buddies

As Dean nears his 1 year birthday ( Feb 12th...) the two kids are becoming more fond of each other. Or really, Ella Reese more fond of Dean. He worships the ground she walks on.

I have the hardest time capturing genuinely happy pictures of Ella Reese. She is always flashing me her cheesy smile face. So I especially love this once of them smiling at each other. It was indoors and dark, and I think a bit on the grainy side...but I still treasure it!