Happy Birthday to our dear little man! Levi is three years old! I tried to take a photo that best described him at this age and in the end decided that all of these expressions are equally important. Levi is our firecracker boy, full of life and mischief, love and exuberance with a tad gentle old soul. He tries so hard to keep up with his big sisters and never wants to be left out of anything. But he also takes on his own explorations and is likely the most extroverted of all our children. Levi at three adores vehicles of all kinds. He still loves his antique tractors, but now thinks construction vehicles are rather spectacular too. He admires wheels and hammers, can match pitch and remember songs he hears once. He loves his kitty and blankie, riding his bike, reading Busy Town books by Richard Scary and building towers. His favorite foods might be apples, yogurt and sausage. He loves bath time and still sleeps terribly, appearing in the middle of the night by my side. He loves read alouds and can quote Anne of Green Gables, Lord of the Rings and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. His wonder of the world is innocent and simple and it is refreshing in a world that feels dark and heavy most of the time. He loves listening to We're Going on a Bear Hunt and can occupy himself happily with his trains, tools and cars. Our dear boy has been a strong child since birth, stretching me in ways I did not know my motherhood and faith needed stretching. He has had chronic breathing issues that have caused many a sleepless night for all of us. But I see God growing him into such a strong man of God, even at this little age. He is courageous, long suffering and full of big feelings. I can't believe he is three, but more importantly I can't believe how blessed we are through the gift of his life. Happy birthday Levi Marshall. May God bless you and keep you always.
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