I need to take a break from this blogging hiatus to document my dear Ella's 9th birthday. It was at the end of May, but with the crazy events published about in the previous post, it just got lost in the shuffle.
We ended up being in Utah for Ella's birthday because of Max's accident...and Ella was thrilled. We got together with all of her Utah cousins and had a blast. First we all decided to go and see the Disney Movie "Up". I had low expectations of the movie, so I was completely caught off guard when the first 10 minutes had me bawling my eyes out. I was fine in the middle, but the last five minutes got the tears coming again. It was really cute.
After the movie we all headed to my amazing sister Shauna's house for pizza, cake, ice cream and playing in her fabulous back yard. It was so fun to have cousins from both sides of the family there. Paul even flew back in town just in time for the party. He wouldn't miss it for the world. He and Ella have a very special bond, and I love it.
Isn't she a cutie? I can't even stand how fast she is growing up.
Here she is with her rainbow cake from Grandma Mary. This girl LOVES rainbows. I can always tell when Ella's been around, because she will put everything in "rainbow order" and you find rainbows on everything she colors. She is just a bright, sunshiny, colorful girl.
Ella absolutely HATES getting pictures taken. Therefore, there aren't very many current ones to show you. She has the greatest smile and caramel brown eyes. I don't think there could ever be enough pictures of her, so I better work on her.
I know I've said it a million times, but Ella is the best big sister. I am so lucky to have her as my oldest. She has turned into the biggest helper and is always willing to be Nora's buddy. I'm sure I've said this too, but Ella is the rock star of all the younger kids in the neighborhood, church, and school. This is because she is nice to all of them, plays with them, and includes them in everything. To me that says a lot about a person. She is one of the most genuine people I know, and to me that is the most important attribute to have. There is no maliciousness, calculating, or manipulation that courses through her veins. She is good, kind, and real. I love her so much and could not be more grateful to be her mother. I love you Ella Belle...more than all the numbers!
We ended up being in Utah for Ella's birthday because of Max's accident...and Ella was thrilled. We got together with all of her Utah cousins and had a blast. First we all decided to go and see the Disney Movie "Up". I had low expectations of the movie, so I was completely caught off guard when the first 10 minutes had me bawling my eyes out. I was fine in the middle, but the last five minutes got the tears coming again. It was really cute.
After the movie we all headed to my amazing sister Shauna's house for pizza, cake, ice cream and playing in her fabulous back yard. It was so fun to have cousins from both sides of the family there. Paul even flew back in town just in time for the party. He wouldn't miss it for the world. He and Ella have a very special bond, and I love it.
Isn't she a cutie? I can't even stand how fast she is growing up.
Here she is with her rainbow cake from Grandma Mary. This girl LOVES rainbows. I can always tell when Ella's been around, because she will put everything in "rainbow order" and you find rainbows on everything she colors. She is just a bright, sunshiny, colorful girl.
Ella absolutely HATES getting pictures taken. Therefore, there aren't very many current ones to show you. She has the greatest smile and caramel brown eyes. I don't think there could ever be enough pictures of her, so I better work on her.
I know I've said it a million times, but Ella is the best big sister. I am so lucky to have her as my oldest. She has turned into the biggest helper and is always willing to be Nora's buddy. I'm sure I've said this too, but Ella is the rock star of all the younger kids in the neighborhood, church, and school. This is because she is nice to all of them, plays with them, and includes them in everything. To me that says a lot about a person. She is one of the most genuine people I know, and to me that is the most important attribute to have. There is no maliciousness, calculating, or manipulation that courses through her veins. She is good, kind, and real. I love her so much and could not be more grateful to be her mother. I love you Ella Belle...more than all the numbers!
