Through endurance, and through the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, that together we may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:4b-6







Saturday, October 12, 2013

sweeter than strawberry pie (part III, family edition)

 
 

Here's to a sweet 6 month old who gives and receives so many smiles.
Sister Abenah is a sweet tempered til hungry,
must be in the middle of the action,
feed me whatever you are eating,
take me wherever you are going,
make that silly face again,
paper-eating,
nose pinching,
hair pulling,
glasses nabbing,
banana-chomping,
water-slurping
little lady.
She has conquered rolling and scooting backwards.
She ventures onto her knees sometimes but bellyflops back down quickly.
She loves baths in the sink when the dishes are done.
She loves meals by Elle & baths by Max.
She is the sweet strawberry of her Daddy's eye.
I lean in to every sticky fingered snuggle, as she rubs her spitty chin into my neck.
This child. This one we have prayed and hoped for.
She is an enormous blessing wrapped up in sparkly eyes and sweet pink skin.
 
 And these children.
Though they've grown past the age of baby, they are a sweet treat.
 


Thanks to Benita for the props!







Benita Meyers is a sweet friend from South Africa who has blessed me with her photography talent and hospitality. Her testimony of God's work in her life and marriage in an encouragement to me. Thanks,Benita!


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  2. Oh, oh, little Leila. You are looking as sweet and squeezable as ever! Sara, I love the very first shot {of your two little ladies}, and the family pic {just below the big shot of Leila} made me tear up. I miss you guys!

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  3. Good thing some sweet lady made her those finger puppets. Perfect props. Thanks!

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  4. The pictures are beautiful! :) A lovely family thats for sure!!

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