Our Baby Turns Five

Our Birthday Girl July 2008

Our baby girl is five. It seems only a moment ago we found out she was on the way. We were so excited.

She is everything I imagined a daughter would be and more. She is feminine, yet has spark and spunk. She is compassionate and nurturing. She loves pretty things, and loves creating them. She is a busy little thing, but can stand still if there is a job to do. She loves pretty clothes, playing in makeup, and having her finger and toe nails painted. She is beautiful on the inside and out, and has a laugh that's contagious.

One of her greatest gifts is her desire to serve. We were part of a home school enrichment group where she was in several classes, and she could hardly sit down until she knew all the other students had what they needed. She loves to help. " I want to help" and "I can do it" are words I hear everyday.

She is my little shadow, and is always eager for "GIRL TIME" which means going out somewhere just the two of us. She loves to give me hugs and kisses, and pick flowers just for me.

She loves spending time with her daddy too. He helps see to it along with her brothers that she gets to show her adventurous side. She amazes them with how strong she is, and has already shown herself to be quite the little athlete.

What a blessing to have her in our family. Her colorful personality adds so much to each of our lives, and to those who know her. What a sweet blessing she is!




Cinderella
By Steven Curtis Chapman

She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,/ Without a care in the world./And I'm sittin' here wearin' the weight of the world on my shoulders./It's been a long day and there's still work to do,/She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!/There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited /and I need to practice my dancin'"/ "Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella/While she is here in my arms/'Cause I know something the prince never knew/Oh I will dance with Cinderella/I don't wanna miss even one song, /Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight/ And she'll be gone.

She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed/She wants to know if I approve of the dress/She says "Dad, the prom is just one week away,/And I need to practice my dancin'/"Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella/While she is here in my arms/'Cause I know something the prince never knew/Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella /I don't wanna miss even one song, /Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight/ And she'll be gone.

Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand/Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned/She says "Dad, the wedding's still six months away/but I need to practice my dancin'"/"Oh please, daddy please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella/While she is here in my arms/'Cause I know something the prince never knew/Ohh-oh ohh-oh, /I will dance with Cinderella/I don't wanna miss even one song,/ Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight /And she'll be gone.