Bunny Birthday

Last weekend was Elizabeth's 8th birthday and we celebrated with a bunny party.

There's something about having a bunny party that begs for puns. 

I am trying.so.hard.to.resist.

 hoppy hoppy birthday to some bunny special come on over hair and nibble...

OK, I'm done.

 We decorated with bunny and carrot garland and

white tissue paper pom poms (bunny tails?).

Elizabeth has loved bunnies for a long time and saved up to buy one. 

We bought her the other one (sisters, no babies!) and all the gear for her birthday.

The girls had a great time getting to know Sunny and Snowy.

Since it was a pool/ice cream sundae/bunny party, we had all the activities outside in the backyard.

Each girl received a pendant necklace with her first initial.

Of course, Annie's Bunny Grahams...

 

 I'm so thankful for my daughter's wonderful friends.

 And here's 3 year old Elizabeth with Annie, her most beloved bunny since infancy.

She's come a long way!

 Hoppy Birthday, Honey-Bunny!

(sorry. loss of self control.)

Quiet Moment

This summer we visited the Oregon coast and took the time 

to watch the waves (and the whales!), walk the beach, and play in the sand.

Elizabeth especially loved exploring the tide pools and climbing high ...

gazing far ...

feeling the wind in her hair ...

and exploring.

I love to see that girl finding a quiet moment, all by herself, 

and breathing deeply the beautiful world.

And my attempt to remember some of these fleeting moments ...

Today's Project

Someday, maybe I'll write a hectic, jam-packed post about all the goings on of the last several months, with reflective bits about my conflicted experience of online activity, and sweet bits about how the children have grown, and all kinds of other bits about spring and summer, rest and travel and school and . . . .

But, honestly, at this point all that catch-up and explanation is just creating a giant writer's block.

So, I'll just share today's project.

May you know the abiding peace that comes with believing ~

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.

Lamentations 3:22

Inspiration for this project came from Dana Tanamachi's amazing chalk creations.

Glorious Backyard Adventure

 Sorry, Mom . . .

Can't come now . . .

I'm fighting the sun!