six

My sweet girl turned six this last Saturday. Six! How can it even be possible? 

I find that every single one of my children's birthdays is so bittersweet. Bitter in that they are growing up and it is so hard for me to let those baby days go; sweet in that the older they get the more I love them and love discovering who God created them to be.

This last Saturday we celebrated Audrey. My beautiful girl. I feel blessed beyond measure to not only be her mama, but to just know her. She is an amazing little girl. So creative and bright and just lovely in every single way. And I love that every day I am still learning new things about her. 

I love how she has the most remarkable memory and is a wonderful storyteller. I love how obsessed she is with art and creating- it is one of the most beautiful things about her. I love how at any given time she has a million different collections- right now it is Strawberry Shortcakes, rocks, American Girl catalogs, coins from around the world, and cards + notes from family and friends. I love seeing how the Lord is working in her and heart and teaching her so much. I see Him answering so many prayers I have had for her in such amazing ways. I can't wait to see what God has in store for her and her life!

Here are some little peeks from her special day...






8 comments:

  1. I love your pictures. I have a little one that turns six in October. I cannot wait!

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  2. I SO wish we could have been there to celebrate Audrey Bug's birthday! But these pictures truly make me smile...you can tell she had a GREAT day! :)

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  3. You really captured the day! She looks genuinely thrilled. And... is that a BEARD on Erik?! He and Karl are seriously going to be best friends.

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  4. What a beautiful day for a beautiful girl! Love her and can't wait to celebrate some more this weekend!

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  5. Some heart-squeezing relationships captured in many of these photos! I love them!

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  6. What fun! I started reading your blog early this morn & got sidetracked; Ken came over to the computer to check something before he left for work & saw your blog pics & goes, "Oh wow... wait, what's Andi's daughter's name again? (I tell him) and he shakes his head with a big grin as he scrolls through the pics, saying, "What a beautiful, beautiful girl! Andi sure takes great pics, too! How are they doing?" :) To which I then fill him in with a quick update as much as I know from your blog... :) We love your family & wish we had had more time together before we moved. Hugs & love & LOVE thinking about you enjoying your homeschool days this Fall/year with your little ones. Us too... :)
    Happy Birthday to your darling daughter! :)

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  7. Oh I love the ones of her with you and her with her Papa! So precious! Happy Birthday, Miss Audrey! We love you!

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  8. Happy Birfday Audry! I don't know why but I always want to list all the pictures I love :) I LOVE the ones of her with you and E and her grandparents and also the one where she's laughing while opening presents - so sweet. Looks like a great day!

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