The absolute highlight of Marissa's birthday, without a doubt, was her Elmo birthday cake. She is one of his biggest fans! Much thanks to my wonderful friend, Bonnie, who helped me make the perfect birthday cake for her. I had alot of fun decorating my first homemade cake and our birthday girl was thrilled. She kept saying "Eat Elmo cake"! Blowing out the candles was exciting for her...gotta love those lips!
Marissa was lucky enough to have not one, not two, but THREE birthday celebrations. Once with our friends the McCarrons, once with my family, and once with Tom's family. We also took her out for ice cream to celebrate her big day. Not sure why she decided to play shy when we sang to her at my parents, but she came around in time to blow out her candle. She absolutely loves her new Elmo backpack and tells me that she's going to "cool" (school) when she puts it on. She wears it around the house and out-and-about. She also likes to wear it outside, with her helmet on, while pushing her apple popsicle in the stroller.
Marissa is a happy, energetic little girl. She's keeps us moving and loves Elmo, being outside, and playing with her siblings. She's talking like crazy and keeps us laughing. We are so happy that she had such a great birthday. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us and called to sing to her...she felt very special. Here she is being tucked in at the end of her big day. She's wearing her new favorite Elmo nightgown (handmade by Bonnie), resting her head on her new Elmo pillow, and holding her new Elmo book! Happy Birthday Marissa!!
