Ella Bella

It was a hot Sunday today, just like 6 years ago when you were born to two unsuspecting parents.  We never knew we could love a little person so much.  We never knew that you would have Daddy's brains (lucky duck), Mommy's emotional and sensitive heart, Daddy's determination and Mommy's love for babies and animals.  We never knew that you would love ice cream and Freddy's french fries - although we could have guessed based on who gave birth to you.  We never knew you would have dark hair and green eyes love to dance around the living room.  We just never could have imagined your amazing spirit that God has given you. 

The moments after you were placed on my belly I said, "What is it?" (Sorry for calling you "it") and your Daddy responded, "I don't know!!!  I can't see!!" as his eyes were full of tears.  He wiped away the tears and announced "It's a GIRL!".  I responded with, "NO WAY!" (Again, sorry for that).  You see, I was certain you were a boy despite having a very vivid dream of birthing a baby girl with dark hair while pregnant with you.  My next words were, "You're HUGE!!" (Sorry, I could teach a class on what not to say to a child.....).  At 9 pounds 8 ounces we had no clue you would be our smallest of three babies.  Thank you for surprising us that day and every day since then. 

We love you, Ella Sue, more and more each day....if that is even possible. 

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