august 29, 2003
1 year old
2 years old
may 2006 Coronado Island
"goodbye two and hello three!"
...this is ella. she came into the world three weeks early and she hasn't stopped running yet! the above photo is the epitome of my daughter; beautiful, full of energy, adventurous, two feet off the ground at all times, running to be saved by her daddy from the approaching wave only to go right back out to attempt to catch the wave again. today is her 3rd birthday, and the family is in agreement that she is growing up too fast. she doesn't yet comprehend how loved she is by her two big brothers but i wanted to remember today in their words: clay said to ella, "you are more beautiful today than yesterday." damon said regarding ella, "mom, her legs have grown longer!"
much ado about nothing
To love another person is to see the face of God. --Les Miserables