WILLOW'S 1ST DRAWING

{"Mommy & Willow"...melt my heart}

"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him."

Psalm 127:3

HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY NOVA

9?!

I can't believe she's 9.

Nova is the tiniest package with a great big surprise deep down inside.

(mini farm girl)

. . . . . .

Nova is:

meek

prayerful

gentle

kind

thoughtful

deep

considerate

encouraging

witty

artistic

creative

easy-going

mellow

adorable

LOVED

Nova, today as we celebrate your 9th birthday, I thank God for His workmanship in your heart and life. You bless others with your heartfelt prayers and depth of care. You surprise us all the time with your mature choice of words and obvious time spent pondering. Your artistry amazes us all and brings a sense of awe and childlike wonder. To see you love the Word of God (and your prayer walk) as you do and work so diligently to learn to read the Bible is the greatest blessing a parent could ask for! We're so proud of you! Nova, you are so humble, meek, and kind...it's easy to admire the sweet soul that you are, and we all do!

Happy 9th Birthday Nova Jade!

(the inseparable and adorable Nova & Lily)

You are SO LOVED!!!

"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5

ELKA + "WINNIE"

{It's special when an animal can be one of your favorite friends.}

"The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made."

Psalm 145:9

SOMETHING'S MISSING...

X3!!!

{That's a lotta missing teeth!}

And India was so brave at the dentist!

"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three;
but the greatest of these is love."

1 Corinthians 13:13

PARASOL PARADE

Our neighbor gave us parasols, which became quite the event with the China dresses and all.

Fleeting though they may be, how I cherish these frolicking days of childhood.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."

Psalm 91:1