Phoebe's 4th Birthday

Today is Phoebe's Fourth Birthday.  She is becoming such a fantastic young girl, no longer a baby, no longer a toddler.  She is a lover of adventure, the water, books, people, Home Depot, snacks, her balance bike and her baby brother.  She is a brilliant light in our lives.  Phoebe has tons of energy.  She loves to sing and make up songs.  And she had the most perfect 4 year old doughnut this morning; heart-shaped with pink frosting and sprinkles.  Phoebe greets everyone who comes to our house with a smile, she is always so excited to have dinner guests!

And here are a few of her favorite things.....a snapshot of Phoebe's Phavorites at 4....click here to listen to the recording. (hope the link works!)

And a Snap shot of Birthdays Past...
Birth Day
First Birthday
Second Birthday
Third Birthday

Phirst Proposal

Phoebe got her first marriage proposal recently.  And we got it on video!  A few weekends ago we went on our Church Retreat which has a talent show each year.  One of Phoebe's friends put together this little song to serenade her.  (Well, it was actually his dad who wrote and performed the song, he is a great writer!)  Enjoy this clever song!  There are a few inside jokes and mentions of a number of other friends from church.



Hey Phoebe
I just turned three,
and though your older than me,
I can't stop thinking of thee.

Oh Phoebe,
Would you look over at me?
I have a pink spoon for thee,
It's all good, theologically.

Josiah's back in DC.
And though Watchman says hello.
Those boys, the Damianis,
they are right off to Chicago.

So, please, Phoebe.
I'll hold your hand considerately.
I'm quite over Aubry and Lily
and your the only one for me.

Phoebe, your my one true Capitol Cubbie.
Eventually, hey Phoebe, eventually.....

Will you please marry me?

Coos, Oohs, and Aaahs

Justus has such a sweet 'voice'.  He loves to chat with anyone who comes around, as long as they make eye contact.  He always has a story to tell, a sweet melody to sing, and a hello.  Enjoy this video!



And aren't these little overalls so fantastic??!!

magic

"More and more, I’m convinced that good parenting is learning to coast through the awfulness without losing my grip on the truth. And the truth is this: life is magical, motherhood is an indescribably good gift, and my child (yours too) is more precious and beautiful than even the nighttime sky."

--Christie Purifoy

3 Months

Today Justus is 3 months old.  The days have gone so quickly.  He is a sweet boy.  He still loves eating and sleeping, he is even getting better at sleeping on his own during the days.  He loves his big sister and hands out smiles freely to momma, daddy has to work a bit harder for them but once Justus starts smiling he has a hard time stopping.  Happy 3 month birthday little guy.  (I have no clue what his stats are, but he has grown plenty since his 2 month check up!)

Big Sister

 Click on the image to see a video of Phoebe reading to Justus.

Since having Justus, the first question I am asked is, "How is he?"  That is almost always followed by, "How is Phoebe doing with the new baby?"  My response is, she Loves him!  Phoebe is an excellent big sister.  She is so loving and kind toward her little brother, and I pray that her kind heart will only grow as Justus grows.  I hope that they will have a deep friendship; that they will be partners in life.  This video is so sweet, Phoebe is 'reading' to Justus.  She has the story down so she can 'read' her memorized version of Dora and the Stuck Truck.