You mess with one bean....

So... I have the MOST AMAZING family ever. I miss them terribly when I'm away for too long. So I was very excited to get to spend a week with them for my little brothers wedding. Even Stephen was there which is rare because he lives so far away. Adam's wedding was absolutely gorgeous. I am over joyed to have his wife, Michelle, as part of our family. They are truly perfect for each other.

 I also got to see my brand new niece, darling Ella. And of course, her mom whom I love dearly. :)

 

 

Her big sister is one of Chicky's best cousin friends and I love that they get along so well.

I love where I live. My neighborhood is absolutely perfect for me. But I love going home to visit. Ideally I could move everyone from down there to here. My family regenerates me. Maybe it's knowing that whatever I do, whoever I am, I'll always belong there. If I'm ever in a jam I know I'll find help there. These people will always have my back. I come from a line of wonderful, strong people and I want my kids to know that and feel the same confidence that they will always belong too. I draw strength from that confidence. It empowers me to go boldly into my future knowing that I'll always have a soft place to land if the worst should happen.

Chicky turns 4!!!

 We were in Vegas for Chicky's birthday this year so we got to celebrate with a different set of family than usual. It was nice and warm too, so we spent the day at the park with cousins. Even Uncle Stephen got to be there because Uncle Adam got married so he came for the wedding. It was so amazingly fun to get to spend some quality time with my family. And Chicky got everything she wanted from her birthday party; Suckers,balloons and sand. :)