Hannah Elisabeth, Just for Fun

Dora’s Song

We were in the car, running errands this afternoon, and Hannah kept asking for “Dora’s song.”  Now, I know what you are probably thinking, because I was thinking it too.  Except…we have never watched an episode of “Dora the Explorer,” ever.  So, I was completely lost.  She was at Grandma’s this morning, I thought, but Grandma didn’t say anything about watching “Dora.”  So, …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Mommyhood

Cinderella

I couldn’t help thinking of this song as I snapped this picture just before Hannah’s party…  Cinderella By: Steven Curtis Chapman        She spins and she sways to whatever song plays, Without a care in the world. And I’m sitting here wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders. It’s been a long day and there’s still …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Traditions & Celebrations

Once Upon A Time

I said that we would not do “the princess thing.”  I did not want my daughter growing up with a “princess complex,” and developing a “royal attitude.” Well, on Saturday, I ate my words.  Why? Because, a little girl named Hannah turned 3-years-old.  She has fallen in love with all things Cinderella, so it just seemed an appropriate theme.  And, really, …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Traditions & Celebrations

Party!!

Hannah turned 3 today!  We had a great mother-daughter day together, and then finished it off with a family birthday clebration.    In the morning, Hannah got to wear a special “birthday” outfit (a “Birthday Girl” t-shirt, and matching hair clips with fun, curly ribbons)…All of her other gifts were saved until after dinner… She helped me bake cupcakes, for her family party tonight, …

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