Skater Sixer

Rachel is six today!  She had a good day at school, gave out pencils to her classmates, played on the playground for a long time after school--amazing her mother with scads of daring feats--helped frost a bunny-shaped cake, and tried out her brand-new roller skates in the front hall.  I think she had a pretty good birthday--check out the smile while she's skating!

Our Rachel Baby has grown up a lot in the last year.  There's no baby left on this girl.  Besides being way taller, she's grown so strong and capable--she really does amaze me with the flips and twists and feats she performs--and thoughtful and bright and fun.  She thinks a great deal about things, asks terrific questions, and feels everything very deeply.  She is a tremendous blessing to our family, and we celebrate her birth and her life with great joy!