It started with a camping trip on her actual birthday. She's such an incredible baby, so aware of everything around, in ways that I feel are beyond her age. She smiled, giggled and latched on to her daddy in joy as we sang happy birthday.
We followed that experience by spending a few days in Arizona with aunt Andrea (my mother in law's older sister) and uncle Stan. What an incredible time! There's nothing like spending time with older folks. There's so much to gain! I walked away feeling less anxious about life as aunt Andrea reminded me that when you do as the Lord commands, He will bless you, therefore there is no reason to ever worry about life in general.
There was also some amazing conversations with Maren (Robert's cousin) about parenting. She mentioned that children come to this earth with pre existing spirit. Therefore our job as parents is to smooth the edges because they already know who they are. So profound. So true. So freeing.
Aunt Cleora who is about to turn 90, came over to spend an afternoon with our little family. She has been such an inspiration to me since meeting her at our wedding. She is humble, self accepting and has aged so beautifully.
There was also a quick trip down to Phoenix, where the weather is worth mentioning. It was so hot it felt dangerous to step outside! The trip was to meet up with a friend from South Africa (we met on Instagram and clicked instantly). Isn't technology quite a thing! Never did I imagine that I would make such a wonderful friendship with someone I had never met.
The kids just blossomed in July. They got to spend time with cousins and new friends. Every day had a new activity and I now know that both Urijah and Zuri are into traveling. I also think that being around kind, loving family and friends allowed the kids to quickly adapt and feel at home in every new space.
And the month ended with a family birthday party for little Zuri. Her grandparents wanted to share in the fun of celebrating this sweet little girl!
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