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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is that? The size of your snack you’re willing to share with me? So generous!<\/p>\n
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Yeah, you think it’s funny don’t you?! Meanwhile I’m weeping while feasting on the crumb she gave me…<\/p>\n
Ok, you are really cute. But your looks won’t keep me from being hungry! C’mere Ellie! I’m gonna eat ya!<\/p>\n Curses, foiled by the big sis! Thank her for being your rescuer, my little chocolate croissant!<\/p>\n Awww…<\/p>\n Looks like you’ve got Brinley well-trained…she took the crumb, and liked it!<\/p>\n Make your own dang cake! What flavor suits your fancy today?<\/p>\n Oooh carrot cake…nice!\u00a0Even though it’s the middle of “candy season” we are making an effort to be healthy. If we can just make it to\u00a0Easter, we’ll be scot-free\u00a0until\u00a0Halloween…when it starts all over again.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Ok, go ahead and put the carrot shreds in the mixing bowl. Yes, just like that.<\/p>\n Take 1 or 2 or maybe\u00a03,459 whiffs of the vanilla. We want to make sure its fresh!<\/p>\n Ahh, the best part. Soon you’ll be smearing that buttery frosting all over!<\/p>\n At the other end of the room b-day present wrapping was going full-swing. If there was such a thing as wrapping paper efficiency, this would be the equivalent of a gas\u00a0guzzler. But no criticism here! They did it themselves, and that’s what counts.<\/p>\n Eleanor’s birthday celebration finally arrived…5 days late! Better late than never! Nice crown by the way!<\/p>\n Looks like that heath-nut carrot cake got the proper birthday treatment! Smothered in yummy frosting and\u00a0Skittles!<\/p>\n Happy 2 to you Eleanor! We’re so glad you’re ours!<\/p>\n Family get togethers: They strengthen bonds and warm the soul…And light things on fire!<\/p>\n Fire?! Ellie spent hours baking this cake, and isn’t exactly\u00a0thrilled with the idea of it being ablaze:<\/p>\n Big sis to the rescue, again! Phew! That was a close one!<\/p>\n Ok, let’s dig in! Whaddyathink Ellie? The Birthday Princess looks pleased with her perfectly\u00a0perfumy pie!<\/p>\n Hey Ellie, you got a little shmootz over on…uh-oh, I’m getting the growl! Nevermind!<\/p>\n On with the show! What is the ultimate present for a 2 year-old in this house? Her very own crayon box. I cannot describe how difficult it is to make sure it stays her own…<\/p>\n Yeah, rip it! Just not the insides!<\/p>\n (photographer noticed how cute those little toes are…may they never grow to be “hoof extensions”).<\/p>\n D&B were hired as birthday fairies for Eleanor this year. Apparently we were out of crepe paper streamers. I like the handles!<\/p>\n This birthday celebration seems to be going on and on! Must. Be. Nice!<\/p>\n Hmm…what’s in her mouth doesn’t seem to match the pears & cottage in her bowl…did she snatch another treat?<\/p>\n We’re getting the growl again! Tuck tail and run!<\/p>\n I’ve got news for you Ellie. I know you’ve really enjoyed this 4-day long fiesta of fun, but…<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n