One year ago, at this very moment, I was grasping for anything to tell me it was going to be okay.
One year ago, at this very second, I was trudging through the most defining moment of my life.
It is hard...right now...to think of where I was. It is hard to remember those moments.
But today?
Today was beautiful.
Today was healing and good and so very full circle.
My heart is full.
She is one.
One year ago, I entered a night with my friends where they kept me afloat when I thought I was drowning.
So tonight, we are celebrating. Every beautiful woman in my life. We are joining together to celebrate each other. Tonight will be beautiful.
So much more to come from today.
Thank you for celebrating with us.
It is a happy day.
To Be Continued....
Saturday, January 22, 2011
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Happy Birthday Nella! And ohmygosh you throw a beautiful party! I can't wait to see the details :)
Happy birthday Nella, and Happy Day to your family!
Happy Birthday, Nella Cordelia Hampton!
Oh my goodness, is her little dress the most adorable thing I've ever seen?!? Yes:) Happy birthday, bella!
Happy birthday sweet Nella! I can't wait to see what amazing things you'll be doing in the years to come. Thanks for letting me in on the first year of your lives. Your family continues to blow me away and has totally made me rethink my whole attitude to life. (and by that I mean when I'm in certain situations I think "what would Kelle do or say?") :)
Happy Birthday, Sweet Nella! May all your wildest dreams come true!!
Nella's little dress/romper??? is AMAZING! Where did you find such a cute outfit?
Oh Goodness, I am bawling already. Anxiously awaiting more.
Happy Birthday Nella. xoxox
Happy Birthday, dear Nella! You have changed all of our lives in more ways than you will ever know. We love you even if we have never met you!! God has big plans for you... we can already see them unfolding!
Oh Happy Birthday Nella! When the song came up on the page it totally took me back to your Birth Story and how I cried reading it! So happy today was GREAT!
Happiest days to all of you! So much good stuff to come. The beauty of these moments that you share with us touch my heart deeply.
pure joy is captured in every photo. enjoy being 1 sweet nella
Happy birthday Nella! The photos are so precious.
*Sigh*. Happy ONEderful celebration! Happy Birthday dear Nella.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller
-Jennifer from Annapolis
Happy Birthday Nella. The song brings back such memories of reading the birth story for the first time and how I was so touched by your mamas rawness and perfection in her writing. Thank-you for the year and I wish you the best for year #2!
Happy BIRTH day, Miss Kelle, Happy BIRTH day to you :-) What a difference you've made in the world in the past year! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
From Elizabeth in NC
Happy Birthday, sweet Nella! You have done so much in this one short year! Your family and friends are so lucky to know and have you...and you have made their lives that much more complete.
Your Mommy's readers are lucky to know you too...and you have inspired us to do great things big and small. If it wasn't for you and your big blue eyes, this reader probably wouldn't have researched DS, wouldn't have found Reece's Rainbow, and more than likely, wouldn't have found her daughter...
On your birthday, we can all thank you for the gifts you have given US!
Many more happy birthdays ahead, sweetpea!
Happy, happy birthday, sweet lil Nella! You are as beautiful and perfect as you were when those words were first spoken about you one year ago. Your sweet face and the words of your mama have touched my life and healed something inside of me that I didn't even know needed healing.
Joy is so evident here!
Can't wait for Part 2!!!
Happy Birthday, Nella!
I am so happy to see you updated! It may sound silly, but my marriage is a mess and I'm having a hard time, and I find solace in your blog. Thank you so much for sharing the little things in life!
omg! I LOVE her dress!
Happy Birthday Nella!
Happy Birthday to Nella!! Beautiful pictures, as always. I've been reading for about a year now and never said hi, but hi now! It's been so much fun to read your blog. I check for new posts every day. :) Nella looks a lot like Lainey in the first picture. Happy Nella's Birthday to all of you!
Happy birthday sweet Nella. Big hugs from Minnesota:)
Happy Birthday Nella!
Happy Birthday Nella!
Just beautiful.
Happy Birthday baby girl! We have loved following you this past year! What a wonderful journey!
WE LOVE YOU NELLA!
My three old, Parker, is sitting on my lap singing and signing "Happy Birthday."
There are so many things I could say to this beautiful post but the only thing that seems suitable is..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELLLLLLLLA!!
Happy Birthday Nella!!!!!!!! YAAAYAYAY your ONE! YOur such a beautiful little princess:)
Happy, happy birthday little one!
I can see why your heart is full. What a wonderful, happy day. Beautiful photos. Happy birthday sweet Nella!
Happy 1st Birthday Nella!
You are such a beautiful lttle girl who along with your lovely sister Lainey has warmed our hearts as we have watched you grow through photos and stories of your first year.
Lots of love to you Nella Cordelia and to your gorgeous family.
xxxooo
Happy birthday sweet, sweet Nella! One year ago I found your blog...and it changed my life :)
One year from yesterday I will marry the love of my life.
January is a wonderful month.
Yay!! Been thinkin' about the Hamton clan all day today! Happy Birthday to Nella, and to all of you!!
Much, much love,
Nicole
Happy Birthday Nella!
Kelle - you my dear - have the most awesome crazy free spirited friends. LOVE IT!
:)
Teri
I love the photo of Nella waiving. You can see the crease across the palm of her sweet little hand!!!! One more little thing that makes her awesome!
Happy 1st Birthday Beautiful Nella !!
It's looks like you had an amazing celebration today.
I totally see you looking more and more like your wonderful big sister Lainey.
Enjoy your day pretty girl !
GASP!!!! I SOOOOO Did not expect a post today but am so excited to see some of the fun of Nellas big day. Happy Birthday Nella!!! I hope you and all of your family and friends are having a wonderful day!!!
I TRULLY ADORE your blog. I rerad some of your major stories and I must say I am impressed! I lvoe looking at your photography you are truly talented!
When I take pictures myself (I am a starter) I always think of your blog and your pictures!
You are my role model when it comes to photography!
I would LOVE to read how you budget your money, if you have any budget set up with your gorgeous family! I would love to get ideas for my own life!
Your girls are adorable! The outfits are tooo cute!
Anyway, keep up the great work sweetheart!
Katherine
Best Wishes!
www.stayyoungforever.blogspot.com
Happy birthday Nella enjoy being one.
You've come a long way Kelle,
Have a great day,
Karissa
http://my-stroke-of-luck.blogspot.com/
HAPPY B-DAY TO NELLA! Best of wishes from my whole family!
oh, such gorgeous pictures! She is such a doll! Happy Birthday to your beautiful baby! Happy celebrating to you all!
Happy Birth Day....What are those 2 high chairs for? Anxiously awaiting next post. Have a blast at the party. susan
happy birthday sweet beautiful baby.
What a fun day! Nella's dress rocks too, by the way.
Joann caught some air there, huh?
Have a wonderful night tonight celebrating sisterhood.
Happy 1ST Birthday Nella...CHA CHA CHA!
I bet you created some special special memories today that will warm your soul and last FOREVER Kelle!
Sending a huge squeeze to your sweet cheeked one (and one to her beautfiul Mamma!)
With love
Diana x
My heart is so full tonight as I watch and read about so many lovely people celebrate the amazing Miss Nella (and the rest of the Hampton crew of course). Thank you for sharing Kelle. I can't wait to hear more.
Happy Birthday Nella!
matchy matchy birthday :) so cute :) love all the vibrant colors!
enjoy!
Happy Birthday Nella!! Thanks so much for a quick post today. I have been thinking of you this weekend. Your ONEder fund is doing amazing. I love watching it grow and grow!
Happy Birthday Nella!! I can't wait to see more pictures from the wonderful party!
Happy Birthday Nella!!! :) <3
Happy, happy birthday Nella! And happy day to you too Nella's mama! Thank you for allowing us to ride alongside this journey of yours this past year! You've done well!
WOW! Looks like so much fun! And WHO sat in those HIGH CHAIRS??!!! :)
Happy B'day little one. Tell your mommy that the best is yet to come!
Oh Yay! Happy Birthday Nella! I love the color scheme!! So beautiful!!
Ah, Happy 1st Birthday Nella!!
And happy anniversary of the day you were reborn as the mama you have become, Kelle. What an amazing gift and blessing this life is.
happy birthday Nella!
Happy birthday sweet Nella! And to you Kelle - a year filled with more than you imagined. Celebration is so sweet!
Happy Birthday sweet, sweet Nella Cordelia!! She has touched countless people's lives in this one quick year; so many more to come! Can't wait to see the rest of the party!
Happy birthday to nella....
I love all the decorations I see so far. can't wait to see more...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELLA!!!
I remembered her birthday when i was coming home for my managing course.
she's such a joyful baby...
kelle, you're a very lucky woman!
xoxo from Brazil
can't wait to know more details about her party, you know, parties are your thing.
Happy First Birthday Nella!!
Happy 1st Birthday Nella! Here's to the beauty and love you've given your family and so many others! Enjoy every minute of this special day Kelle :)
Oh Happy Happy Day! How far you have come together as a family :)
Happy happy day sweet baby girl.
I'm not sure I have ever commented before, but I am always awaiting the next post.
I hope you have all had a wonderful , special day with your beautiful girls. I can't get over how much Nella looks like lainey in the first pic!
Just wanted to send birthday wishes all the way from Scotland xx
Happy Birthday sweet Nella girl! It's been so much fun watching you grow over this last year and I can't wait to see what the next year holds for you and your entire family!
Happy Birthday Nella! Happy Birth Day Kelle! I am humbled by your journey- as a mother, as a parent, as a woman, as a person. You are truly an inspiration and I feel blessed to have found your blog- I feel like I know you and that too makes me feel blessed. Have a wonderful day- :)
Happy Happy Birthday to Nella! We celebrate with you. January babies are awesome! (Our January baby turns One on Friday).
My-Oh-My! Happy First Birthda Nella!
Yourself, Your Mama, and your whole family have touched so many this past year.....please, I hope you can feel the love that is being sent to you, especially on this ever so special day!
Hugs~
Happy Birthday, Sweet Nella!
Happy BIRTHday, Kelle.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. :)
Happy Birthday Sweet Nella!! Stay Beautiful.
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY NELLA! What an incredible year!
Happy Birthday Sweet Nella...Hope you had a wonderful day with your family :)
Hugs...Pam and Ally
Thanks for sharing this year with all of us, Kelle. As mentioned above - you and Nella have given US so many gifts this year. Happy Birthday to both of you.
Her outfit is so stinkin cute! I LOVE IT!
Her outfit is so stinkin cute! I LOVE IT!
You all look so happy! Love her dress,cake,hat,really tall high chairs..lol---looked like a great party :)
Happy Birthday to Nella!
Happy 1st Birthday, Nella!
A-MAZING! Happy Birthday to your sweet, beautiful little love. After a year, I feel like we are old friends. Thank you for that.
Happy Birthday to Nella!
Happy birthday to Nella! Happy for you that you are Happy and Celelbrating life! Yay!
Happy birthday to Nella! Happy for you that you are Happy and Celelbrating life! Yay!
Happy Happy Day to you all and us , we are blessed to be a part of something so beautiful . Thanks sweet nella for touching all of us.
love and blessings
the doughtys
Happy Birthday Nella!! I have been reading on here almost a year now, my daughter was born Jan 29 and about a week later I stumbled upon your blog. I have been addicted ever since. I check every night, and when there is a new post its like JACKPOT! I love your photos and most of all I love watching the girls grow! Cant wait to see the birthday details....i have been awaiting this party
Happy Birthday Nella! Adorable!
Happy Birthday to your sweet Nella. Can't wait to hear about those high chairs in your driveway!
Happy First Birthday, Nella!
I have been thinking of your community ALL DAY wondering how the celebrations for Nella are going. Thank you for giving us a sneak into you love. Now, go and enjoy the rest of the night!
Happy 1st Birthday beautiful Nella.
Congratulations on the AMAZING total raised for the ONEder, wow!
Happy Birthday to the sweetest little girl. It has been a fabulous year of watching her grow and watching you grow as well. I'm sure you have had a wonderful time celebrating. Can't wait to see more pictures of all the fun!!
I was at the grocery store today in the checkout lane and the song Feels Like Home started playing. I just about lost it! My mind went straight to Nella and this time last year when I started following your blog with her birth story. The bag boy was asking me if I wanted paper or plastic and I was literally standing there not hearing him because I was taken back in time to a year ago when I read Nella's birth story and I was undone. The beauty of this blog, Nella, Lainey and your love for them...it has changed me forever.
Happy Birthday Nella!
Happy Birthday Nella! Have been checking all day for a post, can't wait for more pix! Love the cake, so cute!
Happy Birthday to her--she shares a birthday with my husband. Love the colors of the party and Nella's party dress she is adorable.
Happy birthday from NORWAY, Lovely NELLA!!!
Lots of birthday kisses and love from Tove
Happy 1st Birthday to sweet Nella - she looks so freakin' adorable in her party attire. Can't wait to see more. Congratulations on a wonderful year, Kelle! Have fun with all your friends and family! :)
Happy Birthday, beautiful Nella! :) Can't wait to hear more!
Happy Birthday Dear Nella!
It has been our privilege to watch you grow!
Mindy
Happy Birthday to sweet Nella! May all your dreams (and your momma's) come true!!
Happy birthday Nella!!
Happy Birthday, sweet girl! Your party looks like so. much. fun.
Happy 1st Birthday Nella Cordelia! A wonderful celebration! All these photos are so beautiful. :)))
Kelle, one year ago you were being initiated...What an amazing ongoing journey of unconditional love, joy, growth and wisdom...All will be well...
Much Love~
"When we ask the meaning of a mood, reflect upon our history, inquire into the dynamics of a physical symptom, ponder a dream, we are in dialogue with soul. When we are wrung by life, flung into dismal depths, then lifted higher than we thought possible, transformed from what we were to what we become, we are in the presence of soul..." ~James Hollis
Happy 1st birthday sweet Nella- Wow, can you believe how many lives she has touched- amazing! She is going to love looking at this blog one day :) What in the world are those tall highchair looking things??? and those gigantic balloons?? I cant wait to hear all about the party! And many hugs to sweet Lainey for being a totally rocking big sis- 3 year olds are hilarious!!
This is so completely beautiful. I remember reading Nella's birth story almost a year ago and being totally floored by your honesty and courage in telling her incredible story. Now, I am still amazed and just so happy for you and how it all really did come full circle. Much love to you and your family- I deeply believe that you and Nella are a powerhouse to be reckoned with and that you will change how Down Syndrome is viewed in this country with your positive outlook.
Happy Birthday! Can't wait to see more!!
Happy Birthday sweet Nella!! You are more beautiful everyday. You are such a loved little girl:) I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.You will do marvelous things,you will. I love these photos.Just pure blissful happiness!!Love always,The Martel Family
Happy Birthday sweet Nella!! You are more beautiful everyday. You are such a loved little girl:) I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.You will do marvelous things,you will. I love these photos.Just pure blissful happiness!!Love always,The Martel Family
Happy birthday, sweet Nella! Thrilled to see you posted a sneak peek of the party!
Jill B (Overland Park, KS)
Happy birthday, beautiful girl! Thank you for letting your mama tell us all about you and for making our hearts grow three sizes every day!
Wishing you the happiest day, the most wonderful year, and a lifetime of being loved and treasured as much as you are right this very moment.
Which is to say a LOT!
Absolutely beautiful! Love it all! The dress (seriously out of this world cute!!!) The party hat. The hugantic balloons. Amazing cake. Tallest high chairs ever. And the happy family celebrating an amazing year. I love you and your family! Happy 1st birthday to all of you! Xo
Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Little Nella :)
Happy Birthday to your beautiful little 1year old Nella
Happy Birthday sweet Nella! How absolutely precious you look today :) Kelle I am so glad that you are all having an fabulous and wonderful celebration. Thank you for sharing your awesome, amazing and completely real self with us! Inspiring & touching, I'm smiling while I'm crying.
Happy Birthday to your beautiful little 1year old Nella
Happy birthday sweet Nella! Love the cake and those chairs rock!
Happy Birthday Nella Cordelia!
Happy Birthday to sweet Nella! I can remember watching my own son dive into his 1st "smash" cake, thinking about all our family had been through that first year & how far we had come. We truly had so much to celebrate. I know that you & your family feel the same way. Can't wait for your next birthday post.
Happy, Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!
May year two be even better!!!
Happy 1st birthday, Nella! Looks like a fabulous celebration.
Happy Birthday Nella!
Michelle, IL
I've been thinking about y'all all week, knowing that you've been preparing for this amazing day. I have so enjoyed reading this blog and seeing your smiling faces. I keep telling my friends that I am in "baby love" with Nella. That little grin of hers just kills me.
My little boy just turned one about a month ago, so I know how precious this time is. And I know you enjoy every minute of it ... in fact, you inspire me to do that more often.
Happy Birthday, sweet Nella! Congrats, Hampton family. What a wonderful year you've had.
Happy 1st Birthday Nella!!! May all your dreams come true in life...I know they will! Can't wait to read more Kelle...you are soooo blessed and deserving of this beautiful love and life!!!
Happy Birthday Nella sweetie <3 You are one gorgeous little 1 year old <3
It just so happens that I got my little puppy Zayd Todd, a year ago on this day. I know it is not quite the same thing, but I feel some togetherness in it.
Happy, Happy Birthday Beautiful Nella
i can't wait to read about this day. as much as her birth story touched my heart, i know this birthday story will be even more glorious! kelle, your words are such a pleasure to read. all of them.
thank you so much for sharing your beautiful life with all of us. you make me want to make mine more beautiful too.
Isn't it amazing what can happen in a year! Happy Birthday Nella, here is to many, many, many more wonderful birthdays and wonderful days.
Happy Birthday beautiful Nella!! xox
Happy 1st birthday, sweet, sweet Nella! I'm so happy to have been on this journey with you and your family. Thank you for allowing me a little snippet into your lives! Maddie's 1st birthday is in 5 days! I can't wait to be able to celebrate her the way we should have a year ago!
Happy Birthday Hampton Family!
Happy birthday Nella bella :) Every day you make me smile.
I love it! Happy birthday, Nella! And Happy Birth Day, Kelle!
I wanted to quit lurking for a minute to say that it's been pretty amazing watching your story unfold. Thanks for sharing it so well.
Happy Birthday to Nella!! and Happy Celebrating Nella day to her Mama!!
Ahhh no I need more!!! Not like youre busy celebrating this amazing life or anything ;) Happy Happy Day sweet Nella.
Happy Birthday Nella!
I've been a silent reader for a while, and just today realized our little girls have their birthdays one day apart! Happy Birthday Nella! It's wonderful to see how God has healed your heart and given you the ability to completely embrace this precious life, and to ENJOY it at the same time. Blessings and love for another wonderful year with your girls!
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 1st Birthday Sweet Nella! And Happy Birth Day Kelle! I love that you do it up so big...so ONEderful...so right! and so much to celebrate this year. Amazing! I love it. Can't wait to see more amazing pics :o)
HAPPY, HAPPY DAY, NELLA. It's all for you, precious! To Lainey~her beautiful big sister, to her brothers Austyn & Brandyn, Mom Kelle, Dad Brett, Poppa & Gary & the rest of her incredibly amazing family~HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!!! We are all celebrating with you, the birth of this very special little angel, who has contributed so much by just being born. Much, much love.
Hugs,
Maria
Kelle~
Thank you for sharing this very special day with all of us:) The pictures are precious (LOVE the one of all 4 of you and the one of you holding Nella is priceless).
My candle blowing wish for Nella would be a life full of health, love and happiness!!
Had to do a "double-take" on the ginormous high chairs! Thought they were lifeguard chairs and was thinking a "rockin'" pool party was coming together for Nella:)
Thanks for our gift of early party pics on your very busy day:)
Susan from Boston
Today, about this moment exactly one year ago, I told my husband I was pregnant with our first baby. My whole world started to shift that day. I found your blog a couple of weeks later and have followed your journey while I walked mine. I sit here with my girl on my lap, crying happy tears for you and for Nella. Thank you for sharing your life and family. It's been a huge blessing in my life : )
happy birthday nella and hugs to all your friends and family!! what a beautiful day. thanks for blogging your life!
lishyloo
Happy Birthday to Nella!
This morning I stumbled upon a blog post from The Bump of a momma who just went though the same scary/wonderful night as you did one year ago today. I recommended that she come on over here and see how things can really turn out beautifully.
Happy Birthday, sweet Nella. You have made the world a better place!
Amazing how much changes in a year... Your story has captured the hearts of so many...Through you, I believe we have also stretched our hearts and our minds to be more accepting....
Hope you and your family had a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday Nella...
Kelle, I was clicking the little links at the bottom of your post while browsing earlier today, and I came across the post:
http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/02/bus.html
Where you say, "She's going to do big, big things, you know.", in reference to an impact Sweet girl had already made on one Daddy's life. When I read that, I got chills because DUDE! She already has and she is one years old. She has opened the heart and eyes of so many, myself included, to all sorts of beauty. I'm blessed for having been part of this journey that you have shared with so many of us. Nella was meant for greatness, and she is already on her way!
Happy 1st Birthday Miss Nella!
Happy Birthday Nella! Kamdyn's birthday is in April, and we are already planning it. I can't wait to celebrate her birth day.
Been celebrating this day with you in my heart! Cannot wait to read all about it and share in the joy through your photographs. Happy Birth Day to ALL of you! Much love!
OH WOW!!! Pure happiness! What a CELEBRATION!! Nella you are ONE! Happy happy to you-you scrumptious little!! And Kelle...that smile of yours goes to the moon and back...and girlfriend you have every reason to smile that BIG!!
Looking forward to the other pictures...thanks for sending a sneak peek!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAMPTONS!!!
Monique
Happy Birthday Nella! And thank you Kelle for letting us into your beautiful world.
From 1 Mother to another, I wish you a glorious day with your loved ones Kelle! We too have been partying & celebrating life this weekend...for my daughter's 3rd birthday!!!! And it's been MAGIC!
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY SWEET, PERFECT LITTLE NELLA!!! Nella, you...your entrance into this world...your amazing little face.....your soulful almond eyes and your life has CHANGED me & for that I am so grateful & embracing life more than ever!!! Enjoy your special day gorgeous girl!
xo
Happy, Happy Birthday, Nella! I am so so glad you were born!!
~*Happy Birthday*~ Nella bella!
Kelle I am crying right now because it was only a few weeks later that my daughter was born...and I found your blog. Somewhere along this journey God might decide that our family could be blessed by those magic chromosomes. Right now though we celebrate where we are.right.now.
Its been a year? Has it really? Its been magic. Its been meaningful. And in a few weeks we celebrate our baby girls 1st birthday....and her own unique Birth Day.
~Blessings from Michigan~
Happy, Happy Birthday sweet Nella! I hope your day is filled with happiness and joy. I've truly loved watching you grow!
Your joy jumps right off the page - chills, dude!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELLA BEAN! The world's a better place with you in it. xo
Happy Birthday Nella! And to your beautiful family, I wish you all the adventures and incredible joys this life can bring you all.
happy birthday, Nella. in one remarkable year, you have inspired people all over this big rock and roll world.
happy year one of big sisterhood, Lainey. o, yes girl. your heart reminds us all how we should see each other and ourselves.
:::sigh::: swoon with your babes, groovy mama. swoon.
big love.
ps: the girl has her mama's sparkly smile....
Dear Nella,
On your first birthday, I want to tell you a story. The story is about a mama who wasn't what she wanted to be. A mama who tried, but wasn't the best that she could be. One day she "met" you and your mama on the internet and you have changed her significantly. Your little life, your tiny little presence, made this mama BIG and I am forever grateful. Thank you sweet girl....thank you.
Happy Happy Birthday to a very sweet little girl named Nella!!!
Happy first birthday Nella!!
Happy Birthday, Nella! And Kelle! It seems like it's just as much your birth day as hers. Congratulations on rockin' it this year! I hope I will handle adversity with the same tenacity you displayed through all this. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Happy Birthday beautiful girl!
Happy Birthday Sweet Little Nella :) you are so blessed to have a wonderful family :)
Happy Birthday Nella! Can't wait to see more pics!
Today was full circle for you through my eyes, when I was pregnant with my son T21 just a a few weeks before his birth I read your birth story, today your smile in these photos and laughter heard through the images, speaks volumes and to date is the most beautiful form of advocacy. Happy Birthday Nella.
Hugs Erin (and Grady)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELLA!!!
Kelle, Can you believe that in 365 days your world was changed for ever. You grew as a mother, a wife, a friend... and not to mention how everyone else has grown to be more compassionate, loving, aware, open-hearted and more.. we all learned so much of love.
And it took one little soul, one beauty that you shared with the world... and so we all get to pay it forward... maybe for some not monetary but we share this love that you have for your children and use what we learned to give more to ours.. so Happy birthday Nella and thank you Kelle :)
C.
Beautiful as always! and moving.....
I could feel the joy and love through the pictures.
Happy Day of Birth, Sweet Nella and for you too Kelle!
Can't wait to read more!!!!!!!
Happy Happy Happy Birthday to Nella!!! The awesome-palindrome-birthday-girl!
Those super-high high-chairs in that last picture are so funny - were they part of a game or something?!? Love you guys! Say hi to my sister for me!!! :)
Dear Kelle...
Just found this article on facebook today and immediately I thought of you. Please read and post... Maybe you were born for such a time as this... to be a voice in this world. Say NO to abortion... Happy Birthday sweet Nella :0) http://childrenshospitalblog.org/will-babies-with-down-syndrome-slowly-disappear/#
What a sweet blessing you are
Nella.
I love the pictures. So glad that life has changed so much for you in one year.
Happy Birthday Baby Girl.
Happy Birthday Nella! My best friend just had a little girl this morning!!! Little Madeline will share your birthday :)
Happy happy day!!!!
From the bottom of my heart: Happy birthday Nella! You and your family have changed my life!
Happy birthday princess!
Happy Birthday Nella all the way from Houston!
Kelle, you have been an inspiration to so many people, especially in the last year! I can tell you that this blog has really changed me and I look foward all the new posts. I am still catching up with the earlier one.
Cheers to you, Nella and the whole family!
happy birthday nella,
even though i dont know you, i know you have inspired so many mothers.
many thanks to you.
happy birthday precious life!
Happy day of birth nellabean!!! your life has made this world a better place! so glad you exist and so glad your mama is such a beautiful soul who has shared this journey with us all.
what a remarkable day!!! can't wait to see all the pictures.. your heart is bursting through the computer screen kelle. love love love you all HUGE tonight!
Happy Birthday Nella!!
Happy Birthday, sweet baby. Your smile is contagious, I am so glad you enjoyed your 1st Birthday!
Heather @ http://icthroughyou.blogspot.com
Yay! Was hoping for a sneak peek. Gorgeous... can't wait to see the rest. Lovin' the crinkle-nose smiles. Pure joy.
Happy Birthday sweet Nella girl!
Big Love,
Kate
Happy Birthday sweet Nella! Thank you so much for sharing her with us!
Happy Bday Nella!
I have followed you throughout this year and has been a beautiful journey
I can't wait to see the details of the party :)
Happy Birthday, Nella. And Happy Re-Birthday to the whole Hampton family. Many blessings and much love to all of you.
Love her dress and LOVE the balloons. Cannot wait to see the rest!!! You are such a good mama.
sequinsandsippycups.blogspot.com
*tears* The very happiest tears. Happy birthday beautiful Nella. Those balloons are freaking amazing, dude!!! Smiling for u for my friend. Full circle, is a beautiful thing:)
Happy Birthday little Nella!!!
This first song... it was your blog where I first heard it from Nella's birth story. So beautiful. You've come a long way! It's been wonderful to see how Nella's changed your life. Thanks for sharing with us Kelle!
Happy birthday, Nella. :)
Happy Birthday, Nella! The party looks amazing!
Can't wait to read/see more! Happyness to Nella and your whole wonderful family!
Happy Birthday, Nella!
I'm so excited to hear more, to see pictures of true happiness! Happy Birthday Little Nella!
Congratulations on this very special milestone Kelle and a very Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl. May the upcoming year and every single one after be the happiest one of your lives.
Buon compleanno, bella Nella! Even though we don't know you, your journey has inspired us. And thank you, Kelle, for sharing the beauty of your life this year. All the best!
Happy Birthday to Nella! Happy birthday to all of you as that was the birth of your new amazing family!
I cannot wait to see the rest of the details from her party. I just started to plan my daughters 1st birthday today. It is in 5 months haha.
WOO HOO!
Nella Cordelia you are a bright star that lights up my life! Happy Birthday big girl!
Thank you Kelle and family for sharing.
Many Blessings~
Lisa
(from Chicago- Go BEARS!)
Bellisima Nella, from sunny San Diego, me and my sons, Nico (22 months-old) & Marco(4 months-old) wish you a very happy 1st birthday. Feliz Cumpleaños, preciosa!
Happy Birthday, sweet Nella Cordelia. I am so thankful for you, your life, & your family.
Love, Bree
Happy Birthday Nella!! You look beautiful! I hope you had a wonderful day today and got to spend lots of time with all the people who love you most!
Happy Birthday sweet Nella. I can't wait to see the rest of your most fabulous birthday celebration. Can't wait.
Happy Birthday Nella!
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