Happy 1st Birthday Ella

Wow, seriously wasn't I just meeting this little face like yesterday? I am always AMAZED how much babies grow the first year of life. And it is even more amazing how our little Ella Rose is just such a huge part of the family and I can't imagine life without her sweet smiling face! She is funny, smart, strong, sweet, curious, kind and sassy already! I can't wait to see what the coming years will bring for her.
I miss this dark mop of hair she was born with. She is another blondie though, like her sissy.
And this picture cracks me up because their little relationship has also grown and changed so much. When Ella first came home, Lily liked her but really didn't acknowledge the presence of someone other than her. Now they are constantly playing/fighting/laughing/crying/loving/biting/kissing/hitting and always wanting to be a part of what the other one is doing. So much fun these sisters!
(More pictures to come)