Was a great trip but Didi was missed so so much. But because we all love her.....we knew she would want us to have a good time anyways. and we did!!!! This vacation was exactly what we all needed at the end of 2014. Bonded togetherness in our little cocoon.
What I love best about all our vacation pics this year is that how we look reflects how we are feeling. There is joy on our faces this year. An we deserve to look happy. It has been a year full of so much sadness and strength, unexpected turns and obstacles. And all of this-we were able to get through and thrive as a family. We didn't give in and we didn't give up-nor will we ever, I love seeing the true happiness on our faces.
You will also note we did not match in any of the professional photos from the last post. I asked everyone to wear what they felt most beautiful in and we all did. Its the way I am parenting for this stage of our lives: do what you love to do and be who you want to be: and we will accept you for these decisions you make and who you will be because we respect you. So far.....this is working and producing three very happy , secure and well behaved teens. (so far!!!)
We are not in the matchy matchy stages anymore (we never really were even less so this year!!) I wanted these pictures to really show the individuality of everyone and I think they do
All of our vacation pictures this year make me profoundly happy. I look at them and I feel......in the end it's all going to be ok. and if it is not?
then it is definately not the end. |
