It’s hard for me to believe that my two oldest are turning five today. In many ways, I can’t believe they’re that old. But I also have a hard time remembering what my life was like before Abby Kate and Joshua were born. I know this: my life was less busy, less chaotic, and nowhere near as fulfilling as it is today. Abby Kate and Joshua, being your father is the truest joy I know in life. You are tangible reminders to me of God’s goodness and His glory. I couldn’t be any prouder of the two of you. Happy Birthday, guys!
Soundtrack notes: My kids love Coldplay (I wonder why), so the instrumental Life in Technicolor that kicks off the video was a no-brainer. One of Joshua and Abby Kate’s favorite things to do is for me to crank up Mansard Roof (song #2) on the stereo and for us to dance around the living room; thus, I had to include it in the video, too. The final cut, Tomlin’s Love, is a song that’s a bit new to us. We’ve recently discovered it and it was a perfect fit for this video and for what we feel as we reflect on the first five years of our kids’ lives.
already & not yet 