4th of July

July 4th will always be such a special day for Jose and I, as it was the day I went into labor with our sweet girl. Knowing your birthday is the day after the 4th is going to be such a fun and exciting thing for Ella as she gets older! She already says how awesome it is that every birthday eve she gets fireworks!! Who could ask for anything more!

This year we continued our tradition and headed over to our friends Kirsten and Brian's to celebrate! We ate, drank, and watched the girls play the night away. Kirsten even set up a sweet birthday celebration for Ell, with presents, balloons, and a cake. Doesn't get much better. 

Happy Birthday America! 

4th of July Style

July 4th is a very special day for Jose and I. It's the day our sweet girl was finally on her way to meet Mom and Dad!

Two years ago on The 4th of July, I was lounging at my Mom and Cortie's pool steadily feeling contractions from our sweet girl. I was 10 DAYS LATE(shoot me), and was eagerly awaiting Ella's arrival. I was contracting all day, and as the night went on, I began having to breathe through a few. I was also having a very hard time feeling any movement from our girl. So.... around 11:00 p.m., we headed for the hospital for what I knew would be the arrival of our sweet Be. 

Ella Catherine arrived on July 5th at 5:56 in the evening, 16 hours later! So, I think it is only fitting that our girl have several cute outfits for her birthday month. Don't you?!

Linking up here for Trendy Tot! Here are a few outfits Ella's worn this past week in cerebration of the 4th. 

Here she is on the 4th! 

Bow: Polkadot Posies

Dress: Crazy 8

Shoes: Saltwater Sweetheart Sandals(Red)

Ella was mad because she wanted to go to Gigi's to swim. We were going to our pool instead! She pouted a bit on the way, but then was her happy, happy self once we arrived. I had to post these pics because they are so funny to me. Typical, strong-willed Ella. I'm in for it!

Here's a closer look!

Hair Clip: Polkadot Posies
Bathing Suit: Old Navy
Water Shoes: Old Navy

Ella's cousins Anika, Nora, and Stella(Yes, they are triplets) gave her this suit as a birthday present. They were so excited to be giving her the same suit they had on. So sweet! Thanks girls. 

Bow & Clip: Polkadot Posies
Sunglasses: Carters
Bathing Suit: GAP

This next little number I love. It's perfect for summer and she's worn it several times already this month.  I didn't get too many pics of this one, but I did manage to get one. Well.....kinda!

Flower Clip: Polkadot Posies

Romper: Crazy 8

Shoes: Saltwater Sweetheart Sandals(Red)

I just LOVE dressing Ell up for the holidays. It's so fun. Thanks again for stopping by. Hope you all had a safe and fabulous 4th!