Ruby is 5!

"Me Booth-day!"

This is what Ruby has been telling us for the last week. She knows her birthday is on "zoon seffen" (June seven), and she has been so excited for that day to arrive.

The kids made her pancakes for breakfast, and we hung out, playing at home most of the morning. Because of our summer nights being full of swim meets and VBX rehearsals and soccer tryouts, we had her 'non-party' just before dinner. Close to 50 friends came over to raise an ice cream cone to Ruby as we sang 'Happy Birthday'.

Ruby loved seeing and greeting her guests as they arrived, but one got an especially enthusiastic welcome: her pre-school teacher, Miss Jennifer. Ruby ran across the yard and tackled her with a hug, grabbing her hand and telling her to 'come. sit'. She also attempted to introduce her to several other attendees.

As we've been made aware so many times before, we have an amazing village around us because of Ruby. She is so loved!