hangin' with family

it has been a great day. i got to spend most of it with my family - which is always great.

but first thing this morning, philip, jesse, and i had breakfast with our birthmother and her parents. i am always a little nervous about this meetings - i am never sure how it is going to go. but God is always faithful and it generally goes smoothly. i am also thankful we have this relationship so jesse will be able to know his story and where he came from.

after breakfast, we came back to my parents and a nap was had by jesse. then my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew came over, jesse woke up and it was time to play.

jesse and jude played in the sandbox and then played in the pool. after that whole family - grandparents, parents, kids, and the dog - all sat in the grass and played, talked, and just hung out. it so amazing. i think i would rather do that than anything else.

i know i have said this before but i am so thankful for my family. i love spending time with them. we are more than family - we are friends.