my crazies

I'm often reminded of the crazy family I was born into.  And this weekend on fall break was no failure to remind me of such reasons why. 

First reminder from this weekend: Coop, Em, and I were hard core jamming in the car after church on Sunday with the windows rolled down (in the rain) as we choreographed our own little dance to each tune that came on.  The cars around us were totally jealous.  

Second reminder from this weekend: After church and this jam session, we were shopping at Sam's Club (Sample Sunday is a tradition not taken lightly in this family) and all of a sudden we stopped our shopping/sampling to do trust falls with one another.  We learned we are quite the trusting family (it only took six or twenty-five times for me to finally trust Cooper).  

And third reminder from this weekend: During the same Sam's Club excursions Emily and I took a break from trusting and shopping and sampling to listen to some Beat's headphones.  We were listening to the same song and hard core rockin' out to Clarity.  I mean dancing and fist pumping and twirling and jumping up and down.  We were completely in our own little world until we looked around and saw two different families starring and laughing at us.  Again, they were totally jealous. 

My confession: My fam jam is just absolutely the greatest out there.  I am continually reminded of how blessed I am to be a part of this family.  Thank you, God, for giving me these five to call my very own.  

I came across this photo earlier today.  And my oh my.

Are my parents not just the most adorable out there?

I am so thankful that they are still so in love with each other.

They are such a great example for us four kids. This 

post is oozing with love, can you feel it? 

fam jam

Today Baby had a soccer game up here near school so Momma picked me up on the way and I got to root and cheer for Abigail!  It was so exciting to be able to cheer her on in person (one of the many things I miss about not living at home anymore *insert frowny face*).  After Baby's game Momma and I got to spend the afternoon shopping together for my upcoming mission trip.  Let me tell you, there is nothing quite like being with your family. 

It was so good to be able to physically touch my Momma and little Baby and hug them.  I always knew that I was a home-body and that I was blessed with a very close-knit family.  But it hasn't been until this first year out of the nest that I have realized just how blessed I am to be able to call those incredible five human beings "family."  

God definitely knew what he was doing when he placed us six together.  The way we all cohesively work together and compliment one another is beautiful.  I tear up every time I think of of those beautiful five because I love them so incredibly much.  

It has been sososo hard for me to adjust this year being away from them and not having them here to walk with me through this part of life.  I know they are all only a phone or Skype call away, but it's something about their hugs and kisses that can instantly heal any wound I have.  

I don't know if I'll every be okay with not being a permanent resident under their roof anymore (although with my major and the current job market I just might end up back there...), but I do know that anytime I'm with one of those guys I know that I'm "home." 

My confession: I am so blessed to have the family God has provided me with!