Eloise Ruth

I managed to get some shots of Ellie on Wednesday while the girls were at Joy School. No smiles, no poses, but I'm learning to work with that.

Here's what I wrote in my journal about this little one today: I do love Ellie's age. She's still so small and is such a sponge. It's amazing how much she understands even though she's not talking yet. She's been able to say Mom, Dad, and Papa for a while now. Yesterday she said, "sister" clear as day. She signs the rest and now she'll shake her head "no" a lot. Sometimes she nods. I remember about six months ago when she first learned to shake her head "no" and nod "yes," which she would do very emphatically.

This is my favorite.

She has this beautiful little sprinkle of freckles across her nose that I've been counting on Sundays while we snuggle and struggle during Sacrament. I think she's up to twenty-two.

This one has got me wrapped around that tiny finger. Has since I worked so hard to get her here.