Happy Birthday Ellis!

25 years ago, when Ellis was still a baby I first met her when she and Carter were baptized on the same day at church. It was a rare occasion when two babies from different families get baptized on the same day. No one thought to tell either family. There was a little skirmish in the pews as both families tried to claim the reserved pews. Thankfully that was the last skirmish to be had between our families and we quickly became family to each other.

Today Ellis turns 26 and I consider her my bonus daughter and Carter’s sister E. Ellis has always been a favorite, but I think she has grown into one of the nicest adults I know.

Ellis, I hope your birthday is being highly celebrated in NYC. You know you always have a place here as well love you like the family you are.