24 April 2010

Another First: So Far

I am by myself.  I'm referring to my family, the one I've created.  But, I've been enjoying every second with my parents and siblings.  I forget sometimes that motherhood doesn't define me completely.  It is revitalizing to just be a daughter and a sister.  All these roles together help me to adapt, grow and metamorphose into a more complete being.

My parents are back from Korea and the husbands so kindly agreed to use their weekends to be home with the 10 out-of-town-grandchildren to give the mom's a few day's break.

tulips, tulips, tulips! everywhere! i love the uprightness of these

brothers ben and jacob have surpassed the father in height, even when they slouch


sl temple

 lego-like abodes

 lots of chatting and chewing

shopping with the sibs

 little boy laughter


It was like Christmas, all the gifts we happened to exchange
Yes, I miss the baby dills, and certainly their father, but spending this weekend with my roots has been reviving.  Ashley is preparing to give birth while Ann is in the beginning stages of creating a new one.  My parents are beaming with joy to have all their original flock together again, even if for just a few days.  Family is good. Even better is the family who makes the effort to support one another.

17 comments:

  1. My precious Katy. So happy you can be a daughter again for a few special days. Kiss all your family for me. I love you all. Enjoy!!!!!

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  2. great shots. especially love the one of the temple. how happy you all look to be together again.

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  3. I fear your family time will not include hugs and kisses from Glen and Gabe tomorrow :( We are on the beaches of Kauai for a semi-last minute vacation! After all, we will celebrate our 7 years of togetherness while away.

    Sorry to break my public promise, but our happy thoughts are with you and your reunited family!

    Loves to all!!!

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  4. I'm so excited for you, Katie.
    A marvelous gift, this weekend, for you & your parents (and the baby Dills!)

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  5. You have a terrific family. I am so happy you were all together again.

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  6. Thank you Katy for coming!
    Thank you Ryan for staying!

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  7. Beautiful! Siblings are wonderful! I love when we all get together. We spend 6 weeks every summer at the shore together. It is always a good time.

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  8. SUPER sweet shots! What a fun time!

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  9. Oh how I wish I could have been there this morning! At least all of my siblings get to see you. Enjoy this time together!

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  10. is that les madelines? i love that place! i hope you got the kouing aman!

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  11. looks like a wonderful time. I'm sure your parents were in heaven.

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  12. so fun! This year we skipped our sisters retreat and I was devistated! enjoy!

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  13. Julie--YES! but no, we got the tiramisu in the little chocolate cups. That will be on my list of what to get when I go back to SL.

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  14. have you tried tulie? it's absolutely amazing as well. it's next to trio. when you come back, you should go!

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  15. Families are so special, and sibling relationships such a gift. Thanks for sharing.

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