Super Siblings!

Isaiah (2y 4mos) and Selah (5yo)

Superboy and Supergirl!!!

Just for the record...

Here are Selah's stats at her five year old check-up.
     Height:  40 1/2 inches
     Weight:  35 pounds

As you know, I like to "compare" each child's check-up with their elder sibling(s).

Sofia's stats at five years old:
     Height:  43 inches
     Weight:  35 pounds

So, after being pretty much neck and neck up until now, it looks as if Selah may be the short petite one of our girls.

More than anything, we are so thankful for the health of our children.  Selah has continued to develop right on track and is one healthy little girl.  Thank you, Lord!!!!

Laughter.

I just love when my children laugh.

I also love when my husband laughs.

And I especially love when my children and husband laugh together.

And there is nothing like a tickle/wrestling fest 

to get the laughter going.

Star Student

We are so proud of Sofia.  This week she was chosen to be the first "Star Student" in her class.  She brought home a poster "All About Me!" for her to complete.  It will be hung on the special class bulletin board for all to see. 

The proudest part of this recognition as a parent is Sofia's reaction.  She said, "I don't know why Mrs. Grabert chose me.  I just do my work."  And in response to completing the following statement on her poster, "I AM A STAR STUDENT BECAUSE....", Sofia wrote "God made me smart and pretty."

She has begun the new school year in second grade doing very well.  Reading and spelling continue to be her strong subjects (reading at a level P and so far 100% on all her spelling tests).  Math is a subject she struggles with but is actually working above grade level.  Sofia is excited about science and social studies this year and loved the mapping project she did last week in geography.

We are so grateful Sofia enjoys school and loves to learn.  And we are grateful for teachers who encourage and challenge her to keep doing better.

And who knows, someday Sofia may be a "Star Teacher"....at least that is what she wrote on her poster in response to what she wants to be when she grows up.

Party for our five year old.

Today we celebrated Selah turning five years old.  

And my oh my was she one excited little girl.

The party theme was "Balloons!"

 Balloon decorations, balloon games, and balloon cupcakes.

The best part of the party were the friends.

Friends from church, the neighbourhood, and playdates.

Happy, happy birthday to our sweet Selah.

She's five!

Today our Selah turns five years old.  She brings us such joy.

Selah is a beautiful blond hair, blue eye little girl.  She is our sensitive child.  Her feelings are easily hurt yet she is also one to feel the pain herself when she has wronged another.  

She loves to be with family and friends.

Selah enjoys playing outside and riding her bike.  She has become mommy's best egg-cracker when helping cook.  And she loves playing tickle monster with daddy.

It's not surprising that she is a morning girl considering that five years ago not only did she come two weeks before her due date but my water broke at 4 o'clock in the morning.  

Selah has an intense love for her sister and brother.  

Her understanding of God has deepened this past year.  

Today we celebrate Selah's 5th birthday.

Join us in giving her the best gift ever....the gift of prayer.

Pray that...

Selah will continue in good health and grow developmentally.

Selah's relationship with Sofia and Isaiah will continue to deepen.

Selah's love for singing will always be a sweet sound in our Savior's ear.

Selah will continue to be curious, and that someday her curiousity will be satisfied by knowing Jesus.

Selah, whom God put on this earth for His enjoyment, will bring glory to God by enjoying Him.