Tuesday, December 18, 2018

two things i love


how i love being on the mat watching my kids wrestle.  it is now the season.  wrestling 2018.


i also happen to love hugs from my wrestling son~ and on this day he caught his dad snapping a picture of it.  sometimes it's the hugs that energize me for the next day, or hour~ or the next minute even!  like actually...


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

family firsts

when the oldest cousin marries, it's kind of a big deal.  the first of the family.  a main event.  everyone needed appropriate wedding attire which turned out to be pretty fun shopping for (especially the three boys who knew exactly what they wanted!)  there was the wedding day styling and primping and sister time.  the entire event turned into a super fun memory on many levels.  being together as eight.  being together as extended family.  supporting our beautiful and dearly loved niece and cousin, V, and her new husband J.  gorgeous venue and delicious food.  solid lifelong family and friend connections held even a little bit tighter than before, new connections forged as well.  super special.  abundantly blessed.  a few pics to highlight...









congratulations to V&J on your marriage...may God's presence fill your home and hearts as you journey together...
thanks for letting all of us share in your BIG day!  the kids are still talking about it!  yes, we were happy to provide the dance floor entertainment at no extra charge!  and by we i really mean the two cuties above! :)

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

we're back...

....to cute little sparkly shoes

 
and Christmas bedtime stories


definitely a few of the best parts of fostering these sweet little souls.  there's also lots of hard, lots of messy, lots of "wring you out and hang you out to dry" days, to be totally honest.  i want to remember the parts that are wonderful~ and these parts sure are!  ❤