Phoebe is 2!

Phoebe turned two years old yesterday. Our little girl is a gift from God. Her name, meaning bright and shining, truly suits her. Within her two years of life, she has moved from Kentucky to Ohio, from an apartment to a house, and from having a room of her own to sharing it with her baby sister. My days at home with her are filled with new words and phrases (on Friday she asked me "check email?"), new skills (including flushing the toilet and washing her hands), hugs and kisses, blowing bubbles, reading books, playing with toys, looking at pictures and playing with friends.

Each evening when Greg comes home, Phoebe tries to tell him everything she did that day, condensed into the equivalent of about two sentences. She loves bath time in the big tub, dancing to music with Mommy, seeing squirrels and birds in our back yard, and helping in the kitchen. And she loves elephants, so we had a little elephant birthday party for her yesterday.

Greg found a great little book for 2-3 year olds that we started with her yesterday: "Truth and Grace Memory Book." It has scripture and hymns for us to teach her, as well as questions and answers to help her learn biblical truth. The first question is "Who made you?" and the answer is "God made me." I'm looking forward to teaching her these basic truths.

Here are a few pictures from yesterday. Phoebe celebrated with her friend Stephanie and her 5th cousin Kendal. Thanks to Regina for making the cake!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

James 1:17