One thing I have always been diligent about, is having professional (JC Penney) pictures done of my kids for all the milestones. I have been perfect about doing it with all 3 kids beginning at 6 weeks old, then 4 mos, 6 mos, 9 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos and then each year on their birthday after that. I was almost a month late in doing Ella's 2 year old pictures but thankfully did them a week before she was diagnosed. Boy am I glad that I did because can you imagine how much it would have bothered me to not be able to take her to get those taken for the next 6 months while she has to stay out of public!!! Anyway, I thought it would be nice to post some pics of her besides in the hospital to remind you of the Sweet Ella Grace that we all know and love (okay, maybe I am a little partial)!! I am hoping that these photos will help me on those days when I am sooooo weary from living in a hospital, to remember what we are fighting for!!







Okay...I lied....here are a few from the last few days in the hospital. Here is one of her in her hospital gown right before they took her in to do her broviac line. I just thought she was so cute in her little "dress". It reminds me that I can't wait for her to walk so she can start wearing dresses again.

Here is Ella with
Peanut's Mom, Sara, who came to visit us yesterday. I have never met Sara but I so enjoyed her visit. She was so kind to bring me some lunch and help me to pass the time by quickly. I look forward to our next visit!!

Ella practicing her new job as a fashion model for Baby Legs. Isn't she cute!!!

Ella's new play yard. I wanted her to be able to get down on the floor but didn't want her crawling all over the room so I went out and found this at Target. I think it will work perfectly!!
And thank you for the HUGE response about sending pictures for Ella's wall. I cannot wait to start receiving them!!!
The pictures are adorable!!! Ella is the cutest:) Be brave sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteLove ALL these pictures and I love your little girl so much ...
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the recycled babylegs ... another good luck charm courtesy of Miss Z!
Love those pictures, especially the 2nd one and the belly shot - such cute attitude!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley adorable pictures, really love each single one of them.
ReplyDeleteQuite a model you have there, love the poses, the one with her one leg up toes pointed down...wow
Was fun chatting on FB, hope you get a great nights sleep and are all fresh for tomorrow.
Hugs to Ella when you see her.
I could just eat this little girl up! She is the cutest thing in the world even NOW!! She really looks so good Denise!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the 2 year old pics, precious outfit!
Hope you got my email, TEXT ME!!
Oh, I just love the one with her crinkly face!! You are not partial, you are absolutely right. She is adorable and loveable. Can you please email me your address mandd3 at hotmail.com so I can add another face to your wall?
ReplyDeleteAs always praying for her and your family.
She is absolutely precious and beautiful! You will find the play yard has tons of uses! We have one and it goes with us to the lake and wherever we need to let The Skink loose but keep her safe :)
ReplyDeletePrayers still coming your way!
LOVE, Love, love those darling pictures! That made my day! Hope she enjoys the play yard! I haven't received your address yet for the picture!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I could just eat her up. Shes adorable! I just love that little belly shot and her modeling those little baby legs...to cute!!! She sure is a beauty! I love the idea @ the play yard! Good thinking mama! :-) Hey we never heard back from you for your address...we need to send you a picture. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe is so beatiful! We are praying for her!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are absolutely ADORABLE!!! And she is quite the model:) Ohhh those cheeks.....we just LOVE her to pieces!!
ReplyDeleteBTW, we will be sending out Miss Ella's package first thing tomorrow morning:)
What a sweetheart! Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable pictures! I love the belly shot one! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have gotten these taken when you did!
And, how nice of Peanut's Momma to come visit!
Praying for your sweet girl! Love, Hugs and Prayers!!!
Ella is really very sweet and cute... and indeed very brave...
ReplyDeleteTake care little angel...
She's so precious Denise. I love her legg warmers.
ReplyDeletegreat color on her. You and I would get along so well, I do the same with pictures with all of the kids 3mos, 6mos, 9 mos and every year and ours are from JC P too,lol.So glad you were able to get those done before she got sick. Can't wait for more updates with good news.
ReplyDeleteI just want to scoop her up and give her the biggest hug ever! I love her "dress" =)
ReplyDeleteI had a package shipped to you - they said it could take up to 2 wks...but hopefully you will get it sooner.
Also, working on pics to send.
Hope you all are having a "good" day. Prayers are still coming!
Oh those pics are too cute. I might need one for my DS friends wall! I'll send a pic of Jax, how big of one do you want?
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ReplyDeleteWe are still thinking about miss Ella!! I LOVE her 2 year old pictures. She is so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are adorable (Of course, they are of Ella how could they not be?)
ReplyDeleteSo thankful you had them taken before she was diagnosed.
I am in love with all Ella's pictures, especially the one with her little leg kicked out behind her. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love love the pics! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG the pictures are adorable. Her smile is contagious and that last one of her belly put a really big smile on my face. She sure does make a great model for the baby legs. Good thinking on the play yard.
ReplyDeletewhat ADORABLE pictures!!! I also love the ones of her in her "baby legs" :) the little play area in her room looks fun too!
ReplyDeleteI got your address from Lacey and am planning to order some pics of Anne & Whitney to you to help cheer you guys up :) You will have to take a picture of your "picture wall" and post for us all to see... what a great idea to have everyone send pictures of all of ella's friends!!!
What beautiful pictures of your beautiful little girl!! :)
ReplyDeleteHUGS!
Love her 2 year old photos... so cute. But she's just as adorable in her cute little baby legs or a hospital nightie. I'm thinking of her often and keep her and your family in our prayers!
ReplyDeletesending many prayers your way for sweet ella! my goodness she's a cute little thing, isn't she?!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pics! What a sweet-heart. Tickle that yummy tummy for me, please! Pics coming from us soon. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Ella's 2 year pictures! She is so cute in all of them! I'm glad you had another visitor and it looks like your idea of putting the play yard in Ella's room is working great!
ReplyDeleteShe cannot get any cuter!
ReplyDeleteLove that budha belly. She is so stinkin cute!
ReplyDeleteI think of you guys daily in my prayers.
Love all the pics, especially the one with the belly shot. lol. too cute! so nice seeing some smiles in the hospital pics
ReplyDeleteLove all the pictures of sweet Ella and her beautiful smile. It's amazing to see her still smiling after all she has been through! We are thinking of you every day and sending our love your way!
ReplyDeleteLove those pictures. You are so good to get them done. Kaelyn will be getting her first professional photos for her 1 year birthday...we're a little slow on that front but I'm so excited to do them! Can't wait to see pictures of her wall with everyone's pictures.
ReplyDeleteso many cute pictures! I don't ever tire from seeing her cute little face! That playyard thing looks like a great idea! I would liove to participate in the picture thing too....my email is keciajcox@msn.com
ReplyDeleteLove love those pics..
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love her photos! She is so dang cute, and that belly shot is too much. :) Hehe adorable.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found a fence! Is it helping to give her more entertainment?
I love those pictures of her! She would be the perfect little baby legs model!
ReplyDeleteI thought i had commented on this post...I guess not. I LOVE these pics. Ella is too sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove the belly picture! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are absolutely precious!
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