High Summer Blooms

It's high summer and the garden is blooming. I've been thinking on Luke 12:27 in the midst of all the world upheaval.  "Consider the lilies and how they grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you. Not even Solomon in all of his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the filed, which is here today, and tomorrow is gone, how much more will he clothe you- you of little faith."  Perhaps the Lord sends us these beautiful blooms to daily remind us that He cares for us, as He does the flowers of the field, even in the middle of uncertain and unsettled days.  When you start looking for beauty, for hidden glory, for joy in the struggle, you will certainly find it because we serve a God who cares for these details!  

Phoebe Hope is One!

 And just like that, in one magical blink, our baby girl has been with us for one full year.  And what a year it has been!  We can't imagine our life or family without her and always thank God for the precious gift that she is. Phoebe is so full of personality at One!  She loves to imitate mouth sounds- kissing, shushing, animal sounds, raspberries and Indian warpath! Phoebe is a talker. Her words include: kitty, cat, Mama, Bapa, Emmie, Lena, Night Night, Dolly, All Done, Thank You, Bye, Hi, Kiss, Book, Uh Oh, love love, Aye Aye, Bear, Buck Buck, Whoo Whoo, Moo, Bottle, More, Bird etc...   We think her favorite foods are potatoes, sausage, noodles and strawberries. She loves stroller rides, swinging in the swing, banging on the piano, playing peek a boo in the tent and being with sisters. She is a darling girlie and we are so thankful and blessed.