Overflowing Days

 Our days are so full just now- catching up with old college friends, bike rides on the Perkiomen Trail, berry tarts, birthday celebrations with dear friends, remembering Dr. Hsu our beloved teacher on his birthday, painting in the back yard and catching up with our Lithuanian friends.  I cannot really even keep track of our daily events.  Time moves forward in God's goodness and we are praising Him for beautiful early summer weather.

Summertime

We finished up our school year with a butterfly release of the painted lady butterflies we hatched. It was a special way to end our science lifecycle study and imagine them going out into the warm summer night. But really our summer has been so full and fast already it's hard to keep track of the days and weeks. We've been enjoying berries and flowers and a quick trip to the lake, pool splashing, bike rides and a trip to Morris Arboretum.  The girls are learning to name flowers, plants and animals.  They are hungry to learn and it is beautiful to watch their wonder.

You are Four

Dearest Lena,

You are four! You are an unstoppable force of energy and our darling little sprite. You are stubborn and strong, sensitive and gentle. You know your letters and numbers and are starting to put words together. You have discovered signs and like to read them to us as we drive by.  You adore your big sister and act like a twin might. You cannot stand to be alone.  You are shifting from a meat eater to a fruits and veggies kind of gal. You are tall for your age, in the 90% for height, 17 % for weight. You love animals and music and have perfect pitch we think. You do not like bugs. You have discovered books and spend hours with them. Your favorite thing to do right now is play in your "mud kitchen" in the back yard. You like riding bikes, going to parks, playing with dolls, especially Bernard, helping in the kitchen and being with people.  This year you have discovered that this world has sadness and you always want to pray for people and share your sunshine.  I pray that you will always want to be this way. We love you sweet Lena. May God bless you always.