Find the Coordinates of the Vertex for the Parabola Defined $$y + 4 = ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Find the coordinates of the vertex for the parabola defined by the given quadratic function.
- $$y + 4 = ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $( - 2 , - 4 )$
B) $( 4,2 )$
C) $( 2 , - 4 )$
D) $( 4 , - 2 )$