Cousins

Aren't nieces and nephews just the cutest?

A Birthday Wish

Today is my Mom's birthday. If you don't know her, you should. She is one of the sweetest, most selfless people I know. Her husband and kids come first, even when they don't deserve it, and trust me, there was many a time when I didn't deserve it. She is an amazing woman, and I'm so blessed to have someone I can talk to as a friend and as a mother and who is always there when I need her. I love you, Mom! Happy Birthday!

Hoops

My "little" brother Jacob, who's now a full foot taller than me...the basketball star. 
The next Larry Bird. :-)

 

Girl Time

One night my sister Mary invited me over for a girls night with her and Livi to eat some taco soup, which was delicious!

 I brought the Coronas! (Livi did not partake in that part of girls night, of course)

Livi is a dipper. It's a thing with our family. We like to dip our food. 

Taco Soup face

Then we decided to go for a walk around the apartment complex. But it started to drizzle, so unfortunately, some of the pictures ended up a little spotty in places from the raindrops.

I had some fruit flavored popcorn to share, which was yuuuuu-my!

Then, of course, it was time to pick dandelions.

And what do dandelions do?

Why, they kiss, of course!

Livi tries to blow out the dandelions like Mommy did.

So much fun! We agreed that we need to do this again soon!

Lucia's First Holy Communion

On Sunday, my youngest sister (and goddaughter), Lucy, made her First Holy Communion. She looked lovely, and I was so proud!

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a photo of her actually receiving the Eucharist because I was in a bad position.

 Afterward we celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa's house with food and a beautiful cake and a joyful day with family.

Congratulations, Little Lucy! We love you!