Turning 5

August is birthday month for 2 little and 1 not-so-little girls in our family. Grace and Caroline were born 2 years and 5 minutes apart (both about 30 minutes before midnight). Each of our girls are so different and yet share the priceless common thread of sisterly love.

We've had a crazy busy month, most recently, currently passing around strep, but I'm finally getting around to recording some fun birthday notes for the girls. It sure is fun celebrating the joy they each bring to our family....

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Dear Caroline,

This was your last year at HOME with mom before you start school. We sure had fun coloring, learning to spell and write your name, playing with Wesley, working in the kitchen, gardening, shopping, reading, playing on the computer under your very own toolbar bookmark with fun sites just for you to visit, etc. I'm going to miss you while you're at school, but I'm excited for you too and for all of the great things that will come your way.

As we celebrate your 5th birthday, we've come up with 5 things we love about you...

• Your hugs & kisses, without fail everyday, but also those offered to your dear Primary teachers, esp. Sis. Boyd whose husband died this year. You have a generous and tender way of showing you care.
• Your eagerness to learn...Kindergarten cannot start soon enough for you!
• Your sweet and thoughtful prayers, including smacking your lips while you think of what next to say, and pushing your hair out of your face (did I just prove I peak during prayers?!)
• Your sweet singing voice. A highlight of your 4th year was on the 4th of July when the crowds, led by Neal Diamond broke out singing YOUR song, "Sweet Caroline." Your sweet singing can be accompanied by some loony dance moves too:)
• Even though he's a strong force to be reckoned with, you let your "little" brother wrestle you and you giggle that contagious giggle of yours; so endearing.

Caroline's favorites.....

color: purple

song: "Listen to the Still Small Voice"

animal: a horse

indoor activity: playing on the computer,

outdoor activity: ring around the rosies

food: pizza (w. pineapple!)

dessert: brownies w. powdered sugar on top

candy: lollipop

book: Barbie books

TV show: Dora!

movie: Cinderella

vacation: Camp Joseph, Sharon, VT

scripture story: Brother of Jared in Ether

What 3 dreams do you want to achieve while you're 5 years old?

1. Learn how to read

2. Go to school

3. Paint a picture

What is one dream you have that you'd like to achieve during your lifetime? Learn ballet.

Sweet Caroline, you are a sweet, sweet blessing in our family!

Happy 5th to you!

xo, mom & dad