I love my family. I love the blissful chaos that fills my parents' home when we get together. I loved growing up with these crazy people. And, even more, I love raising kids along side them. I got to spend the last 8 days at my mom & dad's house visiting them. By the time the end of the week rolled around, all 6 kids were there with our own kids and spouses. I can't believe the whole Baum-squad was able to get together (and it wasn't even a major holiday).
(This is all of us...minus one brother-in-law, Michael, and plus one cousin, Sonny).
Anyway, this week, I was surrounded by great people, places, and things, and it made me thankful for a lot. I am blessed. I am grateful.
I am thankful for my mom and her mad gardening skills, and her ability to teach me sewing tips, like how to make a ruffle!
I am thankful for nieces and nephews, who keep my little kiddo great company...and always (well, usually) give me a reason to laugh! Kylie drove Eli around in her brand new "4 wheeler". And, Sadie had the "prettiest popcorn ever party" with him, because they behaved on the trip to Walmart.
I am thankful that my parents, Mimi & Gramps love their grandbabies so much, and I can always count on them to do things like...take the grandkids to Build-A-Bear on their 1st birthday, or let them ride on their lap to mow the lawn, even if it makes it harder!
I am thankful that we gather in the beautiful hill country of Texas, close to San Antonio (and Sea World - which makes for great entertainment for the kids...even though it was too hot, too crowded, and at times, almost miserable).
I am thankful that we were able to visit the LDS temple where we got married nearly 3 years ago, for the peace that it brings to know my family will be together forever, and for my mom for babysitting Eli that day!
I am thankful for birthdays, and for all the cake that comes along with them (especially mom's chocolate fudge frosting cake and orange cream cheese cupcakes). And, I am so glad that my sister in law, Beca, introduced the family to her second verse of "Happy Birthday" - the "We Love You So Much" verse.
I am thankful that I have a hard-working husband, who can't wait to slip into some work clothes and start helping my parents with the yard as soon as we arrive. And, he makes a yummy brisket (ever since he got his garage sale smoker a few months ago)!
Anyway, this week, I was surrounded by great people, places, and things, and it made me thankful for a lot. I am blessed. I am grateful.
I am thankful for my mom and her mad gardening skills, and her ability to teach me sewing tips, like how to make a ruffle!
I am thankful for nieces and nephews, who keep my little kiddo great company...and always (well, usually) give me a reason to laugh! Kylie drove Eli around in her brand new "4 wheeler". And, Sadie had the "prettiest popcorn ever party" with him, because they behaved on the trip to Walmart.
I am thankful that my parents, Mimi & Gramps love their grandbabies so much, and I can always count on them to do things like...take the grandkids to Build-A-Bear on their 1st birthday, or let them ride on their lap to mow the lawn, even if it makes it harder!
I am thankful that we gather in the beautiful hill country of Texas, close to San Antonio (and Sea World - which makes for great entertainment for the kids...even though it was too hot, too crowded, and at times, almost miserable).
I am thankful for birthdays, and for all the cake that comes along with them (especially mom's chocolate fudge frosting cake and orange cream cheese cupcakes). And, I am so glad that my sister in law, Beca, introduced the family to her second verse of "Happy Birthday" - the "We Love You So Much" verse.
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