Happy Halloween

We have absolutely had a wonderful evening. Maybe even started a new tradition. My parents, sister and her family all came over for dinner  for my dad's birthday ( really tomorrow) and a little bit of trick or treating. This year was Lincoln's first year to go, and he seemed to sorta like it. He totally did not understand what was going on and by the end of the night he was kinda getting the hang of it. At least he was not trying to go in peoples houses anymore. 

Introducing the cutest giraffe in the world. I must say he really did wear the costume well. He never even tried to take the hood off. I was so proud of him.

Blayne was an accidental basketball player (he really did not come in costume). Miss Rhyann was a pirate (she is opposed with Jake and the Neverland pirates).

Lincoln was this laid back the whole evening. Just chillin' Must be great, to be pulled around in a wagon and get free candy just for being cute. Ahh the life of a kid. Good times 

First house

 The only picture that they were all together. Blayne and Rhy would both stay by the door and Linc would roam checking out the neighbors front porches. Silly kid

Gosh I love these kiddos. 

Happy Halloween 

Nalea

Introducing the newest member to my vast ever expanding family, Nalea. This sweet little girl has had kind of a rough start.  She has been placed with my cousin and I could not think of a better place for her. The love just oozes from this family and is almost palpable. I am blessed to be even a small part of each and everyone of their lives. Nalea is very lucky in the fact that she now has instant big sisters, a brother, aunts, uncles,  grandparents and gobs of cousins, that are going to unconditionally love her. Not just for the possibly short  time that they have her, but for the rest of their lives. In her few weeks that she has been around she has made a lasting imprint. Newborns are funny that way. They have this magic that makes you fall instantly in love with them. You can't resist it.

beach day

A few weeks ago I got the chance to take these two sweet babies to the beach. My good friend Kelly and I teamed up and tackled this little adventure together, and I must say that I really had a blast. I loved the look on there little surprised faces when the waves were stronger then expected and the warm water would hit them in the face. Now I know that Galveston is not the best beach around. Many would say it's not even a good beach,  but it is a beach with water, birds, waves and sand. The laughter coming from these two wonderful kids will always be present in my ears. 

Lincoln was all smiles.

This is my sweet friend Kelly, braving taking both of the kiddos close the water. 

This beautiful young lady is Izzy and I hope her and Lincoln become lifelong friends. 

My dad always tells us about the beach when he was little and how wonderful it was. His mother my Oma would take them as often as she could. Any time they were sick or hurt they would take a trip to the beach and let the salt water and wind heal them. Before my daddy came to the states they lived in a place that had magnificent beaches, and i'm sure when they got here they found it a bit lacking. That is the beauty of the beach, it can be lacking yet still beautiful and soothing. The whole time we were out there I could feel my Oma smiling down at her youngest grandchild and youngest great grandchild and I know she was standing right next to me in the salt water and wind helping us heal. I could feel her love as sure as I could feel the waves hitting my ankles. 

My water baby saying goodbye to the water. I can just hear him say "Until next time". I for one can't wait for the next time.