Dear Stella,

And so it begins. And so it continues.  It's the beginning for you, but to understand from where all this love comes, you'll have to understand about from where you come.

You came into the world at 11:12 A.M. the day after the 4th of July.  Your big sister will always remind you she came two days after Christmas, also just after 11:00 A.M.  Your mommy can remind you that her birthday always falls the week of Thanksgiving - you'll have to ask your grandmother at what time. Suffice to say, Gray girls have an inclination to attach ourselves to excitement.