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Jared's birthday, first swim, good times.

Nothing like a birthday nap with the cutest lil baby.

Ella's Happy Day

Dear Ella,

I know you are a big girl now, 6 is a pretty big girl. But can you stay a little girl for just a little bit longer? Kids these days grow up so fast. . . it is okay if you want to do things on your own and stay up late and play with friends, and count to 100 and write in cursive, but can you still do these things too:

call General Conference: "Jennifer conference."

sing songs with your little vibrato voice. in the car, and at church, and at home. it makes me smile and giggle.

insist that I give you 2 kisses before getting on the bus. One at the door and one at the bus.

hold my hand at the store.

ask for "2 things" (that I love about her) each night before bed.

say ickstusting when something is gross.

climb into bed with Rory when you get scared at night.

draw me 53 pictures everyday that usually include butterflies, hearts, flowers, rainbows, and the words: I love you mommy.

I know that whatever you are doing it will be cute and lovely and beautiful. You are such a sweet, smart and funny girl. I love you!! Happy 6th birthday, Ella Maurine.

A Birthday Photo Essay from Finish to Start

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