Faith is an official TEENAGER

 

They say don't blink because your kids grow up when you do, and that is exactly how this birthday feels for me. I blinked and my tiny little Chinese firecracker grew into a teenager. 

She has SO much personality - and yes, a bit of attitude and sass to round it out. 

But she is also FULL of joy and laughter! 

Right now she dreams of being a chef at a nice restaurant or owning her own bakery. 

She has many friends and is loved by so many people. 

How blessed are we to watch her grow into a beautiful young lady?!?! 

Serna Family Reunion

The second weekend of October was one full of extended family!

We had a Serna Family Reunion in Belton!

We visited the grave of Byron's mom and dad.

Family stories were shared.

The kids got some pool time.

And the grown-ups (and older kids) played Fish Bowl.

It was FULL of laughs!

So many laughs!

We played so many rounds of it! 

The next day we had a little family football game.

And, of course, family pictures!

Byron's brother Nick and family:

The great grand kids:

Brittany is Byron's niece - the oldest grandkid. 

First cousins - all the grandkids

Byron's sister Nicol and family:

Paul Serna's daughters and son-in-law:

We got to know Doug and Veronica in Colorado - they lived in Colorado Springs and were our only family nearby! 

Cathy (Serna) Garcia's daughter Phyllis and husband Brad:

Della Serna's children - Brenda, Robert and Teresa:

Double cousins!! Byron's dad's sister married his mom's brother. Draw a diagram....it is easier. 

First cousins:

Cousins and in-laws:

There were A LOT of stories shared.

And a little church service:

What a blessing to be able to reconnect with family!!