happy 3rd birthday, ellington

ellington "hedgie" virginia white

you are 3 years old today...how can that be? 3 years ago you made us parents, what a blessing and privilege it has been.

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 this is our prayer for you as you continue to grow in God's love and grace. we pray that you learn to know him as your personal Savior and trust Him to help you through out your life.

you have always been a "lover", wanting to snuggle, cuddling and spend one on one time with either mommy or daddy

you LOVE your puppy and he LOVES you {especially when you have treats}

you're such a good helper taking care of him for us {first born girl thing...i think} you let him in and out, put him away when it's time to leave and feed him his breakfast and dinner.

you always have a smile on your face, ready to play, be silly and simply love life!

water babe...you LOVE the water. you are fearless! you have learned to swim on your own, float and go under the water. this summer...it's time to take on the diving board!

mommy's little helper

i love your thoughtfulness and willingness to help when needed. you love to help during dinner time and even cleaning up the house. you'll put your own clothes away and know just where things go. your brother is starting to follow your lead, so thank you!

you're mommy's test photo and usually don't mind taking the spotlight. you like to think of cute pictures and then see how they turn out.

you have conquered many things outside this year... your bike, scooter, trampoline, swing (pumping on your own) and teaching tackle how to chase and catch. you LOVE to be outside, doesn't matter if it's sunny, raining or even snowing.

you are a quick learner and want to know about everything. at 3 years old you know your...

colors, count 1-12, count one to one, a few letters, E is for Elle, Elizabeth, Emily & Ellery, B is for Beckett, Uncle Bryan, A is for apple, D is for Daddy, name spelling {sort of...elel is your version}, shapes, address/city, full name, birthdate

how to...use an ipad, iphone, & camera

you make us smile and laugh each day sweet girl. you have the sweetest laugh and voice. you get so excited about the littlest things.

dear ellington,

we love you very much..."to the moon and back". each day we fall more and more in love with the little girl God has made you to be. we enjoying teaching you about Him and His love for you. you have such a curious spirit, wanting to know about everything around you, your questions amaze us and show us just how much you are thinking. we are so thankful for the joy you have for life and how you have grown to be the big sister who is willing to teach, play and have fun with your little brother. a second little mommy for sure! it is our hope that you continue to find the joy in life each day, love others for who they are, and share God's love with everyone around. what a blessing you are in our life and family. we couldn't imagine it any other way. you make us think, laugh, and love more. happy 3rd birthday sweet ellington!

we love you..xoxo,

mommy & daddy