Family Faces are Magic Mirrors...

...looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future.

BINGO!!

We had our 3rd annual girls weekend and it was one to remember for soooo many reasons. Last year we were celebrating our Aunt's end with her fight with cancer, the birth of three babies, and job promotions. This year was especially dedicated to our cousin Becky, the soldier/warrior! She is being deployed at the end of April and we KNOW that she will return to us safely after her 12 months of service. She is a crew chief on a Black Hawk Helicopter (I still think of her as this lil girl teasing her bro). We are so proud of her and will be sending her our love through care packages, emails, and hopefully skype.

Our weekend consisted of massages, shopping, BINGO (in honor of grma Helen), eating, movies, tons of laughter and a few tears, and things that I swore never to talk about! I cherish every moment I get to spend with my ladies. They mean the world to me. My mom has these hugs that I continue to feel even after I leave her arms. My lil sister Mary always makes me laugh even when I just want to cry. My older sis Christina has this amazing way of making me feel like a beautiful, confident woman (I don't know how she does it!). Feeling loved doesn't describe the emotions I have when I'm surrounded by these strong, beautiful, and supportive women!

My cute lil sis and roomie for the weekend

The triplets - My amazing mom and aunts Kathy and Debbie

This picture was taken for Grma Helen. 3 gigglin' young ladies outside Cracker Barrel

Our nice dinner out on Saturday, Mary Bear and Mom

My date for the evening Tina

There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me.

Playing "Buzz Word" with cousin Sarah with a FEW DRINKS

Sarah introduced us to Chuck Norris - oh my! (terrible headache the next morning)

Mary, Tina, Me, and Sarah

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there

Tina was on guard...or pretending to be Chuck Norris. I can't remember!

I thought my mom's whole purpose was to be my mom. That's how she made me feel!

It's so good to know that wherever you are, a Mom is with you in spirit and in love.

And when I returned home on Sunday afternoon, I was greeted with so many snotty kisses and hugs! Tim continues to say to me "I don't know how you do it! You're amazing!"

All 3 of them attacked with huge hugs and I couldn't have been happier

A round of Ring Around The Rosy.

It was when I had my first child that I understood how much my mother loved me!

Dancing with my boys and thinking about the mother-son dances I will have at their weddings. Oh Dear!

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.

The past few years has brought so many changes for me and I am ok because I have the CONSTANT of these people in my life. I realized recently that I have been searching for something that I already had, but unfortunately lost sight of. I have Tim's Grandma Millie to thank! Focus on those that love you and continue to show you their support. I am a much happier person these days because I have found myself again. Tim recently told me that it is time to focus on myself again and get back to being ME! Thank you Tim for always encouraging me and giving me confidence when I can't seem to find it myself.

To the women I was so blessed to spend the weekend with, THANK YOU for spending time with me. THANK YOU for making me laugh my ass off. THANK YOU for not laughing at me too much! I love you all so very much and can't wait for the next adventure!