Ellie Marie: One Year

Happy Birthday Baby Girl

One year ago today I stood in Jamaica and cried.

There are witnesses to this.

I went through about 15 emotions in 5 minutes as I read the e-mail from my sister in law that informed me my niece had been born.

Then I saw the pictures.

And cried a lot more.

I loved this baby girl before I met her and now that I know her, I couldn't possibly love her more. I can't believe how quickly a year has gone by. Now my little monthly model is One and I am pretty sure the next year is going to fly by even faster than the first. I love watching you grow and I love that I have trained you to smile your little booty off as soon as you see my camera.

Happy First Birthday Ellie Marie.

Before we get to the party pics here are a couple from this summer:

Ellie's momma brought along some party decorations for some pictures. One day I will be sure to tell Ellie all of the GRIEF her momma got from her daddy and uncle for throwing such a cute party.

A YEAR OF ELLIE:

Hmm these all look strangely familiar...

Big Girl walking up to her party all by herself. (sigh) It breaks my heart.

"You're getting all this right? I only make this grand entrance once ya know?"

Ellie's cousin, Katie made her this awesome cake to have all to herself. I was jealous, it was yummy.

Practicing for a stroll at the mall with purse in tow..

Happy Birthday Ellie.

Uncle Andy and I love you and are so proud of you!