Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Idaho Pics

Sarah had the great idea for us to do family pictures while we were in Idaho. I really wish Todd had been with us because the photographer was great. But it was nice to get pics of the kids and the cousins and Grammy with her babes. Here are my favs....which is almost all of them!
Conner can't hardly take a serious group picture if his life depended on it! But in a way it captures who he REALLY is, so I try and go with it. And when did Makenna and Kellen get so big?!
I LOVE this picture!


When I look at these pictures of me with these women my heart just swells! I cannot begin to say how grateful I am to have the love of these ladies in my life. We have been there for each other forever. We know each other in ways that only someone that has known you your entire life can know you. I am so grateful to have the example of each of them in my life. I am beyond blessed to cal my sister and my mother some of my best friends!

This beautiful girl is just growing up right before my eyes! I can't believe how big she seems all of the sudden. She has gone from a sticky, messy, funny little toddler to a little lady overnight! I love this age that she is at! I can remember being her age. I can remember what it feels to be excited about the things she is experiencing and the maturity she is developing. She is such a happy, fun loving girl through and through! I love this look when their body is stretching out and their adult teeth are coming in and still look a bit too big for their face. It is so cute!
My sweet baby Carys! With a smile that can melt you in seconds. Such a little girl! She found this little pearl necklace while we were getting ready to leave to go take the pics and refused to take it off. And I think it was the perfect touch! This girl may be a lot of girly drama, but I love how sweet and dainty she can be. But she can also hang with her rough and tumble brothers. She is going to be a very well rounded little girl. And with a face like that she will have no problems getting herself out of trouble! Love our babe!
Kellen has gone from "Little Boy" to being a big kid in the blink of an eye. The toddler that used to hide behind my legs and not leave my side at the park unless he had his sister holding his hand is long gone. And now I have this mischievous, funny, outgoing, silly kid standing in his place. He has become such a BOY! I guess there is a part of me that is still surprised when i see what and adventurous kid he has become. He still has those big brown eyes that melt your heart, that smile that I can't resist, and the most sensitive, thoughtful heart ever! But he is growing up and just becomes more and more handsome every day. 
This Kid. I can't even begin to tell you what a special element this boy brings to our family. He knows how to make anyone smile and laugh just about any time. He is such a ham! Born to be the class comedian for sure! Though I have my moments where it drives me insane, there is something special about a boy like him who knows how to take life with smile on his face at all times! This boy gives the greatest hugs ever. I just feel him melting into me and I love it every time. He is such a little gentleman and is well on his way to being a ladies man. You can just see his soul in those crystal blue eyes! We love The Con!
It's an incredible feeling to have your dreams come true. I have been lucky enough to have my dreams come true 4 times!
COUSINS!!
I LOVE this sweet family and those little kiddos....they will always have such a special place in my heart. Next to my own children, these little ones are Right there!

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