Things I learned from my Parents

Now that I am a mother and have kids of my own, I realize how important those things you pick up from your parents are. Things they show you by how they act, not necessarily things they sit down with a PowerPoint presentation to show you. Now sure, my Dad never taught me how to change out the oil in my car or replace spark plugs. And my Mother never had the lesson with me on how to properly julienne carrots; (She probably doesn't know what it is. I'm not sure I do...). But what they have taught me is a fierce loyalty to my family and friends. My parents have been this way with me and my brother our whole lives, and now that I am a mom, I have the opportunity to do so as well. My kids aren't perfect and neither am I. Who is? But when you are family, (and that includes those people you know and love that have become family), you love them NO MATTER WHAT. One definition of loyalty means "unwavering devotion." This steadfastness and constancy I have seen time and time again. Every person on the planet will have the opportunity to be loyal and constant, or desire the loyalty and constancy of others. Be loyal to those special people in your life. Don't hurt those who are hurting by judging. Love your family with an unswerving resolution. One day you may need it.





Here are some fun pictures of the kids from this week:

Our niece and nephew, Haley & Trent, play pretend nap time with Kensi & Camden. "Time to go to sleep!"

"Time to wake up!"

Camden loves blankets. He has started laying on the floor and rolling around to wrap himself up in his blankets. Here, he is on the kitchen floor.

He looks like he is pretend sleeping again.

He laid here for several minutes. He's too cute!

Kensi decides to sit on Camden while he is laying on the floor.

Oh my goodness! That is my princess!!

Camden in mid-sneeze. I love unique pictures...

I guess it feels better to have that out, huh?