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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Hannah Elisabeth, Traditions & Celebrations

Happy 3rd Birthday, Hannah!!

Happy Birthday little girl!  I started to say “baby girl,” but that is no longer the case.  You are definitely not a baby anymore…This year has been full of changes for you!  We have watched you grow from a sweet, curious little toddler into a caring, helpful, polite, outgoing, friendly, beautiful (well, that part hasn’t changed!) little girl.  Just a …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Traditions & Celebrations

Christmas Dinosaurs

Yesterday was baking day…This may be a new Christmas tradition in our family.  I have not really done much Christmas baking since…well, ever!  In the past few years I have made things (chocolate biscotti) for cookie exchanges, but any Christmas goodies around our house have been given to us by friends!  But, this year Hannah is not only old enough to help with the process, she …

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