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Bathroom style,  it’s a first for us…

Three of the kids had annual well-child-check appointments today at the Pediatrician’s office.  Super dad himself was fast at getting Isaiah into the tub, because Salis-kids are always clean… ahem…

The Biggies quickly scooped up the birthday surprises and started the celebrations in the bathroom.  Excellent time management and multi-tasking.  It was great.   I recommend it, and the birthday song has great reverberations off the tiles.

We served Dad’s birthday treats for breakfast… chocolate covered cherries….

I’m glad the toilet was clean.  I didn’t know you were coming over today to visit! I love unexpected company…

Since our weaving lessons last spring in our Native American project study,  it’s becoming a staple gift.  This one was supposed to be a basket, but we haven’t learned how to make that shape yet.   Hunter made a pencil holder for Dad at Color Me Mine.   Dad’s taking his birthday loot to his office desk.  He is sooooo loved!

We love Tucker’s birthday hat, and books!   We are looking forward to hearing Dad read aloud Pilgrims Progress.  Voting is open for how long it will take us.

This early morning photo is a tad fuzzy, but it captures the moment…

Have you ever received a birthday Lego card?   So cool.

We ended the night with birthday couch snuggles.  It was so lovely, words nor this photo captures it!

We love you Irv – Daddy.   I thank God for you always, and am so thankful for each day we have together.  You are sooooo not getting old, just more distinguished.

are you singing to me?

blowing....

I did it!

yummm...

SuperWhy planes... my favorite new toys!

A birthday party on a tiny couch!

We ended Zaiah’s Birthday at our hotel room in N.J.  We all cozied into our beds, with plans to awake and go to Hunter’s gymnastic meet in the morning.

The next 14 (yes fourteen!) photos are for you Mom,  and well me too…

I'm ready. Not sure for what, but I'm ready.

Six months have passed.

I see differences in the father-daughter relationship compared with the father-son.   It’s fun to watch.  Not that one is better, but definitely different.

Yesterday,  Daddy fed Eden Grace her first food.  He excitedly got the food ready,  retrieved the high chair out of the garage,  strapped her in,  found the video camera, and fed away.    It was adorable.   She is the first child he has fed the first feeding.

She’s won the award for the fastest learner.  Initially,  she thought the food was coming from her fingers, as she kept jamming them in her mouth and aggressively sucking on them.   Quickly, she realized it was Dad’s hand.  With her two little hands, she grabbed onto his hand, and pulled it to her mouth.   Ahhh.

Later in the evening Isaiah was playing with her on the floor.  He let her play with his sippy cup.  He walked away and I heard sounds coming from Eden Grace.  I looked over, and she was drinking his sippy cup, sucking away, and very thrilled and proud of herself.     She screamed when Isaiah took it away … he was fine sharing it as a toy, but not sharing the yummy soy milk inside!

I was crediting her with advanced skills.   But now after I’ve thought about it,  she’s had many hungry and thirsty peoples to observe these past six months.

Someone is always in her face you know.   And we love it!

Eight years ago today…

And he just keeps growing…

Hunter’s heart is huge.  He’s tender and sweet.   Fights for and protects the underdog.  Giver of great hugs!  He loves Jesus and will share Him with you in a second.  He’s a very hard worker and enjoys it.   He loves gymnastics, sports, the great outdoors, reading, playing piano, playing with his brothers,  and holding Eden Grace.

We’ve been celebrating his 8th birthday all week.   Last weekend, we invited a bunch of boys over for fun.  He received a special mail package yesterday from Grandma and Grandpa in Florida.  Today, he awoke to streamers and balloons, care of big brother Ving and his late night decorating party.  Dad made his birthday breakfast, eggs and sausage , by request.  He opened his presents…. a R/C helicopter and Legos!  We took advantage of the sunshine and headed to the zoo with friends.   We even fit in a fun Dollar Store trip to fill our Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box.   He had a balloon delivery,  present surprise from Grandma and Papa, and phone-birthday-songs.   When Dad got home from work, we had a pizza party and cake.   Whew!  He fell asleep at 8 PM snuggling Dad…..  just recharging for another day.

He loves chocolate!

What a blessed day of fun, love, and sunshine!

“Thank you Lord for another year to enjoy Hunter and the man he is becoming. Please continue revealing Yourself to him in mighty, personal ways! May Your favor and blessing continue to fall upon his life.  May he love You and Your Word, tons.  “