I absolutely adore my family.

I've got to spend the whole weekend with my family. The fact that I'll be living in India for the next few years has really started to sink in, so each second I get to spend with my family is really precious. 


A few reasons I love my family:
- There are a TON of them. 
- There's always something to talk about, and ALWAYS something to do. 
- They make me feel a little more normal than usual (because they're crazy too!)
- They've never met a stranger. I love having random guests, extra kids, and new family members all the time. 
- I know I'm loved no matter what. 


I really wanted to take a few family pictures today, but no one was on board. You'd think that out of ten people, AT LEAST SOMEONE would want to pose for a picture, but no. I've had fun though. Here's a little snippet of my weekend so far:

Obviously our first experience with baby chicks. Haha.

All I had to say was "jump," and this is what I got.

Three of my favorite ladies. Why is my family so cool?

Ruth-- my sister and best friend.

This is our family "band." Lydia loves the spotlight. =)