One of my favorite things about living in Louisiana right now is being so close to my family. We are only 7 hours away from my sister, her kiddos, and my Dad. We have been able to spend a lot of time with them and I am so grateful for that. Not many people who live the military life are lucky enough to live close to family.
A huge perk of running the half marathon was being able to spend the weekend with in Florida. We arrived late Thursday night and enjoyed a lot of quality time together.
We mostly hung around the house, played Cards Against Humanity, had bonfires, s'mores, put up my sister's Christmas decorations, celebrated my sister and niece's birthdays, and just enjoyed time together. It was awesome. I like weekends where we don't do a lot, we just get to hang out. The kiddos also performed a song for my Dad and Kyle for Veterans Day, and it was pretty much amazing.
Here are a few snapshots of our time.
We had such a great weekend and as always were sad to leave. We will see my Dad next week because he is coming to spend Thanksgiving with us but we will be back in Florida a few days after Christmas to celebrate the New Year together.
Definitely grateful for family time.
I am truly missing living close to my family - missing them so much I am contemplating moving back home... That's truly great that you're not so far from them...! Your sister looks exactly like you!
ReplyDeleteIts so nice they are fairly close to you so you can spend more time! How adorable the kids did a song for the veterans!
ReplyDeletetheres nothing nothing better than family time!
ReplyDeleteFamily time is the best. That was one advantage of being stationed at Drum, we're only 6/7 hours from family.
ReplyDeleteI love being so close to family! I'm going to miss it when we PCS.
ReplyDeleteI def will miss the family when we move!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some good family time in, cousins are so cute! Cards against humanity is always a fun time for sure.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, sometimes just getting to relax and spend time with family is the best part about those weekends! I'm proud that you remembered to take pictures! I feel like that's always something that I forget to do!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time with your family and your photos are so fun! I remember how hard it was for me to be in England for two years in the USAF. Longest time I'd ever been away from family and friends. But it was good and people were friendly. Good memories too and thankful you have family close! I love the cousins photo! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou look so much like your sister :) I bet the cousins love hanging out, too. I also think it's hilarious that a 7 hour drive is close in the US - we consider anything over 2 hours a major trek!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a wonderful visit. The one thing I miss is living close to family.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to spend so much time together. It's uncanny how much you and your sister look alike!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun weekend. I wish my brothers would get with the family thing so I have nephews and nieces to love on
ReplyDeleteThat is nice that you live so close to family. I'm glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be close to those you love. The kids are all adorable.
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