farewell and family

 we did it! 5 out of the 7 kids made it to get together for om and dad's farewell. so grateful for everyone who made sacrifices to get here.

 i will admit, becoming a great aunt was scary. it felt as though everything needed to sag an extra 2 inches or something (heaven forbid!). luckily baby Will is the CUTEST thing i ever did get to squishy for hours and hours.

 i haven't seen my lucy goose smile like this in a very, very long time. she was in cousin heaven.

 justin was super with cousin tyler, he was willing to lend his finger for any app!

my baby ells bells is all grown up. can't stand it.

 russ and dad, a great picture and photobomb by dj

boy cousin heaven

FIVE!

tyler isn't a huge fan of selfies apparently

 danna did so great with tyler, he was awesome and it really made an impact with my kids being around  him. such a great kid.

grandma and some beautiful granddaughters, annie and emma. it was a great weekend, in 2 years we are shooting for all SEVEN OF US TOGETHER. take note siblings :)