Thankfulness!!

Getting ALL TEN of us in a picture this weekend was somewhat of a challenge because we were having too much fun to stop and get a formal picture, but we grabbed the last few minutes before Justin and Regina had to leave have our very first family photo.

I am SO THANKFUL that the twins got to meet their fun big brother, "Yo." Sofia wasn't too sure at first, but in true Yo-like fashion, he won her over. As Aria says, "You can't say NO to the Yo."

We ate, we played, we laughed and we enjoyed every second of the weekend with our 8 kids (we count the girlfriends as ours too :)

We are SO BLESSED to have our family complete with the addition of the twins.

I hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderfully blessed as ours was!

Comments

  1. KimNovember 28, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful picture! That one is destined for a gorgeous frame and place of distinction in the house!

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  2. NavhelowifeNovember 28, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Too cute for words!

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  3. MaryNovember 29, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    The Lord's blessings are abundant!
    I consider myself so blessed by your friendship and for the privilege of watching the Lord add to your family.

    Love you all~

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  4. Audrey BNovember 29, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    What a beautiful family!

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  5. Grandpa and GrandmaNovember 29, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful picture, beautiful family. What a blessing! HE has truly held you all in the palm of HIS hands.

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  6. DonnaNovember 29, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Amazing family!

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