July 8, 2009

Birthday Dinner

Thankfully, the day after Selah's birthday, we were able to actually *celebrate* by taking her to her restaurant of choice. IHOP.

because she knew they'd give her a free ice cream sundae. That's my girl. :)


My sweet crew all ready to celebrate...

Raegan in all her flair. Selah and that smile she couldn't seem to shake. Lani and those two fingers she's always sucking. And Charis with that sweet sweet spirit that never fails to shine through. Dear God, I love them!

AT THE RESTAURANT:

Once Lani has food in front of her, she's no longer interested in anything or anyone else.


Raegan, on the other hand, is at least always ready to smile. Though if you can tell, she's distracted as well. There was coloring to do!


Charis is still just as precious, regardless of where she is.


and Selah is still the embodiment of beyond excited.


After we ordered, Jet and I knew we had to move fast if we wanted the opportunity to share the news before the food arrived.

It was ironic because just this morning, Charis made the announcement that Lani would probably be our last baby. Apparently, if I wasn't pregnant by now (with Lani being 9 months) then it would just never happen. :)

So when I told them that we were going to have another baby, they were thrilled!



Selah, watching as the wait staff sang her their birthday ditty.


though that huge smile was probably due to this enormous sundae. :)


big enough for three...

though it lasted for, maybe, 3 minutes.

And while the big girls were inhaling the ice cream, Lani looked on...


as sweet natured as can be. and looking more and more like my Dad. crazy.


Having all my little girls at one table...celebrating the birthday of one, celebrating the pending birth of another... *sigh* Does life get any better than this?