Family Blessings

I am the second oldest of 4 children, and have 2 sisters and 1 brother. It was so wonderful to have siblings and always have someone to play with growing up- whether it was building with legos, soccer, basketball, baseball, riding bikes, swimming, making up our own plays, playing "Little House on the Prairie", playing with cabbage patch dolls, micro machines, puzzle races, birthday celebrations, summer schedules, or playing "dukes of hazard" on the twin beds... we had fun together. I loved coming from a larger family! Even though my siblings and I all live in different states now (no where near each other) we still maintain close relationships and cherish the times we are able to spend together. I am lucky to have my parents and younger sister, Elisabeth, visiting right now. The kids have especially enjoyed having "Aunt Lissie" around. It has been wonderful to have them so close and spending everyday together. Here are just a few photos of some of our time at my parents house working outdoors.

My parents view of the lake from their back deck.

Since we don't have any mature trees in our yard, the kids enjoyed all the leaves, especially raking them into a big pile to play in.



My Dad and Lis working hard to dismantle the pergola.

Going kayaking with Eli.

My beautiful younger sister and I. Love you LB!

My awesome parents!!! Yes, my Dad is a cigar smoker and has been since I was a little girl.