Friday, September 2, 2011

Birthday Girl

Today is her day!  6 years ago, on a hot Friday afternoon, much like today, Savannah Rachel entered our world.  What a GIFT!


On the way to six, Savannah--
1.  Went through approximately six reams worth of scrap paper--drawing, drawing, drawing!
2. Learned to ride her bike!
3. Danced in her first ballet recital!
4. Spent most of her time in the pool under water--quite the swimmer!
5.  Lost her first two teeth!
6. Was still as generous and bubbly and ticklish and dramatic and fun-loving as ever! 

Unicorn Party Table from her celebration with friends over the weekend.

Little Savannah on the Prairie








Savannah, you are a delight to all of us!  "Wow!"  You are something special--your smile, your expressiveness, your twinkling eyes, your sensitive and generous heart.  You are a giver of joy and love and friendship.  I love your cuddles, the way you run like the wind and jump just for fun, how you laugh and laugh and laugh. I love that you love tickles and snuggles and stories and laughter. 
You are full of LIFE.

This is our birthday blessing to you, especially for this year, Savannah:  May you never be afraid; for you are never ever alone.  Jesus himself promised to be your Good Shepherd and never leave you or forsake you.  May you never let a frown-face stick.   Smile always because you are always loved, by us, by God, by all your friends (and animals).  May you keep on giving and sharing--You'll have the truest riches of all!  And may the Joy and Peace and Righteousness of God's kingdom be the path you walk on all your days!

*Savannah's pictures taken by Austyn Bailiff

3 comments:

Lisa H said...

How sweet...happy birthday to Savannah! Hard to believe your baby is already six years old, huh? :)

Heath Stoner said...

Beautiful post and pictures.

Alisa said...

Yes, Lisa, my "baby" isn't so much anymore and yet always will be... I'm so glad she loved to snuggle!