually the first to help set the table and empty the dishwasher and garbages.
*She still takes a 2-3 hour nap after lunch.
*The girl loves her t.v. and her sweets.

We love you Stella Jane!  Happy Birthday!