Sibling Selfie

I love my siblings so much. We often have a sibling group text going. And every once in a while someone will text: "sibling selfie time" and we all send one in, where ever we are in the moment.

Four of my favorite guys

I love this picture so much. I wasn't there, but my sister sent it to me. My dad and brother meeting little Lincoln. I love how much we love each other. :) :)

Baby Ariel

I have no pictures of the day we got this baby doll. Poo.
My brother came into town and wanted to meet us at the mall so "the girl" as he calls her could pick out her birthday gift. Landon, Seth, Syd and I had fun shopping with Uncle Greg and finding Aunt Amy a beautiful Mother's Day necklace as well as Sydney's birthday present from Uncle Greg. She picked this baby Ariel. I love how much  my kids love their Aunts and Uncles and how excited they are every time they get to see them.

National Siblings Day

Kris, Greg, Beck. I sure love my sisters and brother. They are amazing, beautiful people. They have made my life better in a million ways and I will be forever thankful for them.

The Girl

My brother isn't in any of these pictures... but this post is mostly about him. He refers to Sydney as "the girl" and I kind of love it. He does it sweetly and endearingly. Greg had surgery recently on his shoulder. He's doing well, but he's in pain and can't use his right hand, so it's a bit frustrating. He facetimed us the other night, he was tired and done for the day, but he said he just needed to see the girl. :) I love how much my family loves her--and all of my children.
This was later when we were texting the family (often my siblings and I have a group texting conversation, they can get pretty fun) and we sent some selfies.

FaceTime and The Bells

Sydney has decided she adores her cousin Buck. And she has worked really hard to say his name. At first it was "Bu" then "Bup" and today!!! she got that super hard "k" sound at the end and said a perfect, "Buck". The "k" sound by itself isn't there, but that's apraxia for ya. I'm excited she's got it on the end of Buck finally. She trying so hard and doing so well.
She also loves FaceTiming her uncle Greg and aunt Amy. She asks to talk to them on a regular basis. She even FaceTimed Amy once all by herself.

Uncle Greg

I love how much he loves her. :) My brother came into town for a doctor visit, but it was Tuesday so he informed me that I could buy him a Taco since it was Taco Tuesday... and anyone could come as long as "the girl is there". :) 

My Brother

After my library gig, I went to the Bentley reunion. My favorite person there was my brother! :) I love this crazy guy so much.

Love my brother

Greg in Washington DC. 

He takes his 8th graders there every year. He has for years. He sent me this last week while he was there. He's so cute.

I sure love him. 

Unexpected Greg :)

Heidi and I had a craft day a few days ago and while in Home Depot we passed this guy! 

I couldn't believe it, we randomly ran into my brother!

I was so excited see him!

And I had to yell at him a little for not calling me!

He was here for a super quick trip to get his truck fixed.

I love my brother. :)

In fact once we parted I said that to Heidi like three times.

And she said, I can tell. :)

Haha.

Hard Things

My brother went to what should have been his daughters graduation ceremony tonight.  I can't imagine how difficult that must have been.  They have collected money all year and gave out two Alison Bell scholarships tonight. 
I can't believe its been so long since i held that sweet baby in my arms. Love you forever Alison Jo.

Uncle Greg

Uncle Greg sure loves this girl and he'd love a little attention from her!! Sadly she doesn't give it very willingly. Haha. That's okay, he forces some from her.  :)

Gift from Uncle Greg and Aunt Amy

My brother and Amy stopped by last weekend.

My nephew had a track meet. It was super windy so instead of us going to them, they suggested they come to us!

It was so nice to see them, even for just a few minutes.

Sydney loved seeing them and she loved her shopping cart! Just her thing! :)