4 Generations

I haven't been very motivated to update this blog...I guess because there seems to be such a glut of technological ways to be in touch with people, this little blog got neglected. But the other day Chris said that I should put some pictures up so that he can visit the blog when he needs to take a break at work. (I think he likes it too because I say nice things about him on the blog....but why wouldn't I? He is THE BEST husband and father to our girls anyone could ever ask for. And I'm not just saying that so that he can read this. I really mean it. We are so lucky to have him bring laughter and steadiness and lightness into our house.)

This picture is our 4 generation picture. I am AMAZED that my 90 year old Granny came all the way from Florida to visit us! What a trooper! She did great, too and it was an honor to host her at our house. I loved having her here for Ali's 7th birthday AND Mother's Day. So, my Granny has said before that she is amazed at how doting and attentive a father Chris is and she loves that he is still that way. But she also added this time that if Chris is the lungs in this family breathing life into our days, then Emily is the heart making everything work. That was the best compliment I could hear because I try really hard to make our home "work". I love making sure everyone is taken care of and that I have the time during my days to make sure the details aren't forgotten. I am so thankful that I don't have to work right now so that I can plan and organize and prepare. And it really does take a lot of time and effort. Hats off to all of the women who do all this AND work.

I'm so thankful for my little family and all of our extended families. We are so blessed.