Let the planning begin!

Ella's big 3rd birthday is coming up soon, so I've started to gather ideas for this year's theme.  Last night I started the test cake.  I have yet to get the frosting on, but I think this will be a do-able cake this year.  Kind of fun.  Here it is in all of its naked unfrosted glory!

 And a couple pictures of Ella since it's been a while!

This is Ella and her Dora backpack.  Doesn't she look so old in this picture?  I can't believe it!  She loves to put her library books in her backpack.  :)