WOW....Emma & Ella are 6! I can hardly believe it. It has been an incredible year of growth for both the girls. It is truly amazing to see each of their personalities develop so differently from one another but yet still be so connected to each other. Emma is conservatively outgoing ( if that makes sense). She will generally be the one to step up and try something new or stand out in the front of the crowd within her own comfort zone. Ella, on the other hand does not like to be the center of any attention, good or bad. We have struggled with her at the dentist, doctor, preschool graduation, gymnastics recognition....I'm hoping in time, she will grow to be more comfortable with these things. It has also been interesting to watch different friendships evolve with the girls. I knew in time we would have to deal with "this person likes Emma/Ella more than me". I just never imagined it would be so soon. With such different personalities they are definitely going to each attract their own friends. Although it is hard for them to understand at this age and they do not want to be separated. I have had some wonderful mothers offer separate play dates but the girls didn't seem to like the idea much when offered. It will be my continued joy to watch my girls grow individually but always feel that family closeness.
The girls enjoyed dinner out at the peanut restaurant (Texas Roadhouse) as they call it complete with singing waiters and ice cream sundaes. We then played miniature golf and had to hit Toys r Us to spend birthday money that was burning a hole in the girls' pocket. They each got a new Nintendo DS game to go with the DS's they got from us.
