Our Family

Last night, I left work early and went straight home.

Jackson went to the store to get me some medicine for my overly bloated belly.

I laid in bed at 5:15 and stayed there for the next 12 hours.

I ordered pizza for the children.

I was in my room when I heard a knock at the door.

Then I heard Je'Mari:

"Oh, hi. My brother will sign that for you."

The pizza guy said, "Your brother??"

Je'Mari and Colton said in unison, "YUP!"

Like, duh!!

Mari said, "My mom and other brother are upstairs, but my mom is sick so my brother will sign it."

The guy said, "Huh. Well, ok."

My heart about burst. 

These seven kiddos see no differences.

None.

Zero.

Zip.

I mean, they know Amia and Sassy are girls and the five are boys.

They know that Jackson works a lot and Braxton is the "helpful one." 

They know Kaydon can be grumpy pants and Colton is extra special.

But, that's it. 

We are family.

I woke up to this picture from Braxton.

He took Mari to get church clothes. With his (Braxton's) own money. 

Mari told Braxton that he wants to be a deacon.

Braxton talked to Dalila and asked her for permission to teach him.

She agreed.

The missionaries called this week and they are setting up times to teach him... and the girls if they want.

Mari comes to church with us almost every single week. 

He comes in his track pants and whatever t-shirt he is wearing.

Now, he looks all kinds of dapper.

Again, heart burst moment.