Ella and Zoë: Elise (and Kevin's) Graduation

Monday, June 7, 2010

Elise (and Kevin's) Graduation

I am so proud of my niece Elise and her boyfriend Kevin -- Friday night they graduated from high school, both with honors!! Way to go Elise, keep reaching for the stars and making choices that feel right in your heart. I love you so much, and so do Zoe and Ella : )

5 comments:

The Mommy said...: Congrats to your lovely niece:)
I love the first picture, they seem to be so fond of her!; June 7, 2010 at 9:26 AM
beingzaraandzidan said...: congrats to ur niece. she is pretty. Love all the pics but the 1st ones my fave!; June 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Taylor said...: Congrats to your neice, she is a real beauty!; June 7, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Annie said...: Congrats to your niece!! She is so beautiful. God bless her and I wish she have so many triumph on her life.; June 7, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Heather said...: Congratulations to your niece, she is such a beauty!; June 8, 2010 at 8:53 AM

The Beginning of the Adventure . . .

After trying and waiting for a long time, June 26th 2006 was the estimated due date of Baby A and Baby B. We were thrilled. But a little over 10 weeks early our doctor decided it was time for us to meet the babies. On Wednesday, April 19th at 6:49 pm, Ella Marie was born. We named her after Tom’s mom, Della Marie, and her name means 'Light'. She weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces, was 16 inches long and was perfect. At 6:51 pm, Zoë Dianne was born. We named her after my mom, Dianne, and her name means ‘Life’. She weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces, was also 16 inches long and was perfect too.

Both girls stayed in the NICU for almost 2 months and did really well, especially considering all of the 'what could have/should have beens'. It was a 'one step forward two steps backwards' type of dance those first few weeks, but after 47 days we brought Zoe home and 10 days later brought Ella home. FINALLY, we were all four under the same roof, and were ready to start the next exciting chapter in our lives . . .

Ella and Zoe turned FIVE this April and are THRIVING. They are fun, funny, naughty and sweet. The joy they bring to our lives is immeasurable. They are also really fun to take pictures of : )