FAMILY | alexanders

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness — just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder

I loved every second spent with the Alexander family. They are warm and welcoming and their children delightful. The morning was sunny and surprisingly warm, full of giggles and book reading and couch bouncing, rocking, snuggling, and cooking. Like all parents of small children, Ashley and Micah spend most of their days chasing crazy kids, but it’s impossible to overlook the love and patience they pour out on their family. They seem to savor the everyday little moments- holding little ones close, kissing boo-boo’s, shooting baskets, whipping fresh cream.  It made me long for the days when my babies were babies- just once more to feel their little heads, sweaty and hot under my chin, their breath heavy and rhythmic.

Happy New Year, Alexanders. You were the perfect way to start my 2016!
xoxo