Ten is Wonderful

                         

Darling Girl,

    We've been blessed with your life for a decade now and we marvel at God's goodness.  You were born an old soul, so it is no wonder that you have felt grown up for a while.  Yet the changes we see are beautiful- reminding me of a butterfly's metamorphosis or a flower blooming. You are a voracious reader and I doubt that will ever change. You seem to eat and breathe books and because you do, you've challenged me to find books new to me.  (Not an easy task) But it is such a joy to introduce you to my dearest literary friends and to talk about them. You are also quite the creative writer, always journaling, compiling newspapers or articles, book reviews or your own short stories. You have a tender heart, a servant all around, gentle and kind, always noticing when there is a need for an extra hand.  You do not like to go to sleep and stay up late in your imaginative world.  You also love to be outside in your Forest Bakery and have created a recipe book.  You love learning, languages and music. Cello is possibly your favorite thing and we've seen you grow ever so much in your natural musical fluency.  Happy Birthday dear Emmeline, our Emmie B- may God bless and keep you always, now as you reach your first milestone and throughout your life. We love you! 

 

Growing

As the last summer flowers fade away and we harvest the last vegetables, Autumn puts on her glorious garb and everything seems to be a glow. We learned a lot about growing things and putting food away for the winter days.  The Little Gardeners especially loved watching the elderberry ripen this fall and racing to harvest it before the birds got to it.  We always miss the vibrant colors come winter so we are savoring them now. 

But we are growing still!  A little man is scheduled to join our Little Women come winter.  We are excited and shocked at the change of variety and the big sisters are over the moon.  Phoebe still thinks it is Humpty Dumpty. 

There is an abundance of sister love and some fun Human Anatomy experiments going on for all.  Edible ones are especially fun.  

The Forest Bakery is in full time business so be sure to stop by to see the new addition and put in an order.  

There are many ballet recitals happening and re-enactments still ongoing.  We also enjoyed visiting some special friends. 

We are thankful and blessed for busy Autumn days, a growing baby boy and three busy girls!