Lily Turns EIGHT

 Wow, it's hard to believe that the girl who made me a mama is now EIGHT years old! 

Lily, 

You are such a treasure! From creating art and stories, to putting on shows and organizing ideas, to reading books and watching Bates with the gals, to making pancakes, muffins, cupcakes and cookies (without my assistance), to swimming and diving in the ocean... it is a true joy to watch you grow and learn. You are such a helpful big sister, daughter and friend! You genuinely love and care for others, and I'm thankful for your joyful attitude when Daddy or I ask you to do a task/chore. 

Your knowledge and love of scripture has increased with each year, and I pray that God would keep you on the straight and narrow for His glory. I pray the Holy Spirit would continually work in your heart to bring that knowledge of Him in alignment with your actions, words, attitude and heart desires.

One of your best friends just moved away yesterday and though I know you're sad, you're handling it like a champ! I'm looking forward to learning alongside you this coming year in third grade as we begin our homeschool journey together. Watching you in second grade at public school was so neat. You never had to be reminded to do your homework, and I was surprised at how fast you and Emma fell into a routine. Your teacher had nothing but positive things to say about your work ethic and concern for others as well as your academic performance. All glory be to God! 

I remember clearly all those moments as an infant when we couldn't calm you down or get you to stop screaming. All I could do was cry because that wasn't how I pictured motherhood. It was HARD. Boy am I thankful you outgrew that stage!

Happiest of birthdays, my love.  Can't wait to celebrate with your friends next week!

Love, 

Mommy

 

Emma Turns SIX

 I can't believe our rainbow baby is already six! It truly blows my mind. You are a joy to have in our family and you light up our days with your silly antics. 

This year for your birthday, you asked for Roller Skates. You've actually gotten quite good on some hand-me-down ones from our friends, the Works!

You and Joy (your BFF from church) had a joint birthday this year since you were only born a day apart! The theme was a ladies' spa night, and what a blast it was... 

Cary Turns FOUR

Cary Hope Wolfe. What a little nut you are. I can't even think of a word or string of words that sums you up. You are a complex ball of emotions--sweet, spicy, and stubborn.

This little rascal turned FOUR today! I can’t believe it. We spent the day at the pool and beach with her besties. She sang to herself all day yesterday and today and cried when she opened her present tonight because it wasn’t what she thought it was going to be (sigh).

She puts us on a roller coaster of emotions, but we’re thankful God has given us this little human to love, serve and train up.

Praying your heart is one day stirred to repentance sweet girl. And in the meantime, I’m glad I get a front row seat to watch you grow and mature. We love you!

We also celebrated with a pool party with friends from family group plus the Byrds and Rodeffers. We had cake pops and a Daniel Tiger mini cake. Such fun memories!!

Oh, and I can't forget the injury you got the same week of your fourth birthday. You hyperextended your knee on the Byrd's trampoline and didn't walk for 11 days! I finally took you to an orthopedic specialist at Shriner's Hospital for Children to get x-rays and make sure everything was ok. You developed a mean "scoot" over those 11 days. I'm just glad they're behind us. Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

 

Lily Turns SIX

Lily,

You are a true joy to know and mother. You have an excitement for life that is contagious! You also have a very clear view of right and wrong and almost always want to do what is right. That makes me so proud. You like things spelled out and defined in a clear way. You thrive on rules, routine and structure and "sticking to the plan." 

You strive to help with a happy heart when asked to do a task or help one of your sisters. You are doing so well at hiding God's Word in your heart.  Daddy and I are so proud that you finished your first SPARKS book for AWANA this year, plus your review! You continue to amaze us with your understanding of scripture and how stuff works. It's been determined that you have a mind like your daddy--logical, practical and efficient--though you're veeeerrrryy slow at brushing your teeth and getting ready for bed lately! 

You haven't lost any teeth yet, but your two bottom teeth are growing in already and starting to make the baby teeth in front slightly loose.  Hopefully the dentist will have some ideas moving forward!

You did a wonderful job in your first year of school as a kindergartner. Though distance learning wasn't our favorite, you made the best of it and we enjoyed having you home with us for the last part of the school year.

LIKES: special time with just mommy or daddy, play dates with friends, Monkey and Nala, gymnastics, Adventures in Odyssey, coloring, taking pictures (being the photographer), swimming and swinging, playing in the culdesac with the Murphys, riding bikes, roller skating, helping in the kitchen, watching shows like Molly of Denali or Finding Stuff Out, eating spam musubis, anything related to bread (french toast, waffles, pancakes, garlic bread, etc.), bacon, corn dogs, Costco pizza, dry cereal and chips.  

DISLIKES: brushing hair, brushing teeth, cleaning the van, cleaning the playroom, putting on sunscreen, being rushed to eat breakfast, talking on FaceTime when you're not in the mood, Emma telling you what to do, Cary pushing you out of the shower outside, and sisters using your stuff without asking. 

You turned six last Tuesday, and we had a fun filled week of celebration despite the Coronavirus.  The day started with our sweet girl birthday girl coming down the stairs to your gifts from the family wrapped and on the dining room table.

Once the gifts were opened, we had our traditional birthday tea party breakfast of hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls and scrambled eggs. Daddy was able to go into work late to celebrate with us on the morning of your actual birthday!

After breakfast and presents, we packed up and headed to the beach! You wanted to go to Zablan in Nanakuli so you could jump off the rock. The swell was a little too big to jump from the rock on the backside, but you and all your friends had a blast in the surf! We took a picnic lunch and cupcakes to share :)

On Saturday, June 6th, we had a little pool party in the backyard for a few close family friends. You requested that the theme be "The Sound of Music."

I wasn't exactly sure how to incorporate this theme besides playing the sound track all day, but you helped me get creative!

You and Em helped me "sprinkle" the cupcakes and add the Oreos on top!

We did a chalk by word art on the wall... Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do

It was such a beautiful morning getting set up for the party.

We told you kids that you couldn't come in the back yard while we were setting up.

The table cloth and flowers are supposed to be Sound of Music-y :)

Fun musical cookies for the guests!

Yum!

Cary and Brady admitted to messing up my sign.
I guess that's what 2 year olds (and 4 year old boys) do...

We had unbreakable water balloons, and a water slide.

Our friends supplied the tents and tables once again.

Love this view...

Cary mean muggin' the fun.

Action shots.

Sister slide...

Apparently, we put the slip n slide away slightly wet last time, so there was mold.
Ewwww. Dad and Uncle Alex to the rescue!

Let the chalk art commence!

My Birthday Girl :)

Fun on the swing set!

Fun in the pool!

ALL the kiddos :)

Kiddie pool fun!

Fun in the sun!

Fun in the warm shower!

Birthday Cupcakes :)

The super stoked lawn boy -- Mr. Pikey!

It was a fabulous day and a fabulous party. So excited we could celebrate YOU! I look forward to the many new and exciting events you'll experience as you grow. God is telling a BIG, gigantic story. I'm excited to see what role you'll play in his grand plan to redeem and call people to Himself. Love you bunches :)

 <3 MOMMY