TOGETHERNESS
The news of my dad's illness bought my biggest sister down from Queensland with her boy Jesse. It was fantastic for all the cousins to play and especially for Jesse to get to know his extended family that he hadn't met properly before. Sydney blessed us with a perfect day for playing and barbequing.
Eva certainly was happy for a new faces, new energy, new experiences. She thought my sister Stefanie was awesome and followed poor little Jesse everywhere, fussing over all his needs. It's so important to nurture those relationships outside of the immediate family. I feel really privileged that my kids have supportive, caring aunts and uncles who love them and care for them so deeply.
BIRTHDAYS
My littlest imp Eva turned 5 today! What an amazing milestone for this little girl who fought so hard to stay with us. She is so feisty, bold and outspoken. I can hardly believe the personality that bursts forth from such a little body!
Look how young they all are! Oh my, the years have just flown by. Eva has had her healthiest year ever with exactly zero hospital visits this year! Hello Health, we heart you!!
THANKFULNESS
For all the comments, emails, visits and chats I have had via this blog and my community. Thank you for saying something, for taking the time to let me know that you care. I could not ever let you know how much I appreciate it.
6 comments:
Still thinking of you all and hoping that your dad is recovering well. Happy birthday Evie!!
wow Sophie. So much news to catch up on. The first thing I thought when I was looking at your photos is how grown up - and healthy and strong, yay! - Eva is looking. Then I read she's 5, I can hardly believe it. And gunning to go to school too ( I so know your teary moment). Sorry to hear about your Dads illness. You're in my thoughts
xo Fran
Wow! That is great news on Eva. Here's to another healthy happy year in 2012. Happy Birthday Eva!
So sorry I missed your recent post about your Dad.
Thinking of you all and hope you are looking after each other.
xx
OMG love this post, I can feel the joy in the sadness. Makes me wish I had brothers and sisters. Hope you are all looking after each other.
As for Miss Eva, a great big happy birthday squish for her. I adore her for so many reasons, but especially for SPUNK!
x
That's so great about Eva's health, excellent! Beautiful family pictures.
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