One

"The days are long, but the years are short."

I remember being up for a 3 am feeding one morning when Ella was only a few months old. I was so, so very tired and can remember thinking to myself, "I can't wait until she's one. I can actually sleep at night, we'll be on a real schedule, she'll be more independent ... " Then I blinked and before I knew it, a whole year of my baby's life had flown by.

Happy first birthday to our precious, sweet, silly, funny, happy, mischievous, giggly, beautiful little Ella. Your mommy, daddy, and big sister love and adore you more than we could ever put into words.