Happy 6th birthday, my sweet

When I became a mom I would always hear people say, "Don't blink....she will be all grown up before you know it..." Now granted, there were those days that I would wonder if I would ever have the strength to make it through.....but for the most part, all of those people were right. It has gone by fast! Ellie is turning 6 today. What a little blessing she is to so many.

Ellie, you are Mommy's peanut...and you always will be. I love you more and more each day. I thank you for being such a great big sister to Reid. He is lucky to have you to look up to. I treasure each day with you, and I love you to the moon and back. Happy 6th birthday, Ellie!!!!

Sept. 4, 2004....Welcome to the world, Ellie Marie!

Sept. 2005- 1 year and so sweet

Sept. 2006- 2 years and getting a little ornerier!

Sept. 2007- 3 years and very excited to become a big sister soon!

Sept. 2008- 4 years....and the real orneriness begins! You always give us a good laugh, El!

Sept. 2009- 5 years....always ready for the camera. The big decision of this year was to grow your hair long. You would ask me every morning after waking up if your hair looked longer than the day before. Sweet....

Sept. 2010- 6 years old. Happy birthday, Ellie. I could not be more proud of you. You have just completed your first week of kindergarten and have done exceptionally well. I can't believe how fast you are becoming a little lady. Love you forever and ever, little one.