A wonderful Thanksgiving blessing...

As the proud aunt of another beautiful niece, and an admitted picture taking fool, I cannot resist posting photos of my experience in Fredericksburg, VA this past holiday season as we welcomed Miss Emily Joy into the family. I know the holidays are long gone, but I thought I'd share nonetheless. My older brother Jeremy & his lovely wife sure do make cute kids! 


From the minute Emily Joy was brought home, big sister Kaitlyn has been committed to showing her the ropes. First things first, let's learn how to read~!

What a great moment captured in time... :)

This was a must-post as it became overnight Facebook favorite.

Emily, tuckered out from a long day of reading class with Kaitlyn. 


New life is so inspiring & brings such joy to a family, no matter what other hardships they may be facing. Again...glad to do what I do. :)


And I leave with a quote from the author of one of my all time favorite books! 
(Little Women...how appropriate)


Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.  ~Louisa May Alcott