“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their fathers.”
Proverbs 17:6
Hello dear friends! Last Saturday, May 12th we celebrated our precious granddaughter’s second birthday. I have often said that grands are the reward for getting older. Her sweet Mommy and Daddy planned a very special party for her. Just to warn you, there are a few photos of our Ella Mae. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to find the winner of Frank Stitt’s Southern Table cookbook. I must explain the title before we dive in. When it is someone’s birthday, Ella Mae says “happy to you”. She doesn’t find it necessary to include “birthday”! Now for our girl’s Happy 2 You!
Ella Mae received the cutest little tea pot for Christmas that talks and makes a sound like you are pouring tea. She loves to play with it and pours tea for everyone that visits. That is how her Mommy decided on the theme!
I bought her this dress a couple of months ago, the girl loves clothes!
She also loves jewelry, so I gave her the pearl necklace for her birthday. She is modeling for us!
Mommy did a beautiful job making the table so girly and sweet…
…and she made this gorgeous tea pot cake! It tasted as good as it looks!
Ella Mae was patiently waiting for the party to begin!
Pizza was a must for this sweetheart. After all, it is the perfect finger food. There were three pizza choices and Caesar salad for the adults!
Now it is time to sing Happy Birthday and eat cake…our girl loves cake! Mommy constructed the handle and spout instead of using fondant. Isn’t it cute?
That is a big bite, Ella Mae!
Ok, enough eating…let’s open presents!
She got so many fun things to play with and a lot of pretty clothes!
When Ella Mae tells Da to jump, he says “how high?”
She was six weeks old…
…where did time go!
I so appreciate each visit and comment that you leave. Now for the winner of the Frank Stitt Southern Table cookbook…drum roll…congrats to Alice.
Be sure to join my talented blogging friends and me for Floral Friday tomorrow.
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A pretty party for a pretty girl.
Thank you Cath!
Precious, Adorable and sweet. What a lovely party. Her Mama did a wonderful job on the cake and table. Such a darling cake and tablescape. Ella Mae’s dress and necklace are so pretty. She is loved well. Happy Birthday, Ella Mae!
Thanks so much, Bonnie!
Love! Cheers to strong and can-do little girls who turn out to be wonderfully strong women! Happy Birthday, Ella Mae!
Thank you Rita, she is a strong and I can do it myself little girl!
How the children grow … !! I almost think it was yesterday when her mom got pregnant …
Already two years, what greater! Ella Mae is a beautiful girl …
Do you realize the time it takes for us to communicate? It’s amazing how time passes. Having met you and your husband through these cybernetic paths is something that fills me with joy. Always in your posts you have filled my life with light and that is very important for me.
I wish you all a lot of happiness, many years of life to be able to see how the grandchildren grow that these are the true Grace of God.
With love
Dolores
Querida Dolores, ¡muchas gracias por tus dulces sentimientos! Me encantó conocerte y hemos disfrutado nuestra amistad. ¡El tiempo pasa demasiado rápido! Mucha vida ha sucedido desde que nos hicimos amigos. ¡Espero que esté tranquilo después de su encantador viaje a Irlanda! Te deseo un día muy hermoso y enviaste abrazos, Pam
Pam, how beautiful she is and I love her dress and necklace. Her Mom did a wonderful job with the teapot and table. Her hair has grown a lot lately. She is just beautiful. Happy Birthday sweet Ella Mae!
Thank you Dianne, we are hoping that her hair will start growing more!
Pam, my daughter’s hair was the same. I did as the “old wives” said, kept cutting it. I had it bobbed for years. On my last blog post you can see how thick and great it is now.
Your daughter’s hair is thick and beautiful!
Must be something in those old wives tales, except I am one now, lollol.
So am I?
We should write a book of “unwanted suggestions but I’ll say them anyway”.
Sure to be a best seller “ or you’re not getting any dessert until you buy it.”
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Oh Pam! She is so pretty and what a precious birthday party! Love her dress and necklace. You are a wonderful grandmother!
You are so sweet and thank you!❤️
She is just beautiful and happy birthday to that darling little girl. What a precious party. LOVE that cake! So so cute. I have been wanting to try my hand at making a tea pot cake. They do indeed grow up so quickly. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you sweet Cindy! Hugs and blessings to you!
Happy Birthday to Ella Mae! What a pretty little girl! Her mommy did a beautiful job on that sweet teapot cake and tea party decor. Everything looks lovely!
Thank you sweet friend!
Pam she is beautiful. The Lord blessed us both with beautiful Grandaughters . I know you will cherish these pictures always.
Thank you Jerie Lynn! Blessings indeed! Love and hugs!
How adorable she is, and that necklace is precious!! The teapot cake could not be cuter! Happy to you Ella Mae!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna! My DIL is a fabulous baker!
I have been patiently waiting for pictures, and I love them all. Such a beautiful and precious little girl. As grandparents, we know just how precious they are. We had two sons, so when the grandgirls came, we were blown away by the sweetness of little girls. Your daughter-in-love shares your love of beauty in all things. She did a wonderful job with the table and that lovely cake. I am going back and enjoy the pictures again. Love, Betty
Thank you so much, Betty! You are such an encourager and I am thankful we keep having random meetings in Panera! You are such a delight❤️
My daughter gave me a frame when her oldest (now 12!) was born that says, “Great moms get promoted to be great grandmoms” which I still have & love!
So I understand what joy, thrill, love & adoration when we get time to spend with our grands. I want to bottle the hugs and kisses from them, I want to imprint in my mind the way they run to me when they spot me in the distance and remember their breathless voices saying, “I love you so much, Amah”!
I know you are having the time of your life with your beautiful little Ella Mae! Her birthday cake is simply adorable! I cannot believe she is 2!!! Time marches on! ?
What precious thoughts Amah, I am enjoying every minute with her! xoxo
Pam, what a lovely birthday for a beautiful little girl. Her mommy is a talented one to make such a pretty cake. I do love her little pink dress and her pearls, just precious. Happy Birthday, precious Ella Mae !
Congratulations to Alice !
Thank you Sandra, her Mommy is very talented!
What a remarkable and beautiful party! She is adorable with her little rosebud mouth and that cake fabulous!
Thank you Jeanie, you are so sweet!
Oh Pam, Ella Mae is beautiful! What a lovely dress & necklace for her party! She looked like she acted like a little lady. Everything looked so nice! You & your daughter-in-love did a fantastic job! Congrats! My birthday was yesterday & I sure would have loved one like Ella Mae’s!!!
Thank you Sue, you are so sweet! It has been such a blessing to have a little one! Love and hugs~
What a cutie!!! Happy To You to Miss Ella Mae!!!….love the adorable teapot cake! … and yes, my hubby can relate to “the jumping . . . how high” …. thanks for including us in the party!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA MAE May you have blessings,happiness and love always.
Marion
Marion, thank you for those warm wishes!
What a great birthday party for a beautiful little girl. The cake and table setting is lovely.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ELLA MAE
Marilyn
How sweet, thank you Marilyn!
Lovely party. I enjoyed it so much.
Thank you, it was a fun party!
She is definitely a girly, girl, and so precious. I know you enjoy these special times. I enjoy every birthday and special occasion with my 4 grandchildren. Sunday was our only granddaughter’s 20th birthday. We go to tea rooms now instead of our home tea parties.?
Happy 20th to your precious granddaughter! Thank you Nancy~
Ella Mae is adorable in her pearls and pink dress! Happy Birthday Ella Mae! The table is pretty and that Teapot Cake is so clever and cute!!
Thank you so much Nancy!
Darling photos and she is adorable!
Thank you so much Cindy!
Pam, Ella Mae’s party is so feminine, for a precious little girl! Alison did a great job on the cake and everything; so sweet. And the necklace you gave Ella Mae looks just like one I got for Virginia for her preschool graduation that was tonight, with the only difference being Virginia’s has yellow stones between the pearls, and it looks like Ella Mae’s has pink stones. I had bought Virginia a pearl necklace for Christmas, which she loved, and it broke. I probably went to at least 20 stores before I found this one! It is hard to believe that Ella Mae is 2 already!
Thank you Patti. It was so much fun and Ella Mae loved every minute of her party. I saw the pictures of Virginia’s graduation, so sweet and precious. Your girls are all just beautiful and Mary Grace is a young lady. We have to make sure our girls have pearls! Hugs~
What a fun time! Ella Mae’s teapot cake is amazing, and she is so pretty in her new dress, pearl necklace, and bracelet. Her smart mom came up with a really cute theme. 🙂
Thank you Kim! It was so fun and I am loving spending so much time with her! Prayers and hugs! xoxo
What a lovely party for such a beautiful little girl! Ella Mae is so precious in these pictures, and all the decorations and teapot cake are just perfect. Pam, I would never get any work done with Ella Mae around…I would be too busy kissing on her all the time! You and Butch are so blessed.
You are so sweet, Roxanne. The three days that she stays with me, all we do is play. At this stage of life, I know everything else will keep. Housekeeping will wait, I didn’t think so when Seth was little. There are some advantages to getting older, we become a little wiser! Wishing you a lovely weekend!
How lovely Pam, they do grow so quickly & of course I love the theme & cake!
Such a precious time together.
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer!
She has been adorable from the time she was born. Love her little outfit, she is so girly. And with a girly party, lots of fun for everyone.
Thank you Karen!
She’s growing up so fast and is cute as ever! Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great week and a Happy Holiday.
Thank you Sandra!
Love that teapot cake! I’m having an adult Wonderful iced tea, unbirthday party in a couple weeks and would love to make one. Any links for a how to?
Good morning, I asked my DIL and she said she could explain. So hopefully I will get that soon?