Last weekend we were able to meet my sister Sarah and her family in New Orleans for a quick visit. Brian had a business trip there so Ken, the kids and I drove out Friday night and returned home Sunday. We had a wonderful time with Sarah, Brian and Timmy. They flew in late but still had enough energy to come by the hotel and play with the kids. I loved that I had dinner alone with them before they saw the kids so I could play with Timmy and enjoy chatting with Sarah and Brian for a few minutes. On Saturday we spent the day at the zoo, went and saw my mothers childhood home, and then back to the hotel for a quick dip in the pool.
Oh what a joy it was to be around them. I feel so blessed to have such amazing family members, so full of goodness and love. Sarah and Brian are so patient and soft with Timmy and the love they have for my children is so apparent. I gain so much from their example and ache for my children to be around them more. Sarah is such a great aunt for Alexandra. She is the perfect example of Christ like love, loving people for the goodness she sees in them and overlooking the little faults. Trevor loves how Brian plays and lets the kids know they are an important part of the group. It is hard for me to come home not live near them.
Oh and Timmy, what a pure joy. That child never tires. He is so full of life and personality always moving and loving the attention of his cousins. And how they love him! I love that he wants to walk everywhere and that water is the peace of his life. (mine too) It was fun to watch the kids each bond with him differently but equally deep. What a wonderful opportunity for us to be with my sister and her family. I'll be crying all week. :)
Last weekend we were able to meet my sister Sarah and her family in New Orleans for a quick visit. Brian had a business trip there so Ken, the kids and I drove out Friday night and returned home Sunday. We had a wonderful time with Sarah, Brian and Timmy. They flew in late but still had enough energy to come by the hotel and play with the kids. I loved that I had dinner alone with them before they saw the kids so I could play with Timmy and enjoy chatting with Sarah and Brian for a few minutes. On Saturday we spent the day at the zoo, went and saw my mothers childhood home, and then back to the hotel for a quick dip in the pool.
Oh what a joy it was to be around them. I feel so blessed to have such amazing family members, so full of goodness and love. Sarah and Brian are so patient and soft with Timmy and the love they have for my children is so apparent. I gain so much from their example and ache for my children to be around them more. Sarah is such a great aunt for Alexandra. She is the perfect example of Christ like love, loving people for the goodness she sees in them and overlooking the little faults. Trevor loves how Brian plays and lets the kids know they are an important part of the group. It is hard for me to come home not live near them.
Oh and Timmy, what a pure joy. That child never tires. He is so full of life and personality always moving and loving the attention of his cousins. And how they love him! I love that he wants to walk everywhere and that water is the peace of his life. (mine too) It was fun to watch the kids each bond with him differently but equally deep. What a wonderful opportunity for us to be with my sister and her family. I'll be crying all week. :)
I thought the whole New Orleans Trip was a joke. Well, I'm glad you guys got to spent time together. Too bad we all live so far apart. I wish we could see everyone more often as well...I guess, eventually I'll get used to always being far from family one way or another.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family picture on the bench. You have perfectly captured each child so well!
ReplyDeleteNice family pictures. There is something so nice about sisters! What a wonderful sister and name!
ReplyDeleteEveryday, I see the gift mentioned in my patriarchal blessing, "Your children will perform great acts of service, among mankind and in the Gospel." Each of you works so hard to get together, to love and appreciate and serve each other. This has been one of my constant prayers all my life and I see it fulfilled over and over and over again.
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