Today's Lucky Numbers: 6.5, Just 5, Almost 3, and 1 Already?!

I am so ...no, I don't think 'Lucky' is the right word, here...'Blessed' is way more appropriate. So why the odd and yet very specific numbers? Let me explain.....

This little lady is 6. Wait, no, "Almost 6 1/2, Aunt Kristin!" This is the little girl that made me an Aunt, and gave me the nickname 'Aunt Deka'. She has recently changed that nickname to "Auntie Mabel"...not sure where that came from :) I love her wavy brown...no, "blonde, Aunt Kristin!"...hair and pretty blue eyes. I'm always ready to tap someone on the shoulder and say, "See that little girl over there? Shes MY niece!"

I am so blessed!






And this little man just turned 5 a few weeks ago! He loves to make you laugh, and will do just about anything for a good cheer :) Recently he has started making sure I know that one day, "I will be taller than you, Aunt Kristin." He'll stand beside me with his hand on top of his head and show me just how close he is :) Can't wait to see the Man he grows up to be!

I am so blessed!

Holding up his little fingers, this little guy shows you that he is soon to be 3. Although he doesn't have a large vocabulary, I feel so loved anytime I walk into his house! He greets me with a squeal a delight and big hug! He then pulls me away to show me his latest source of fun...


I am so blessed!

And on Monday, the smallest of the four will celebrate her 1st birthday! Already! I can still remember the day she arrived, and sometimes it feels like just yesterday. 
I love her laugh, and the way she crawls over to you and lifts up her arms to be picked up...something she did to me just tonight, and it melted my heart away! She loves to play peek-a-boo and I'm never quite ready to end the game as soon as she is....I could listen to her laugh all day :)
Happy Birthday little lady!

I am so blessed!


These little people are such BIG blessings. Their smiles, laughter, and yes...even their orneriness...bring so much joy to this Aunt's life :)

What about you? What are some of the blessings in YOUR life?