The WHOLE fam damily!

This weekend I was fortunate enough to spend not nearly enough time with my entire, crazy, rambunctious, extended family. It doesn't happen very often, maybe every couple of years. And not to my surprise, it was a blast! Fights and tears were few this year. There were many smiles, laughs, stories, and reminiscing. It was such a blessing to see each family member and spend time with them.

 

Now you may think we are crazy (which we probably are), but I wouldn't have it any other way!

 I hope you girls all know how much I love you! But just in case you don't:

Tori- You are SO beautiful! And I don't think I have ever met someone so sweet, so caring, so considerate, and so patient as you (well maybe not toward your sisters!) You are so talented and I hope you know it. 

Kelsie-My adorable little sister. You have a spirit all your own-as well as an attitude, one that I have grown to love you for. You're bound and determined to do whatever you set your mind to, and there's no doubt that you'll do it in your own good time and way.  I love you sooo much! And I envy your strength.

Kendyll-You, missy are so incredibly talented and smart! I hope you won't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You are such a joy to be around and you are very mindful of those around you. You are unique and you are beautiful. Don't you ever forget it. And don't you DARE let anyone tell you are not.

Brielle- You are perhaps one of the most babalicious girls I have had to privilege to grow up with. You have such a fun spirit about you. And there is never a dull moment when you are around. You have a way of including everyone and making them feel special and loved. 

Aren't we just adorable?? Why, yes, yes, we are. I love these crazy people with a passion! I am so grateful to know them, to have grown up with them, and to love them. Some days we may not be able to stand each other (okay, most days), but I don't know where I would be with out sister and brothers.

I couldn't help but post this picture. I am glad someone had the good sense to take a picture! Getting them all in the same room with a smile on their faces is just short of a miracle! I guess there are just somethings we never grow out of. Your siblings, you love them, but SERIOUSLY you can't live with 'em and you can't live without 'em!

 

NAUGHTY Aunt Stacey! Always the trouble maker! :D

This women is undoubtedly, absolutely, fantastically, AMAZING! I feel soooo blessed to be able to call her my grandma and to have her in my life. She is so fun, so talented, so patient, so caring, and so spunky! How many people can say their grandmother is spunky? She is my role model, my hero, and one of my favorite people on earth! She opens her arms and her heart to many, and it is in her home that many people feel loved, comfortable, and truly at home.