A Family Moment

My church teaches that families can be together forever, and today I got up early and flew to St George, Utah, to be with my brother and sister-in-law when they were sealed to each other, and to their twin babies, Jace and Jenna.

Cody is the youngest of seven; I’m the oldest, and I loved this photo of us with the twins (four months old).  

We used to think we were a big family—until we met Shelley. Shelley is one of 16 children, all from the same mother and father! You can see it’s a pretty large group.

Although not all of my family was there (Dad was in the hospital and my brother Kurt and my sister Vonna couldn’t make it), it was one of the many occasions when I’m reminded how much I love my family.  

Comments

[Twila Davis]

What a great looking family. And the twins are adorable. You just are constantly on the go. How many times a month are you actually able to be home with nothing to do? You make me tired just looking at all the places you go and the people you see. And always you have that beautiful smile on your face. Indeed,God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Take care.

[Lisa Kim]

I LOVE the changing of the leaves! Just breathtaking! And thanks for sharing not only your crafty ideas but letting us inside your family. You have a beautiful family.

[Nellyne Heath]

Shelli,
What a gorgeous family you have. What a joy it must have been to be together on that wonderful day.
I love your blog and I am always checking to see if you have anything new on it.
I wish renewed health to your father, as fathers (and mothers) are very precious.
The new banner is fabulous and makes me wish I had purchased the designer paper. Oh well, maybe next month.

Love and warm wishes,
Nellyne

[Alexis]

You have a beautiful family and I was very inspired by the pictures of the nature to make some fall cards to send to family so THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!! I hope you enjoyed Utah.

[Teresa Brown]

How wonderful to have twins in the family and to have this precious time with your brother and your family .I have one brother and four sisters and we lost Ronnie to cancer I still miss her .Life is a gift and family is part of that life.What great Photos
You are all truly blessed Teresa and Paul

[Kim]

WOW!! 16! My dad comes from a family of 13, but it's a your mine and ours family!! We are lucky to be pregnant with our second after a scary episode of IVF up at the U. The St. George temple is gorgeous, what a great occasion so spend with family!

[Lila Elizalde]

Shelli,
Normally work or running a business takes a lot of your personal/family time. You remind so much of my dad, while he had his bunisesses, he always schedule al least a week of vacation for the whole family, we closed the stores and went places and totally enjoy it!. some vendors asked him why did he closed the stores to take a wek of vacation, his answer was :" If I earn the money is to enjoy it now with my family, not later when I am old or dead when I couldn't do anything.
I beilive that you are one of the few people who is in the business and who enjoy's life and family. Congratulations!

your pictures reminded me of many moments our family had those moments, like the log and going to other city for a family social event.

I am so impress that you also enjoy those times and that still you had time to stamp and run your bussiness. you are an inspiration.
isthere any secret to have energy for all that?
:)

best regards
Lila

[Cathy]

Just curious, probably cause I don't quite understand what you mean. If your church teaches that families live together forever, why do you have to be sealed??

[Linda]

Hi Shelli,
I know your sister Vonna and yourself started the company, my question is: I was wondering if Vonna is still involved in the company?

Thanks