Let Her Eat Cake

What a JOY to celebrate our little pumpkin's first birthday in a family!
She is now three years old.

She wasn't sure what to make of all of this.

This is her first time eating cake.

At first, she wasn't a fan, but slowly...

she squished,

explored,

and self fed.

Forty five minutes of eating later,

every morsel of cake was devoured.

She was quite pleased at consuming so much sugary goodness!

And she was adorable covered in dairy free orange frosting!

Happy Third Birthday

For six months, you have known the love of a family.

Today, we celebrate you!

Today is your very first birthday!

This evening you will sit in front of a dairy free pumpkin cake, hear us sing to you, and we will celebrate who you are because we love you so much!

We just can't get enough of your chubbiness..

or the way your eyes disappear when you smile.

Happy Birthday, dear baby girl!

You will never again have another birthday that you are not celebrated by your family!  We are absolutely grateful to God to have you in ours.

The Baby

Oh my heart, I adore this sweet girl!

Wickiup Hill

There is an amazing new, natural playground at Wickiup. 

We grabbed our babies last Saturday and went to explore.

Water pumped into a log that leads to a creek is a giant hit with my babes!

Bamboo building center was so unique and provided such fun!

We couldn't even begin to photograph it all as it is amazing what this playground has to offer!

The music station was fun for everyone.

Ellie loved this huge metal drum that provided her vibration and sound.

Precious, Happy babes were everywhere!

We did some trail hiking and Molly led the way!  That girl can sure run!

They have an authentic wickiup that you can rent to camp in. 

Wood, rocks, sand, water..everywhere to play in, on, and around!

Spring..when will you come?  We can't wait to play here again, but it looks like winter is on the way in our parts so we may not visit again for awhile. :(

Will you ever know?

Dear Sweet Jillian,
Will you ever know how seeing that smiling face of yours effects my heart?
Will you ever grasp how God used you to change everything?
Will you ever understand how very much you are cherished by this momma?
Will you know that because of you God led us to three more beautiful girls?
My dear baby girl each day with you by our sides is such a joyous miracle.  I never dreamed that saying yes to being your momma would alter every inch of my heart or that I would grow to love so much more deeply because you are mine.  I never imagined the work that Jesus would do through you in my life and I couldn't possibly have dreamed where loving you so much would lead.  This weekend, I have seen you smile so much.  In the beginning I couldn't have hoped for this much healing when you came to us so wounded.  I have watched you struggle, at times, too, but through it all you are so full of life.  You are such a precious treasure my love, and I am so beyond grateful to have you next to me everyday.  I love you with all my heart, and am so glad to have you as my daughter baby girl!
Momma

Bloomsbury Farm 2017

Another year of great memories at Bloomsbury!

It was homeschool day which makes the farm affordable to visit.

We all love the jumping pillow every year!

The girls were so small the first year we starting coming.

They just keep growing up.

They still love coming though.

It was Ellie's first year on the farm, and she loved being carried in the ergo.

Water...need I say more.

It was a sunny warm fall day.

The corn maze was a hit as usual..

Swinging galore.

and  a quick pose at the truck on the way out make for a fun filled day.

Happy, tired girls left the farm as 2, 4, 6, and 8 year olds.

Next year will probably be here before we know it, but for now..I will savor 2, 4, 6, and 8.