Thowback Thursday: Siblings

I was looking at some old pictures, and pulled a few that shows how my family grew through the years. I went from having one sibling, to eight siblings in a span of 24 years. I am so grateful for the friendships I have with each of them, especially as they all grow into adulthood. I love this amazing group of people!

1981: Here I am with my one and only sibling at the time, my big brother Nate. How cute are we?

 

1989: I was 7-going-on-8 years old (the same age my oldest daughter is right now). My brother Pete was a new baby, and we were a family of 6 (the current size of my little family). This picture is priceless!

 

2013: My brother Nate finally got married at age 33, and all of my siblings finally got together for the first time in 5 1/2 years. Aren't we such a good looking group? Having siblings is the best! I know my kids will always appreciate having siblings; I think that is part of why I keep having more kids. I am blessed with the best, and I appreciate my parents for having all 9 of us!