The Last Year of the Single Digits

Today is my Elle Belle's 9th birthday. Physically, she looks like a six year old, but don't let her smallness fool you, mentally, she's 16!

For those of us who know the "real" Elle, she is a joy! She is careful to preserve herself for those closest to her. However, if she loves you, she will love you for life!

Elle is an avid reader, loves to write and aspires to one day write a book. She loves music, has played the piano but is moving on to the violin. She has an appreciation for art and enjoys various forms of art, especially theatrics. 



Elle and HER Papa!


We LOVE Elle! 

 2011
What is so special about this little princess is, she was born on our 6th wedding anniversary. Couldn't ask for a better gift! So there you have it! Today is also our anniversary :). (you can do the math, if you can't figure it out, ask your kids).

Comments

Denise said…
Happy Birthday to my Ellie Smellie. And happy anniversary to Ronald and Kimmie. Make sure he takes you out and spoils you rotten! Love you all. We can't wait to see you next week. I'm feeling a trip to Symposium is in order.
October 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Kim said…
Thank you!! And you know you are one of the ones that Elle adores! Love you! Next week needs to hurry up and get here!! Definitely going to Symposium!
October 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Aunt Paula said…
Happy Birthday Elle Belle! And Happy Anniversary Kim and Ron John!Love you all more than words can say.
October 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Kim said…
Thank you Aunt Paula! We love and miss you TONS!!! Hoping we'll see you soon :)!
October 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Mary Frances said…
Awww she is sooo cute and sweet lookin!!! Btw- I love that blue couch in one of the pics!!! Very royal lookin!!! Ohhhh heeeey sis, did you ever read your kids those devotionals???
October 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Kim said…
Thank you, Mary! She is sweet! Can't take credit for the couch, it belongs to the Old Spaghetti Factory :). And yes, I have used a couple of your devotionals (except I changed a few names to apply them to people we know, like in "Get a PICTURE!") We are working on loving others despite their appearance! Also, we've been reading in James, so "The Words of My Mouth" is perfect! You write true to life situations that kids need to hear!
October 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Ruby said…
Happy B-lated Birthday and B-lated Anniversary to a wonderful family. Hope your day was blessed.
Love sis Ruby♥
October 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Kim said…
Thank you, Sis Ruby! Love you! p.s. do you have a new post for your blog in the works?? Love reading it!
October 26, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Mary Frances said…
Thats so great to hear!!! Its a blessing to know that God is using my writing!!! :)
October 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday Elle!!! And Happy Anniversary Kimberly!!! I can't believe how long Elle's hair has gotten!!!
Love y'all!!
Lauren Bertram
October 26, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Kim said…
Lauren! I miss you!!! Thank you and Happy Anniversary to you and Steven tomorrow!
Love you!!!
October 26, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Ruby said…
yes, my mind was over-run by memories that it made me step back a moment... but Im ready to share.
October 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM
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