Happy Birthday, Maria!

Rachel & Maria were at Joshua's house from Sunday
to Monday evening, when Christine brought them home
& helped us pick some more cherries!
They then were picked up by Opa yesterday
morning to do some sewing with Oma.
(Last summer she taught them to use the sewing machine!)
Opa & Oma brought them home at lunchtime today
& helped us celebrate Maria's 9th birthday.

The boys all eagerly made cards, & Daniel is quite proud of his!
Rachel picked out these azaleas for her sister.
We thank God for you, Maria,
& pray that God will bless you for many more years!