Cousin Love

Our kids are so beyond lucky to have so many cousins on both sides of their family and all close to the same ages as them. Seriously, they hit the jackpot!

The cousins on the Reed side of the family are all so amazing. Right now, there are 8 of them (and man, they are CUTE!). They each have their own little personalities and are seriously all so darn sweet it makes me so lucky to be their auntie. A title I hold so close to my heart. Its the next best thing to being a Mommy.

These 8 little sweethearts share such a special bond. When sunday dinner rolls around or we meet up to play or even birthday parties.. they are inseparable. I didn't grow up with cousins around me so my heart literally wants to explode with gratitude and love when I see them all together. How special!

For the last three years, we have been getting them to sit on the same log, in the same order for a quick picture and its easily become one of my favourite traditions. Im a sucker for repeat comparison photos (if you didn't already notice that).

2016....



2017....



And 2018.....



Bentley looks like a totally different kid from last year to this year and Sawyer and Evie's glasses are killing me with how cute they look on them! All their smiles have gotten so big and truly I LOVE each and every one of these little cutie-pies!

After the photos were done we stopped for some awesome bubble gum ice cream which is never disappointing!









We were sad that Ben and Becky had to run after the photos so we will have to do ice cream again with them really soon!

I truly am so grateful for this family that I married into. I love how much these cousins get along and include each other. They truly are all growing up to be the best of friends. We are blessed.

And of course, how could I not snap a picture of my three when I know Penny's ringleted hair will only last an hour.

Carter, Bentley and Penny.. you three are our entire life. You fill our hearts and souls with SO MUCH laughter and love and endless compassion and forgiveness. You make our family what it is today and we love spending every single moment with you. We love you guys more than you'll ever know!





Not to mention you're so cute I plan on squishing those freckled cover faces with kisses for the rest of your life (even if its "too embarrassing")!