So Much Has Changed!

8 1/2 years,

4 kids

and

1 girlfriend later...

We're ALL Together Again!!

Its hard to believe that its been that long

and that so much has changed in our lives

since my wedding back in August 2002.

This reunion was a long time coming

and it surely did not disappoint!

We had a great time catching up

and getting to know each other's kids, spouses or significant other.

Here are just a few {grin} pictures

from our week-long visit together.

And just for the record,

some pictures are edited but most are not.

There was just too many and I just don't have the time :-)

Meet my nephews & niece!

Evan, he's 11.

Last time I saw him he was 3.

He's changed just a bit in the past 8 years :-)

Really awesome big brother

and just as awesome big cousin!

Nicholas, just turned 6.

He's quiet and thoughtful

and Crista's newest best friend.

Loves his stuffed animals

and is super sweet!

Mackenzie, 18 months old

and the Princess

of her family.

She was brought into this world at the perfect time,

ushered in on many many prayers.

Her eyes are soulful and bright

and she gives the best kisses an aunt could ask for!

Since the family only had about a week to visit,

we packed in as many activities we could

to make the most of the time we were given.

The rest of the pictures are random photos

taken in the moment

to capture the excitement and fun we had!

BOWLING::

Uncle Marcus learned quickly

that Crista's secrets are quite literally

juicy

 {grin}

COOKOUT::

PAINTING POTTERY::

LOADS OF OUTSIDE PLAY::

And see those cute little piggy tails...
I could write a whole blog post just on those.
Takes my breath away
they're so stinkin' cute!!

Telling Daddy a story.

Probably something like,

"...and Mama took it right out of my mouth for no good reason!"

And these two.

Oh the memories I'll always have

of these two cousins,

never meeting before,

but having an instant friendship.

Becoming the best of friends after

2.5 seconds of being introduced.

Joined at the hip.

I smile every time I think of them.

Crista grieved for the next 2 days after they left.

She misses Nicholas so much!

(and yes, they're barefoot, in February.  you can be jealous now)

And because you stuck around to the very end

of this very long post,

I'll leave you with this little gem of a picture

as a reward.

Ok, so really this last one's for Papaw & Mamaw

:-)

But its a gem just the same.

If you want to see more pics from our week together,
click HERE
and check out my SIL's blog!