Elliana Rose is 9 months old

Ella Bella,

Happy out/in (9 months outta the womb/9 months in) birthday. I can't believe you have blessed our world for 9 months now! You are truly a miracle in my eyes and I can't imagine life without you. You are my reason for life. You make me smile from ear to ear. You are my everything. I can't wait to give you the world. Teach you life lessons. Have our mommy daughter conversations. Have spa days together. Go shopping together.

We hope to fill you childhood with the best memories, baby girl.

• You favorite thing to do is "big girl." This is where you raise your arms above your head.
• You love to dance. Nonnie and I took you to your first concert, Bonnie Raitt. You were a hit. You were dancing with everyone and they all goo'd and gaa'd over you.
• You still have just the 2 bottom teeth.
• Once again I am waiting for the day I turn around and you have crawled from one spot to another. You are almost there. But I think you want to walk rather than crawl. But you have crawled little bits at a time.
• You love love love to be outdoors. Which I am so excited for Fall! But that means winter is around the corner and mommy will have to be creative to keep you entertained for the bitter cold months. 
• You love to eat the mail aka paper.
• You say mama more and more.
• You love to clap your hands.

Height: 28 inches (75%)

Weight: 20.02 lbs (75%)

Here is to so many more memories and good times ahead.