December 16, 2007

She's 3!

At 11:58 am, 3 years ago on December 16th, T and I welcomed our little girl into the world. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 3 oz and was 20 inches long. We headed into the hospital at 9:30 that morning for a scheduled c-section. The reason for a c-section (because I didn't have one with Quintin) was due to pl*acenta pre*via.

Noelle's due date was December 23, but because of having her c-section, we were able to schedule it up to a week early. Noelle shares her birthday with her cousin, Nicole - who is 12 today!


My dearest Elle,

Your smile, dimple and love for life can keep me going on my hardest days. You have a look that says "Its okay mom, I'm here to make you smile!" And you do. You are my sunshine, little girl.

In your baby book, I have "smiley" written all throughout it. As a baby, you would make noises just to get people to look at you so you could smile at them. You always smiled and giggled when you saw your big brother! And now, you are such a helpful big sister to your baby brother. Your smile lifts away the fog.

Your desire to make everything fun keeps our family from becoming too serious! I love you, little peanut. Happy 3rd B*i*r*t*h*d*a*y!! Love, Mom




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21 comments:

Susan said...

She's absolutely adorable! I think she kind of resembles her Mama! And her birthday is so close to her sibling...that's kind of neat, too. I shared a birthday with my cousin (and my stepMom) and most years I really liked it.

Happy happy birthday to your sweet girl!

Hugs,

Susan

Tracy said...

Awwww... she's so precious! HAppy birthday, Elle!

weavermom said...

Oh - she's just beautiful. I love the last picture - it captures exactly the impression I have of her. :)

MorningSong said...

Happy Birthday Elle!!! So precious!

She was due on my birthday! :)

Hope you had a great weekend of celebrating!

Much blessings friend!

... said...

happy birthday, elle!

i can see why you wrote that she keeps you smiling. how could you not? i love that last picture of her. and, oh, how i hope i still know you when she's a teenager. those are gonna be some fun times :]

that was a nice letter to her.

Kelli said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!!!! What a cutie!
Hugs,
Kelli

Just Mom said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELLE!

Susan said...

Happy Birthday Elle. MISS PERSONALITY, just like her Mom!!!!
((hugs))
Susan

Lori said...

Happy 3rd Birthday Elle!!!

That was fun seeing all of the pictures of her growing and changing.
She is so adorable.

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed your post!!! The last picture is absolutely precious!!! :)

Happy Birthday Elle!

jennifer said...

Happy Birthday Elle!!!

Oh gee she is Three:)

May the year be one of happiness, learning and lots of what she already has...love:)
Jennifer

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

What a sweetie! Happy Birthday Elle!

Anonymous said...

Aren't girls fun? I'm so glad Noelle has blessed your life.

Love the last picture, it's a whole new side of Elle! GREAT!

WooHoo, I have a photo for my coffee table of the kids...just precious! Thanks!

Tracy said...

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweetheart!! I loved seeing all your pictures. You made me smile!

:)

Tammy said...

Oh, Happy Birthday to your sweet little girl! She's so cute!
And I remember when my youngest turned 3 and thinking, where did my baby go?!
But guess what...now she's five and a half and she's still very much my baby!

And I also loved the photo of you and your husband in the post below...what a lovely couple you make! :)

Heidi Jo Comes said...

happy birthday to the sweet three year old! isn't it bittersweet watching them grow and move on from year to year. i love the changes and look forward to them always, but i miss the days gone by too...

Kari said...

Happy Birthday Elle!

Three years go really fast don't they? Savor every moment...they are growing up way too fast!

Jill said...

Happy Birthday sweet girl! I hope your year ahead is fun and wonderful!

Tina said...

awwwww that was so sweet!!! Happy Birthday Elle!!

Pen of Jen said...

Well I must invite YOU over to *see* the winners of the anniversary giveaway post...it is just below the caption contest:)!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer

Tropical Mexican said...

I didn't realize that Elle and Sophie are only a month apart. They sure would have some fun. Next time we come to PA we should get them together. Do you thing one room can contain both their personalities? Merry Christmas