Spring Break 2013

I remember meeting Will's family for the first time. As you can imagine, I was calm, cool, and collected a nervous wreck! With butterflies in my stomach, I wondered if they would like me. What would we talk about? Would we have anything in common? It's funny to think that back then we were strangers.

During spring break, Will and I were able to spend time with his brother's sweet little family in Florida. The trip has become an annual adventure, full of yummy food, late night conversations, and lots of laughs. I know what you're thinking - spring break in Florida sounds like a relaxing escape from the cold, wet brownness that is Michigan in early spring. However, let me remind you that we have a two year old. And Will's brother has a two year old. So we spent our spring break trying to corral TWO two year olds! And you know what? I wouldn't change a single thing. Somewhere between cleaning up smooshed fishy crackers, constant reminders to say "please" and "thank you", and finding Asher covered in vomit when he woke up one morning (yes, that really happened), it hit me. This is MY family. These people, who were once strangers to me, are now people I care deeply about. Now when we say goodbye at the end of our visit, I'm not simply leaving Will's family; I'm saying goodbye to my own brother and sister. I am so thankful for the week we were able to spend with these wonderful people. I am blessed to call them my family.