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No. It’s still not her birthday.

And yes, this is one of the outfits from Tea. Purchased for her birthday.

Which is still 2 1/2 weeks away.


But it wasn’t without good reason that I went ahead and busted this birthday gift out of it’s tissue paper… pre-birthday.


In fact, it was for a very special occasion.


She was celebrating her birthday. At school.

Isabelle, her classmates, and 21 homemade, sprinkle-encrusted cupcakes.


I’m not sure what she was more enraptured with… the cupcakes, or the new ‘China clothes’.


But really, when you’re that high on life, does it matter?


Thank you, Duncan Hines and Tea. For making my girl so, so happy.

Because seeing her that happy? Makes me happy.

P.S. Clothes from here. Sandals from here.

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  1. Katherine says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous…she just oozes joy! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. snekcip says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Isabelle is just beautiful!!! Love her dress!!

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  3. Lori Lynn says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Her smile is just radiant!

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  4. Debby says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Ought oh…must go check out that clothing site…..now!…..
    Hope she enjoyed her cupcakes!!!

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  5. Kim says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Oh my stars! Isabelle glows HAPPY!
    And I cannot wait to check out the link to the maker of that adorable outfit!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  6. Daisy Dreams says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    She radiates joy! I LOVE Tea clothing. There's a wonderful little boutique not far from our house that sells Tea. And they sell some of our favorite shoes; Morgan & Milos!

    She looks darling in her new "China" clothes ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Jennifer and Greg says

    June 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I remember your "Bring the Rain" post on MAW and the diagnosis. She has come so far. She is a gem and I am so glad that girl is loving life!

    You are so blessed!

    Happy pre- Birthday!

    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  8. Sharon says

    June 8, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    She looks absolutely delighted with her new outfit. Our girls were prancing around in their new dresses all day Sunday. They usually want to take their "church clothes" off as soon as we walk through the door but they kept their Tea dresses on until well into the evening. They are so soft! Love 'em!

    Happy early birthday Miss Isabelle! You are one precious little girl! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sharon

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  9. Sammons says

    June 8, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    She is so perfect in every way! And thank you for the link!! I just purchased 2 pairs of 68.00 shoes for 32.00!!!! 2! Yep, I'm a happy girl! Mary

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  10. Kristi says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Happy "Early" Birthday Izabelle!! You look amazingly beautiful in your new outfit from Tea!!

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  11. Kristi says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Oh geez. … Sorry that I misspelled Isabelle in my above post!! (I so need spell check on EVERYTHING! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Nicole A. says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    She is so cute and wears those new clothes well. She could be model for them. What a happy girl – such a contagious smile!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

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  13. Jean says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Happy pre-birthday Isabelle! Enjoy, savor, make it last all 2 and 1/2 weeks! You are one smart girl!! (milk it for all you can, honey!)

    God bless you! Hope you had a fun day! You are adorable!!

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  14. Aus says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    I LOVE just all the expressions – what a hoot this gal has got to be….but….the next to last when she's trying (failing but trying!) to be straight and just can't….wow – that personality just jumps out at you!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  15. Jill says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    That outfit is darling…and the girl in it? AMAZING!

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  16. lulalola.com says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Happy sums up that face! She is darling! Cute clothes, beautiful little girl!

    Reply

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