My Beautiful Bella

Isabella is growing up so quickly. My eyes were pricking with poignant tears this morning as she babbled and played. She "borrowed" my wedding ring. I realized after a few minutes that she wasn't wearing it anymore, so I said, "Bella, where is my ring?" She said, "Uh-oh!" and proceeded to search around the floor until she found it and brought it to me with a triumphant smile on her face. She also brought me a pile of stuffed bears to wrap up in a blanket. "Nigh-nigh, beah," she said. Then she wandered around looking in all the bedrooms saying, "Where Dada go?" She is just the sweetest, prettiest little thing. She has been such a blessing to our family, and I am so grateful that she is growing and developing so well. I do miss the kissable little cherub baby that she used to be, but I am so proud of the beautiful little girl she is becoming.

Isabella at her blessing in Dec. 2006

Isabella at 19 mos. with a scrape on her nose-- all that running is not without risks!