You Saved Me!

My sister Christina moved to St. Peter to save me, a sad, homesick, lonely woman with a two year old and twins on the way. She couldn't have come here at a better time. She helped Tim and I through hard days with the boys and made Charlie feel special when we were too tired to do so. So yeah, my big sister saved me.

She is leaving behind a much stronger sister/mother, a more confident woman, but still homesick for my siblings. That will never change. Growing up my parents made sure we had friends to play with. That's why they had FIVE kids - so we would never be without. Living in the country we counted on each other for entertainment, support, and finding trouble. My parents didn't know at the time but they gave me the best gift possible, my brothers and sisters!

The "six of us" became "the five of us" again. We said good bye to Aunt Tina this afternoon before naps. With tears and giant hugs going around, Charlie was quite confused. But we know our visits will be frequent. I will miss our shopping trips, spa outings, and "adult" dinners.

When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us? ~Pam Brown

An older sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too. ~Pam Brown

"Only an Aunt... can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister,

and share love like a friend."

Our last game night before Aunt Tina moves. We found a new one which includes building "sandwiches".

Filling their bread

Can't say I would have eaten any of the sandwiches we built

An aunt is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.

Max doesn't know what's going on - "Aunt Tina's just here to play Mama"

Aunt Tina has shared so many special times with us and we appreciate and remember each one!

This picture says it all.

WE LOVE YOU AUNT TINA TO THE MOON AND BACK!

We will go where ever you are to get hugs!

Max loves new technology just as much as his Aunt

She has to wait to use her own phone at our house.