I cannot believe that I have started to plan Ella's 1st Birthday Party!! What a year! :) Where do I even begin? The commerical is right, 'Having a baby changes everything.' But, it is definiely for the better. Each day with Ella is a learning experience, she teaches me more than I could ever teach her. It is hard with Brian being gone to try and remember to tell him everything she has done each day. It is so wonderful to sit and watch her discover something new, watching her eyes light up. I feel blessed that she has had such a healthy first year, as she just had her first fever yesterday. I can only pray that the rest of her life will be the same!
Brian is doing well, ONE MONTH DOWN!! We are both counting the days until Ella (and I) runs into his arms at the airport! He keeps telling me, 'something very interesting happened today, but I can't tell you about it'--it makes me crazy. I am sure he will have days worth of stories to tell when he gets back. I will be so happy to have an adult to talk to that I probably won't want to listen! :)
Brian was able to meet the Asst. Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Two of my best friends from home (Angela & Lyndee) came to visit last weekend, it was the first time since I can remember that we had more time than just a quick lunch together--it was such a wonderful time! Ella loved having more playmates than just mom and mom enjoyed the break!!
Lyndee, Angela, Ella & I
It won't be long until we begin our trip home to Texas for the month of March--birthdays and a wedding, put your party hats on! :)
