We Heart Baby Mice

The big news at our house this weekend was that Daddy found a nest with 6 baby mice outside Four hours and one very grossed out Mommy later, we released the mice back to the wild. We'll just say they love to swim.

Alexis' mouse Serephina in its bathrobe. I'm pretty sure if mice can pray, this one was praying for a quick death.

The Mouse House prior to interior finishing touches which included curtains, bath robes, rugs and beds made of rocks.








They were so proud of their mice! Alexis treated them like babies and Micah was training them to be circus mice. You never know what might make a great career some day.

Five

Dear Alexis

This letter has been on my heart for a long time. In fact, you turned five almost four months ago. I thought about writing you a letter on your last day of preschool. I got that sad homesick feeling that I haven't had since I was a child. I just wanted to swallow the lump in my throat and be so proud of you, little girl.

You have blessed my life so much over the last five plus years. Since you were born, you have posessed an effervescent quality. Your wide smile and striking blue eyes are the first thing that people see. You are my big helper. You love your brothers so much and (most of the time) you are their best playmate and biggest cheerleader. God has given you the gift of encouragement. You are great at building others up and helping them learn new things.

You love to be a girl. Most days you can be found dancing around in your dress up clothes pretending to be a bride or Cinderella. Some days Micah gets coerced in to playing the prince. I am praying for the man that will be your Prince Charming some day.

In a few short weeks, you will start Kindergarten. I will miss you around home, but I know you will love school. You cried so hard your last day of preschool because you didn't want it to end. I am so glad you love to learn. Of course you love to be with your friends as well. You are such a social bug, it seems every time we go to the park you have met new friends.

I love you sweet girl! I can't imagine life without you. Thank you for making me a mommy. I can't wait to see all that God has for you.

Mommy