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Turning 10

One of the truest things I have ever heard uttered about parenting went something like this, "children, they grow up much faster than us, the parents do." I have found this to be altogether true. By the time I thought I had/have something figured out, this oldest of mine...she went ahead and turned 10. That's halfway to twenty for those of you not so good at math and less than halfway to 18. This mother heart of mine wants to turn back time, to do all those things I know to do better now over, and to laugh a whole lot more with this super giggly girly~girl. I guess I will have to trust in the One who gave her to me as a gift and helped me see Him as I mothered her. And that there are no do~overs or mulligans in life for a reason.

And oh, what a day it was. Full, and overflowing with celebration to share with you all....

 
Birthday Surprises
 
 

Birthday cards
 
 
Birthday Breakfast. Oh, and find the recipe here.
If there was such a thing as perfection here on this earth, you've now seen it
and have a chance to eat it too.
 
 
 
Birthday Braid.
 
 
Birthday Smiles.
 
 
Birthday Crafts.
 
 
Birthday Buddies.
 
 
Birthday Ice cream Cake
 
 
 
Silly Boys
 
 
Sweet Birthday Girl
 
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28
 
696. 10 years of this gift of a daughter....such a wonderful gift!
697. 12 years knowing this man I call Love, and Husband and would follow to the ends of the earth
698. Joy found in the knowing Christ and not our emotions or circumstances
699. Birthday fun
700. Remembering it is who gives the good gifts and given the very best gift of all


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