Look Who's Smiling

We are finding that Ella is definitely a morning person. After her first bottle of the day she's happy to kick her feet, wave her hands and flash this beautiful smile. Her smile makes us all smile and we're happy to finally have some photographic proof of this morning joy!

Baby Ella Comes Home

Ella and mommy came home on December 23, we were all happy they were home before Christmas! We're getting adjusted to a new schedule and used to a crying baby in the house. It's all a joy and I'm getting quick at putting my hands over my ears. Max loves the baby but, from what I'm told, he's much less interested in her than he ever was in me. The novelty is gone and he's getting much too old to care!

Ella's met even more of her family since she's been home. Aunt Laurye came for Christmas and Gram and Pop came for a visit in the new year. I'm always happy to introduce everyone to my baby, Baby Ella Princess, as I like to call her. We are so thrilled to have her in our forever family!

Welcome to the Family

While mommy and Ella were held up in a Boise, ID hotel for a couple weeks they had some special visitors. Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Scott, Aunt Andrea, Grace and Ian made trips to see the new member to the family. Everyone was happy to help out with bottle duty and give mommy a much needed rest.

It's official...I'm a big sister!

As I'm sure you have all heard, there has been an addition to the Blackford family! I have waited to post pictures as we were still in the 30 day obligatory waiting period during which the birthparents may have changed their minds about Ella joining our family. This time has now passed and I am thrilled to introduce my baby sister.

Ella May Blackford was born on 12/11/11 in Emmett, Idaho. She was 6 pounds 12 ounces, 19 inches and was born at 10:10pm. We received a call from the adoption agency the next moring and were on a plane that day to meet her. It was love at first sight! I'm so excited to be a big sister and am a HUGE help to mommy!