Nine People + Nine Hundred Square Feet = Chaotic Fun!

This last weekend we welcomed the Winter family for a visit. Don't know who they are? Let me introduce them:
First there is Ryan--

And my sister, Shannon--

Yes, I know-- she got the looks of the family.

They brought along their sweet kiddos.

Here's my oldest nephew, Evan--

Yep, he's a looker!

And my sweet niece Payton:

So, if you add up the number of people staying at our house, their 4 plus our 5 = 9. Nine people in our nine hundred square foot house. This might sound too chaotic or too full for some of you out there, but that's how my family rolls. We love to be together. We love when everyone gathers into one place and makes themselves comfortable. It is a great feeling having everyone under one roof.

Here are some pictures of our fun weekend:


Being lazy--

Cousin Time

Lazy mornings with lots of kisses

Watching the AFC Championship game

Making Cookies:

Decorating Cookies (aka licking frosting)

One of the rare moments he was NOT sucking on the frosting tubes

Pink train!

Played outside:

Enjoyed our cousin time:

And we also had Silas dedicated at church on Sunday:

 We are so thankful for a family that loves us and loves our kids, a family that is excited about meeting new members, a family that doesn't mind playing together in our little house, a family that loves us no matter what we have/dont have, a family that welcomes chaos in the name of family time, a family that is so enjoyable and so sweet.

Love you, Winter family!
Thank you for making our family a priority in your life.
We appreciate you.