Thursday, February 9, 2012

I Lovely Love My Family

I love that Valentine's Day can be about all kinds of love.  Like love for your family.  I think this kind of love it my favorite.  Whether it's the family you were born into or a family your created, there is really nothing like it.

"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."

Yup, that just about sounds up my family.  I have two little sisters (one of which I've forbidden from growing up), the most supportive parents a gal could ask for, and an extended family that includes my BFF Nan, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that have become family.
Want to meet them?
 
My BFF Nan.
Aloha cutie pie parents.
25th anniversary of parentals' nuptials.  A beautiful day.

 Baby me with the best dad I could ask for.


Whether it's bad hairstyles or bad boys, these are the only two girls I need by my side. (Seattle 2009).  I love that we have our own inside jokes, text about our pets constantly, and that they visit me as much as they can.

I am so proud my my middle sister.  She always stands up for what she believes in, and I love how close we've become in the last few years.

I wish my baby sis wouldn't grow up.  She just got her license; yikes!
Some of my cousins.  So lucky to have such a kind, generous extended family.
Two little boys (my godfather's babies) who will always be considered family.    
 
I think the thing I love most about my family is the constant laughter.  Sure, we've had our fair share of hardships, but these are the folks that not only inspire me, but make me smile every day.  I may or may not have called my mom homesick through my senior year of college (no shame ladies), but I think it's because I knew that my time with them would become less and less frequent.  Thank you for loving me, supporting me, and helping me be so successful.  Happy Valentine's Day to all my family that make me a better person every day.

PS: Big internet hug if you know what the title of this post refers to :)

Thanks to Casey, Neely and Amber for such a great excuse to link up.

 

Valentine’s Day Challenge

19 comments:

  1. Love this post! I have two little sisters who I wish I could keep from growing up too...

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    1. I know! I hate seeing my baby sisters grow up haha

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  2. Such a sweet quote about family!

    Thanks for linking up with us!

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  3. Cute! I always love looking at family photos, everyone looks so happy!

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    1. I know! I have pics all over my apartment for that reason :)

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  4. Family is so important. My cousins with their kids are all going on our first family trip to the beach this year. I can't wait. Back when we were younger all the girls in our family used to take a trip every weekend after Thanksgiving. We would have a blast. Then kids came, we grew up (lol) and this year its time to get back to the basics of pure family. Great post Bethany. It inspired me, I may just have to implement that girls trip again..although we might kill each other now at this age. Hugs girly!

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    1. There really is nothing like it! I love this sweet memory of your fam getting together :) Nothing like it!

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  5. You have the sweetest family =)

    P.S. when's the next time you are coming to visit them (slash Fresno slash me)?!

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    1. Gracias! I love them haha :) And soon I hope! Lots of moving ish to do lol

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  6. great post- cutest pics! :) Thanks for your comment~ your feedback is appreciated!

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    1. Thank you for your sweet comment :) Lots of blog love!

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  7. Beautiful post- My family is super close all the way down to my cousins. My hubby's family on the other hand is not. I just couldn't imagine not having my family by my side.

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  8. Adorable blog! (:
    onceuponasprinkle.blogspot.com

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  9. Awh, I love this post! That quote actually reminds me of my sorority. I saw you're an ADPi - we didn't have ADPi at EWU, but I know quite a few now. Love them!

    Keep Shining,
    Meghan
    Shine On

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    1. Aww thanks! This is definitely a sorority-worthy quote :)

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  10. Ah, the Fremont Troll! I've lived in Washington my whole life and only like an hour from there and yet I've only been there once... but it was so much fun! Loved the post about your family! Super sweet :)

    www.livingbarefootandcrazy.blogspot.com ♥

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    1. Thank you :) We visited a few years ago and it is one of my favorite memories!

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