Aunt Kristin

Kristin brought her family down for the weekend. We enjoyed beautiful weather, a good walk, great conversation and calorie rich food. None of the calories counted though because we shared. We looked forward to seeing the boys interact but failed to grab the camera the entire weekend. So let me draw you a picture.....Avry is holding a bat making his "mean face" and Ty is crying. That should cover it. Ty cried at the drop of a hat and Avry spent a lot of time in time-out. Kristin and I needed referee whistles and duct tape. At some point, they will be friends. Or not. It doesn't matter. Their mommas love each other.

Greg, Chris and Ethan incorporated a trip to Bass Pro Shops and have plans to check out the new Cabela's once it opens next month. These kids stand no chance of avoiding each other. The dads enjoy each others company as well.

Kristin created a beautiful album for Erin's upcoming 18th birthday using her Senior photos. Time is truly slipping through our fingers. Kristin kept commenting she cannot believe we are hitting such big milestones. It was Kristin who taught Erin how to count in Spanish by allowing her to jump on the bed during a date night Greg and I took just before Lauren was born. "Aunt Kristin" has always been an active part of her life and is also processing, "how did we get here already?" It was more than appropriate to have Kristin and Chris take her Senior photos. They also wanted to capture both the little girl we still hear telling us sweet stories and pulling "pretty cute" outfits together while also acknowledging the beautiful young woman she's become.

This shot takes us back to kindergarten....the expression being one she's made for years.