You Celebrate 5 in Style!

Lylah wanted to have  a "Frozen" birthday party, play duck duck goose and pin the nose on Olaf.  We invited some of her favorite people and had a houseful.  So thankful for these that we get to do life with! 

 A little pin the carrot on Olaf...

 A little present viewing....

 The whole crew...

 After Daddy got home from work she opened presents from Bubba, Sissy and Mama and Daddy.  

Olaf and "The Pirate Fairy" from TJ and Avarie

 A "Bitty Twin" from Mamma and Daddy, whom she named "Elsa"

If that face doesn't scream Pure Joy I don't know what does!

Family Birthday

 We celebrated Lylah's birthday with Tim's parents.  When Avarie was about the same age as Lylah Bob made her this amazing doll house.  Well for Lylah's birthday he did the same thing! They spend so much time playing with these houses.  What a sweet treasure he has given our children.  (TJ has a barn he made as well)

 Happy 5th Birthday Bug! 

When the youngest turns 5....

My heart is slowly breaking as these children that God has blessed us continue to grow... I know that one day they will leave my home and begin the life God has prepared for them.  As I have the extreme privelege and blessing of being a part of who they are becoming, I cannot imagine a greater calling than the one I am able to participate in right now.  I am so proud of the children they are and as God continues to sanctify me in who I am as a mother, a wife, a friend and a daughter of the King, I pray that all they see and do in our family points them to the cross.

I truly am amazed at how quickly the last 5 years have gone, and to believe she is 5 is both overwhelming and exciting. 

Here are a few of her favorites:

Color: Purple

Animal: Puppy

Food: Hotdogs

Candy: Suckers

Thing to do: Play outside

Person: Mommy and Daddy  

Movie: Frozen and The Pirate Fairy

Show: Doc McStuffins

It is a privilege to watch these boys as they grow. 

I cannot believe how old they are getting, but totally appreciate that they can still make a mess with an ice cream cone.  

May the Lord raise you into the men he has created you to be! 

You are a blessing to your families. 

Bubbles

Lylah and Charlie spent a good amount of time outside with the bubbles....notice the outfit.  She picked it out herself.  

Pinochle

My sweet kiddos are quiet the card sharks! 

They love love love to play pinochle. 

Careful challenging them though...they may beat ya! 

Abecedarians

This is the sweet class I was able to tutor this year in Classical Conversations.  I love being able to work with these precious kiddos.  It is truly a blessing!  We love Classical Conversations and can't wait for the year to start up again in September!