Sarah's Birthday

July 5, 2005 this sweet baby girl entered the world -a half a world away. Through pain and joy our worlds merged together.

People frequently comment about the joy and happiness that Sarah radiates. And, it's true. She is a joy- filled child. A quality that I hope will serve her well through the mountains and valleys of life.

My two little monkeys. "He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children." (Psalm 113:9) God is amazing!

My little dude..... I just love this little guy. He challenges me, drives me crazy, and fills me with so much love and happiness. He's all boy and then some. No fear.....tackles life with reckless abandon. Currently cutting 6, yes 6, teeth simultaneously.

Enjoying Capri Sun drinks. Can you believe these things are still around? And, now my kid is doing what I used to do.....refilling it with air like a balloon.

Havin' a little cake with friends. What could be sweeter?

A book is a good friend, and even better when shared with a best friend.

We had a blast celebrating Sarah's 3rd birthday. The fact that it falls right after the 4th just makes it feel like one huge celebration. On the 5th we met my parents at our favorite Vietnamese establishment. Ri-Le made us a wonderul dinner ("not on menu, only freshest ingredients, so good you will come back on Monday") that included two appetizers and 4 or 5 entrees. I find it completely adorable that Sarah still loves to eat Vietnamese food....although it is so good, who wouldn't love to eat it? We opened family presents that night. The next afternoon we invited some of Sarah's favorite friends to join us at the pool for burgers, dogs, cake and lots of swimming. We are using water wings (aka floaties) on Sarah and she is loving the freedom to swim independently with them. She even went of the diving board (twice) for the first time at her party. I'm shocked that she was brave enough to do it.