We celebrated Ella's 2nd Birthday on Tuesday. We had a nice family day. I made cupcakes in the morning and then we spent the day driving up the coast. We stopped and had lunch at one of our favorite spots and then took Nora on a little shopping spree. I felt so much gratitude that day. I'm very thankful to be only two years out from my loss and have such a beautiful, living baby to love on. I dressed Nora in a beautiful tutu because I felt like it was a celebratory outfit. On the way home, we stopped at the beach and wrote Ella's name in the sand. Ella sent us two beautiful Monarch butterflies while we were there. In the evening, we light candles and sang Happy Birthday. We also have a tradition that we started last year of writing in a birthday card. This year, I purchased a silhouette pic of my favorite ultrasound image as her birthday gift.
As usual, the days leading up to her birthday were pretty emotional and seemed worse than the day itself. Even though I celebrate Ella's life in small ways every day, it is nice to know that March 15th that will always be her special day.
Thank you to all my wonderful friends who sent their love this week. xo
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Wishing your beautiful Ella a belated happy second birthday. The pictures are beautiful and I love Nora's tutu, so special. I hope the coming days are gentle for you. xx
ReplyDeleteI Love love love the cupcake set. Did you order the pinwheels or make them? You didn't say you got them - they are perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow do you like the canvas of her ultrasound? It looks like it came out really good. I love it.
Gosh - I feel like I missed out on a party or something. But we did sing and blow out a candle for Miss Ella. She is celebrated - we just wish we could see her toddling around in her own tutu!
Thinking of you and baby Ella so much and wishing she was here with her baby sister.
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What a beautiful day you shared. Look at all those roses!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to remember Ella. Thinking of you Bree!
ReplyDeleteYou celebrated Ella in a wonderful way on her birthday. Nora looks so cute and festive! Sending love & hugs....
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww Ella's day looks like it was perfect (as it can be without her here). Nora was definitely represnting in the tutu ;) I think of Ella often and especially when I see butterflies. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day and way to celebrate your little sweetheart, Ella. Nora looks like a little doll as she honors her big sister. Thanks for sharing, Bree. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteSending you love and hugs always Bree. My heart goes out to you and I'm tearful for you knowing the intense grief that birthdays bring. I'm holding you close.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and thank you for the sweet words on my blog.
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what a beautiful day!! I am sorry my card was late :(
ReplyDeleteLots of love and hugs! Happy birthday beautiful Ella!
ReplyDeleteI love Ella's cupcakes. And yes, Nora's tutu is the perfect outfit for her big sister's birthday. : )
ReplyDeleteCupcakes look so yummy! What a beautiful day it sounds like. Love the bday card idea & her ultrasound pic.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry I didn't say anything to you on the 15th, but with Lily's birthday on the 16th, my mind has been all over the place. Happy birthday to sweet Ella. I know what you mean about having a special day that belongs all to our girls. Even though I try to remember her in special ways all the time. I feel like I am constantly looking for things with Lilys on it. Like I'm literally obsessed with buying things and making things for her. Weird?
ReplyDeleteYou have given me a good idea. I think I'll start writing in a special card each year for Lily's birthday and store it in her memory chest.
With Lily's first birthday, I had NO idea what to expect. I feel like the entire month of March has this fog over it. But, like you, I feel like the days leading up to the 16th were the hardest. There were lots of tears on her birthday, but a lot of peace as well. The days since then have been a little easier, but I'm definitely ready for March to be OVER!
Question-did you do something special to that silhouette picture of your favorite ultrasound image? I absolutely love it! I'd love to do one for Lily like that.
Much love to you and Ella always! ♥
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