Little Miss and My Mister

Can they be any cuter?  Nope. 

The many faces of Ella.

What a joy out little Miss Ella is.  We just can't stop watching her...and taking pictures of her.  She is the absolute love of your lives.  We feel so blessed to have the most amazing kids on the planet.

1 week old...already.

My little Ella,

You have been in the world only one little week, and all I can keep thinking is...how did it go so fast?  You have already brought such happiness and joy into our lives.  You have completed our hearts that were missing you for so long.  You are my light.  I love you so much.

Love,
Mommie

My little Valentine

A girl!  I have a girl!!!  I get to get her all fancied up!!  Jaxon wouldn't come near my camera today, or I would have a pic of him, too.  He won't let me get him fancied up.  He said today... " I can't wear a red shirt today.  There is no Star Wars on that shirt."  So...I fancied Miss Ella.  So cute.

 Look at her!!!!!!  She has teeny, tiny leggings on!

All dolled up for Valentine's Day!

So precious

I love her.  She is so cute.

She looks so little in this carseat...the picture just does not do her justice.  She is soooo tiny!

I love it when her little eyes go crossed! 
I love you little miss.

Introducing Miss Ella Rose Rich

She's here!!!  She's here!!!  She is finally here!!!  Our little Ella Rose was born on February 9, 2011 at 8:33pm.  She was 6 pounds 6 ounces and 20 inches long!  (Isn't it funny how every one wants to know her stats?) 

She is perfect. I love that she came into this world screaming!  It means she will be strong and confident.  Well...at least I think so.  I know that sounded like it came from some awesome book of knowledge.

The nurse moved her head so I could take a picture of her.  He looked like he man-handled her!  (I wanted to kick him!) 

She was 8 days early!  She came a bit unexpectedtly!  Danielle and I went to breakfast and we were determined to have red velvet pancakes. During pankcakes (awesome pancakes, I might add) Ella was determined to come that day!  Contractions started and from there...Ella was on her way!!

Danielle was AMAZING!!  I was a mess...of course.  I could not stop bawling.  She came out in 2 pushes!!!  It was incredible.  The minute I saw Miss Ella, I was in love.  Simply, Madly, Deeply. 

It was an amazing day.  One that we will remember for the rest of our lives.   There are no words...

We love you Ella Rose.  You are the prettiest girl in the whole wide world.  Thank you for completeing our lives. 

A boy and his mud...

It was a GORGEOUS day yesterday!  So, of course we pretended it was Spring and did yard work.  As we trimmed rose bushes, mowed lawns, and pulled weeds, Jaxon played in the mud.  He must have played in this little puddle for an hour.  I love that he is 5 and loves playing in the mud.  I love that he is so darn cute.  I love that he is so mellow.  I just LOVE HIM!!  He was happy as a clam...in the mud.  :)