Chayah the 8 year old Birthday Princess

Chayah had her birthday almost a month ago while we were on vacation. We celebrated at big sister Chrissy's house, with her husband Micah, and... brand new puppy Tara! Before we went on vacation, Chayah would tell everyone (literally) that she was going to her sister's house in North Carolina for her birthday. She was sooo excited and looked forward to this day so much! Chayah is such a sweet girl, almost always has a smile on her face, and is so caring towards others, especially her sisters. If we are playing a game and she thinks I was treated unfairly she will start crying. She is very sensitive and also loves to joke! She loves laughing and getting others to laugh. She can also be quite bossy! At school her friend prayed "Dear God, please help Chayah not to be so bossy!" She seems to have a motherly instinct and likes to tell people what to do and what not to do. She is a funny girl! Her favorite food is french fries. I think she would be thrilled if they were all she had to eat, but there would have to be alot of them to keep her filled! Even though she is itty bitty she loves to eat! Minutes after dinner she will say she is hungry again, still she has about the tiniest wrists and waist I've ever seen. She doesn't like chocolate much though, about the only food she will refuse! (I think she's crazy).

She can get scared very easily sometimes but was so brave this Fourth of July as she watched the fireworks and cannons go off on either side of her, I was so proud! She is our little patriotic girl for sure. She loves America, the National Anthem, the pledge of allegience, the flag, the military, everything!

I love our little Chayah so much, it's crazy to think of her being 8 already and home now for 1 and 1/2 years! She really has grown up so much since she came home. She loves going to school (and has the best school too!) and will be in First grade this year!

You're growing up so fast Chayah! We love you and are so proud of you!