chicago

i jumped at the chance to tag along with doug on a business trip to chicago . . . you see, my sweet sister just gave birth to her fifth boy. i was dying to meet little michael and spend the day with katie and her house full of busy boys.

yes, life is precious! no one can cuddle a cherished newborn baby, look into those beautiful eyes, feel the little fingers, and caress that miraculous creation without deepening reverence for life and for our creator. life comes from life. it is a gift from our Heavenly Father. it is eternal, as he is eternal.

-russell m. nelson

isaac {13}

 

eli {11}

james {7}

sammy {5}

i love that when i snapped these pictures, real life was happening. the boys stopped their play for a couple seconds. there were no quick hair brushes, or matching clothes picked out . . . boys at their best!

this james loves his baby brother. little mikey will be well protected and looked out for with four older brothers!

so thankful for my sister! what a treat to spend the day with you and yours.