Family Visit!

We had family come to visit this past two weeks. It was so much fun having them around. 

We finally got to meet our nephew Declan and got to hand out with Sam and Ashley and Ma and Pa Gillespie!

It was a great two weeks. I am so happy we had a chance to spend time with them and make some fun memories!

(ps. this is one of my favorite pictures from the weekend)

Uncle Garran tried very hard to win Declan over!

Look at that sweet face. 

Um saying our kids loved Declan might be a bit of an understatement. 

I even got to snuggle him to sleep. 

Lucky Me!

Ma and Pa Gillespie

Declan experiencing some hush puppies!

Um we are crazy....

But we can usually hide it well!

Look at this funny fella!

Beach Day with Family!!

While all of the Gillespie's were in town for a visit, we decided to spend the day at the beach!! 

I love the beach. 

I could spend every day there. 

My kids definitely take after me. 

They are in the water the minute we get there and we have to drag them out when it is time to leave. 

Plus we had a bonus to this visit. 

It was our sweet nephew Declan's first time ever to a beach. 

So of course he had to take a beach selfie with aunt Meg!

My beach babe. 

He loved it!

The Iowa Gillespie's

B and A

The Boys

Daddy and his beach baby. 

She loves the beach

Happy times

I LOVE THE BEACH!!

Our best attempt at a family picture. 

Two of my favorite beach buddies. 

I caught Tess mid awesome beach pose!

my honey. 

See I told you we tried. 

It is surprisingly harder the older they get! You would think it would get easier. 

Recents.

Just wanted to post some recent pictures of the kids. It has been a while and we did not get family pictures this year. 

Perfection

I love this picture and here is why:

• I love that Briea is laughing and has a great smile on his face. 
• I love that it captured a moment in our lives that I dont want to forget. 
• I love that Garran is squished in behind us. (if you knew the situation, it is so typical)

Garran was ready for bed but Briea wanted to snuggle. Garran always seems to get booted when the kids wedge in. This was him pretending to be grumpy and make a mad face. 

I love my family. With all the good and the bad. Our perfect imperfection. I will take it all!

Valentines Day Dinner

Well, once again we celebrated Valentines Day with our family dinner by candlelight. 

This year we did a fruit and cheese spread.

It was kind of a throw together  because we had a snow storm that messed up my plans to go grocery shopping for the original dinner. 

We still pulled it off. We got everything decorated and ready for our  night. 

Ayla was not feeling well, but she was the first to the table and in a princess dress non the less. 

I made Pineapple whips for a fun drink. 

 Briea was so cute. She asked me to put one of the flowers in her hair like if she was out on date. 

My favorite Valentines!

So grateful for each and everyone of them. 

2 years

Today is the two year anniversary of this sweet boy leaving this world. We miss him so much and think and pray for him often. Our families grew together and we watched new children come into both of our families. Never did I think we would have to watch our sweet friends say goodbye to one. Our thoughts and prayers our with Ed and Stacy, and all their family today. We love you and wish we could be there with you.

 — 

Happy New Years!!!

This year we spent New Years with my SIL and her family. 

He had a great time partying and ringing in the new year!!

My niece Tessa and her boyfriend Allen.

Crazy Kiddos!

Happy New Year!

From the three of us....

and Brina too!

So glad I get to spend another year with this great guy. 

I am truly blessed!

They kissed at midnight also... Hershey kissed that is!!

Ayla and Z

The real Party Animals!!

Happy New Year to ALL!

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