HAPPY BIRTHDAY STELLA!

Even though Stella's birthday isn't until Monday Collin was ready with birthday kisses at her party Saturday. It was a wonderful end to a great trip with the Wicker side of the family. Collin (and me too) has gotten to spend some great time with his Nana, Grandaddy, Uncle Paul (or Umple Caul as he calls him) and Grandma Mary Lou over the last couple of weeks. Fortunately, he has had some other trips to hang out with Uncle Brian and Aunt Erika and of course his favorite cousin, Stella.

We were able to get to Columbia early enough to help get ready for the party. Stella looked absolutely beautiful in her hot pink outfit. It was very funny as people commented to her that this must have been the best birthday ever, all I could think was that the adults involved thought last year's birthday was her best ever! She is a precious little girl and such a wonderful addition to our family. As her aunt I am so excited to watch her grow and see the little girl and woman she will become one day (she comes from good stock :). I am also so glad that Collin has a cousin so close to his age. They already play so well together and we sit back and just laugh at all of the mischief the two of them are going to get into together.

Nothing could have topped the day off any better than watching Stella, who is not the world's best eater, thoroughly enjoy eating her birthday cake. She had a whole one all to herself and she LOVED it! She was surrounded by family and friends her love her dearly, and who are so excited to watch her grow and change through another year.

Happy Birthday Stella! This year only promises to be better than the last. We can't wait to share it with you. Love, Uncle Robert, Aunt Kaiti and Collin