One week…

…of nibbly toes

…of tiny fists

…of stacked chins

…of skin so soft

…of pouty lips

…of pinchable cheeks

…of sweet slumbers.

One week of baby bliss.

We’ve welcomed a new little jay into our home.

A sweet little sister born at home with daddy’s help on August 7th.

I’m hoping to be back later this week to share our story – and perhaps even a name.

Until then we are basking in the joy of new life.

On her birthday, before anyone had given her well wishes, Sarah sat straight up in our bed (her most favourite sleeping spot these days) and announced “4!”. We hadn’t built it up or given her a warning about the day because we knew we were going to celebrate a day late due to Dan’s work and my canning schedule (which I really must update you on). I was surprised then by this announcement.

Sarah has always marched to the beat of her own drum. She has set the timeline for each and every milestone – standing, walking, talking – she’s taken each at her own pace. And so I say she’s has stayed our baby just a little longer because she has been in no rush to grow up. And so sometimes we forget just how much she is growing up.

And so these pictures from her birthday must be shared as proof to myself that these moments are fleeting and oh so cherishable.

Awaiting the birthday breakfast by Daddy.

Candles with breakfast are a must.

So worth the wait…Daddy is good to us.

Followed by a rainy trip to the zoo.

Feeding duckies – Sarah’s favourite.

Despite how many times she’d already seen her birthday sweater blocking she was still full of excitement over it (be still my beating heart).

No, she’s not disappointed that her sweater is two sizes too big. It’s her favourite silly game – “Sad face…”

“…Happy face!”

You’re not noticing all the clutter in background around that happy girl are you? Of course not.

She also had some special gifts to open from her sweet, sweet siblings.

Daddy lights the candles on the yellow girl’s yellow cake.

Turning four is a beautiful thing. Bittersweet for a mama’s heart perhaps, but so much fun.