She's One

She says, "Hazah?" Translated: "What's that??"


Like her sister was, she is pretty adventurous for her age.


Like her brother Miles, she has beautiful blue eyes that get lost in thought.


Like Avery, she looks like me. (Okay. waaaay self-centered.) Trying again. Likes Avery. She REALLY likes Avery. But, Avery likes her more. Loves her to pieces, he does.


Like her Mommy, she secretly likes dress-up. (Here's hoping...)


She likes to wave "Hello" and "Good-bye".


Watch out. She puts everything in her mouth. She's been affectionately referred to as Lint Trap.

Thanks to my photographer and friend, Jenny Rigney, who knows her way around a camera!

phoebe's dedication

"Together with your parents who love you dearly



And this people who care about the
outcome of your faith, I dedicate you to God,


Surrendering together with them all
worldly claim upon your life



In the hope that you will belong wholly to the Lord,
forever."


many thanks to jenny rigney for taking these pictures.

scrumdiddlyumpscious toes

six months old

phoebe joy. 11 days old. (which was 11 days ago.)

and she has a name

We've been known to change our kids' names (even after coming home from the hospital!), but we're pretty certain that we can confidently introduce...

Phoebe Joy Scheetz

Phoebe means "radiant" or "bright". The meaning of Joy is obvious, but it means more to us because it's the name of one of the dearest souls you could ever meet.

Psalm 34:5 "Those who look to Him are radiant, and there faces shall never be ashamed."

That's our hope for Phoebe Joy, that she would look to God her whole life.

She has dark hair and blonde eyebrows. Is this normal?
She's very sweet. Seems calm. We'll see if that holds.

And she's totally punk rock.

Oh, and I can say with all confidence that I would have lost my mind without those three standing behind me. In fact, I DID lose my mind about 10 times and they brought me back to reality!!!

Oh...one note. I'm sorry if I'm not making calls. I've slept all of two hours since yesterday morning. It's easier to type than talk. For those of you who I'd normally call, please know we'll catch up soon.