I realize that we haven't had a family picture taken in... oh, say... 2 years.... sad, huh? But it's tough, and time gets away from me, and I always want to lose a few more pounds.... things just never seem like the right time to get one taken. But there's never been a time, that I regretted taking a family pic, and I never think that we don't look right or good, or whatever. It's always perfect.
So, my mom and dad came down the week that Tristan was in the hospital with surgery. My mom was here to help take care of the other kids at home, and my dad was able to jsut stop in for a couple of days. But he was able to come back the day that Tristan came hom from the hospital, so I asked him and my mom if they would be up for taking some pictures of my little family. I always think it's such a shame to have to pay someone else to take them, when I KNOW how to take pictures.
My dad was happy to do so, so we ended up with a fair amount of nice pictures. I mean, really, it doesn't even matter how many good ones you get, as long as you get one. So I think we have a good enough picture to hang on the wall, until we get another one taken in 2 more years!
So, her hair needed a trim... so what! Madison is so fun. She asks entirely TOO many questions, and it drives me nuts. But she is the most considerate kid. She's always concerned about what everyone else is doing, and helping her little siblings out with hard tasks. She's made so much progress in school this year. I just think she is an amazing little girl. I mean, big girl! She's 7 now!!
This one, just LOVES to pose for the camera! Brooklyne is such a silly girl. She loves to laugh and joke, and she understands adults sarcastic jokes. she's always smiling and being silly. She strives to stay caught up with her older sister, and frankly, does a pretty good job! There are so many things that Brooklyne is interested in that Madison isn't. Like sports and music and what not. She's a really great little girl to have around!
This little one is all my trouble. Oh yes, I'm sure it is her that has put the gray hairs on TJ's head! Tristan is so fiesty and independant. All of which make her strong and a fighter. We took these the day after she got home from the hospital! She didn't even care. She was so glad to be back running around with her sisters. She is an amazingly sweet and smart girl, if you can get past butting heads with her stubborness.
He is the cutest, cutest little boy! Austin is a blast to have in our family! He acts so much like his older sisters, but then also has his own way about him! He is pretty simple, loves to play, and get lots of attention from people. His favortie thing to do is to wave to people!
And amazingly after all these years, I still really like this guy! He is my strength in everything, and there's no way I could make it through all this life throws at me without his courage and support. I love to realize that after 10 years, he's still my best friend!!
