Happy 6 years, Sarah!

Here we are, six years in. It is so hard to believe that six years ago we were welcoming Sarah into our home the way we just welcomed Anna. It is almost hard to imagine and is definitely hard to remember. On the morning of her birthday we told her what we were doing six years ago, when we went to the hospital, when she was born. We looked at pictures. And our hearts were full again with thanksgiving for our special Sarah girl.

Weight: 51lbs 6oz (80%)
Height: 46.5in (73%)
Clothes: 6T
Shoe: size 12

Likes: listening to stories, orchestrating play time, bath time, sprinkler time, people, singing, pink, candy, being read to

Dislikes: not having things go her way, not having someone to play with

A day in the life:

7:00am: Sarah and Lydia come out of their room ready to face to the day. Usually Lydia wakes up around 6/6:30 and they have been awake and staying busy until time to come out.

Morning: This year the morning was devoted to school time! This summer she enjoys playing in the driveway and coloring.

Lunch: Sarah's favorite would probably be mac and cheese, but we normally have a peanut butter sandwich with green peppers and some type of fruit. She has started to really enjoy salads too.

1:00pm: She rests on a trundle in the guest room. At 2:00 she can get up and read books, play a game, or play dress up.

Afternoon: Everyone enjoys being back together. While I make dinner they often play in the living room, sometimes play outside, and occasionally I listen to Sarah practice her read aloud books.

Dinner: Dave is usually home and we are thankful to be able to sit down together. Sarah especially loves salad and pasta.

Bedtime: These days Sarah does most of her bedtime routine by herself. She brushes teeth, puts on PJs, and goes potty. Since we read together during the day we often don't read before bed anymore, but I still go in to pray and sing with each of the kids.

Random, but fun:
* Sarah went to a camp at the library earlier in the summer. At first she was really confused (the theme was CSI), but had a great week!
* She is a huge help around the house. Life is crazy, messy, and full, but I don't think I could have imagined how helpful it is to have a big kids in the house. She is good at organizing, helping Lydia with shoes and the potty, and bringing me things.
* Her favorite subject this year was science. Her least favorite was math (specifically subtraction, she says). Her favorite book we read aloud was the Usborne Encyclopedia.

A Chronological Look At the Last Year

free cone from Whole Foods

Sarah took a ballet class last summer.

celebrating the end of her second year of swim lessons

First day of school! We celebrated by going out to breakfast and doing school at the library.

A few times this year I took Sarah out for school when Dave was home on Fridays. Our favorite place to go was Julie's for breakfast!

Anna hair for Halloween

We like living back in the land of Krispy Kreme.

making Christmas candy

a science experiement

She has gotten so confident.
Here she is exchanging her toy for an ice cream cone at Chick Fil A.

Sarah learned to tie her shoe!!!

working on her computer

her baby is in a car seat :)

We made butter after reading Little House in the Big Woods.

simple dental exam

She lost three teeth while 5 years old.

Tilly the tooth fairy took her tooth and left a magic ice cream card.

Easter morning

meeting sweet baby Harper

The big brother/sister class they attended at the hospital left a big impression.
The swag was much enjoyed.

Snuggling her babiest sister.

The love to match!

She used some of her quarters (kept in an Easter  egg) to buy her siblings special candy.
Love her heart!

Sarah drew me a color by number :)

She had a lot of fun feeding her cousin, Ben.

Friends and neighbors are the best!

A birthday pedicure. She loved the sparkles.

Meeting Anna. Such a special moment introducing Sarah to each of her siblings.

A special sisterly love!