SEVEN!

our firstborn is seven! for my own sentimental sake i have put a random picture from each of the last seven years in addition to several from this year. we thank God for this precious girl who is so full of joy and cheer, even as she grows in compassion and tenderheartedness. she loves all things small and delicate and is always very busy and fast. she loves to be girly, but can hold her own when wrestling with her brothers. what a privilege to be this sweetie pie's mommy. Oh Jesus, protect and keep this precious one near to you that she may be beautiful for Christ's sake and bring glory to your name.

on saturday, my parents came and helped us with a little party of slip-n-slide and painting. it was a sweet time to celebrate a sweet girl.

this is lief the leaf hopper who she spent an entire afternoon rehabbing after discovering him half crushed in the carport.  he died that evening, but we were all glad he was loved in his final hours:)

2012

2013

2009

2010

2011

2008

2007.  she looks so much like owen to me here

now for lately...

actually such a big help with owen

a good reader, though i'm still waiting til she holes herself up in her room with a good book

Bma supervising the fan painting

beautiful creations

i love the hole in her smile!

she likes to help in the kitchen, mostly so we can chat...i'm working on being fully mentally present for all these sweet conversations

owie loves papa

thanks guys for your help and visit!