Monday, March 2, 2009

Happy Birthday Ella Rose!


Happy 7th Birthday to my sweet girl! (Excuse the poor picture quality but I had to take pictures of pictures.) How the time flies! Seven years ago we were blessed with our little Ella. She cried so much in the beginning that we have a lot of pictures in her baby album that look like this...
But underneath her acid reflux cries was an amazing personality just waiting to come out. When she smiled, her whole face lit up....





She was always shy, unsure of new places....






And loved a good time outdoors....







There is never any hiding it when Ella is happy, the whole world knows it...






She is the child who always crept in our bed in the middle of the night. The one who cried so hard going to preschool that her mama would leave the parking lot in tears, just waiting for the teacher to call and say she was calmed down and doing okay.....





She has outgrown the reflux, outgrown the crying at school and is more likely to watch cartoons in the morning instead of coming in our bed.....








But she will always be our baby girl.





When I heard this song, it was as if it was written for her. Happy Birthday Ella, we are so proud of you and love you so much!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at_lUnFjXg8








13 comments:

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Michelle, She is a beautiful little girl! Great pics and Happy Birthday to her!!! Come by and see my daughter all grown up! Sob,sob, times really flies appreaciate 7, its such a magical age! Cindy

Maisy said...

She is soooo stinkin' cute.

Kathleen Grace said...

What a beautiful little girl:>) 7 years old is such a sweet age, I miss my 7 year old girls! They are 18 and 20 now. Happy Birthday Ella!

Julie said...

Happy Birthday Ella!! enjoy this time Michelle they grow up so fast my baby just turnd 21 yesterday.
Have a wonderful week
julie

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest said...

Love that song!! Here's wishing the happiest of Happy Birthday's to your sweetie!! :)

aprilfoolwed said...

Awww - Happy Birthday Ella! My second child had terrible reflux too and it had such anegative effect on his personality as a baby. I am glad Ella grew out of it beautifully!

English Cottage in Georgia said...

What a beautiful baby was and beautiful child Ella has become.
What joy she must be to you :-)
Happy Birthday, Ella!

Melissa Miller said...

Ella is a true beauty.

Happy 7th Birthday to her!

kari and kijsa said...

Happy Birthday to such a cutie!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

We have an Ella granddaughter. Your Ella is precious! Linda

Rue said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter!

I just found your blog and I think it's wonderful :)

rue

imjacobsmom said...

I sure hope Ella had a Happy Birthday! She sure is a sweet little thing. My baby is going on 15 and time sure does fly by! ~Robyn

Mary @ Framed and Tagged said...

What a precious sweetie!! And you are right...it won't be like this forever,they grow up tooooooo fast!!!