July 8, 2011

It's all about Ellary...

July 8, 2006 at 3:37 a.m.  Welcome to the world Ellary Gracen!

Ellary's entrance into this world was met with a number of road blocks and because of these unfortunate events she was born via c-section.  My frustration in having a c-section is based solely on the fact that mine was completely unnecessary, but I digress.  What really matters is that our baby girl was healthy and eventually safe in my arms.  I was so happy to see that face.  So many tears of joy.

My sweet baby girl.  When I was home on maternity leave with Ellary I would just sit for hours holding her while she slept.  I never wanted to put her down.

Happy First Birthday!

Ellary wasn't too sure about the cake.  She wanted nothing to do with digging in and smashing it all over her face.

Happy Second Birthday!

Ellary had a party with her friends at daycare.

And we spent the evening a Chuck E. Cheese.  

Happy Third Birthday!

A princess birthday at home with the family.

Happy Fourth Birthday!

Peter Pan.  He's so dreamy.

Ellary had a wonderful fourth birthday and celebrated with all her friends.

Happy Fifth Birthday!

What a beautiful girl.  Getting so big!

We met Dad at the office for lunch and then went to the park to test drive Ellary's new scooter.

Ellary has been asking to go to Chuck E. Cheese so Adam thought we should spend her birthday dinner there. He was right because she couldn't have been more excited.

Ellary is dancing it up while Shila films her music video.

Ellary, my first born, you taught me what it meant to love something more than life itself.  What a beautiful person inside and out.  You are sensitive, thoughtful and kind.  You are wise way beyond your years.  In fact, sometimes I am frightened by the level of insight you have.  You are a wonderful daughter and an amazing big sister.  I love you so much.  It is an honor to be your mother.