the lovely things in life

I have been working on resolution #9.  For those of you who have forgotten #9 is working on being more positive.  Don't feel bad, I didn't remember which number it was either.  So in my effort to pass positivity on I have been counting my blessings.  ANYWAYS I am very lucky to have a wonderful nephew and niece to help bring sunshine into my life.  So I thought today would be the day I discuss their greatness.

As you can see above they are ADORABLE.  I must say as biased as my opinion may be, take it for what it is worth, they are THE CUTEST.  And not only are the AMAZINGLY beautiful, they are also hilarious and sweet.  Most of the time they are so happy and so fun (I must say most of the time because sometimes they require a nap or snack which may make them grumpy...it is possible they get that from their lovely Auntie Nel:))  I swear these 2 can enter a room and the world just feels like a better place.  

Derrick has the best imagination.  Everything turns into an adventure when he is around.  I love the way he sees the world.  He can tell a story like no other.  So much vivid detail that you have to ask, did that really happen?  He also is quick witted and loves telling jokes...one day he will master them but for now he can practice on Auntie Nel and Uncle Trent all he wants.  Uncle Trent and he are BFFs.  I swear they are twins...just exactly 20 years and 1 day a part.

Little SJ is her mommy's mini me.  She is much more quiet than her counterpart, but that doesn't mean she can be ignored.  She is feisty and then loving.  And 97% of the time she is smiling ear to ear. It is amazing to watch her personality come out more and more.  This little lady has Uncle Trent wrapped around her finger.  There is a mutual admiration between these two that hurts my heart it is so sweet.

 Are those not the cutest little feet ever?!?!  :)

Oh and that lovely lady pointing is their brilliant mommy.  I am so thankful she and my brother in law had these 2 little bundles of joy.  They have made my life so much greater just by being.

I hope that these two kiddos will feel this way about me as they grow up and we continue to be best friends (or at least that is what I tell them we are, maybe one day they will agree:))

Hope you are counting your blessings today, it is better than complaining...right?!

xoxoxo