A journal for my children of my life with them

This blog tells the story of my children while they are young.
I am constantly told, like by the stranger when my little one had an accident today in the library, that these moments go by so fast
(although I wished I could have skipped that one).
I can feel them slipping through my hands, all these little beautiful moments.
Moments when I get to be a child again because of their wonder.
Moments when their need for me challenges me (sometimes at the library) to be a better and bigger person.
Moments when I am faced with their pain and must rely on God for their needs.
Moments when I hurt because they are just so beautiful to look at, and even more often so beautiful on the inside.

I don't know if they will want to read these chronicles when they grow up, but I hope so. I hope this journal helps them to remember a childhood they loved, and family who love them

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Dorathea's 5th Birthday..."Surprise!"


Dorathea requested a surprise party.  Surprising someone who wants to be surprised can be tricky, but today Ted, and I pulled it off.  Here's the footage;


P1020051 a video by thekeysfamily on Flickr.

Our party was almost rained on, but I saved it at the last minute by moving it to the Meadowbrook YMCA (in the same building as the Public Library, an Appaliachan Shop, a playground, and a nice little cafe).  Yay, Mom saves the day yet again!

The kids were eager to offer their gifts so we got right to it, to Dorathea's great delight. 

D- "For me?"- a homeaid apron
D- "Just what I always wanted!"



Then onto musical chairs; 


And after some lunch Cupcakes!


Which is good because some people can't wait much longer;






She blows and the pinwheels turn!
And everyone eats to buttercream cupcakes my mom helped me make last night.
then out come the giant balls!  Again my child matches perfectly :)







And we put the giant balls away and birthday party is done, so home we go,
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Happy 5th Birthday Dorathea Bella!
love Mommy
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2 comments:

  1. Kim S.April 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    looks like a delightful party! Love the pinwheels (esp. after she loved the one at Laura's shower). happy birthday dorathea!

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  2. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    so sweet! happy birthday dorthea! wish we could have been there to help surprise you. katie and anna

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