Labor Day weekend was a special weekend for me because I got to spend it with several members of my birth family. There were 9 siblings in my birth family and 6 of us (and their families) were together for the weekend. I guess my situation is a little unique in that I was adopted at an early age into a great family but have kept in touch with my birth siblings throughout the years. I don't know how many people do that! We just haven't seen each other much throughout the years. It's been 7 years since I've seen any of them. The boys loved meeting cousins and aunts and uncles they'd never met before. You would have thought they'd known each other for ever though! They loved being together. I laughed so much and learned so much about everyone and heard stories from when I was a baby and toddler. That was neat. It was neat to see how much we are all alike even though we didn't grow up together! 3 of my brothers (including my twin) weren't able to make it. I'm hoping to see them the next time we get together which we're hoping will be soon!
My sister Amanda and Chad's mom came over and helped with food and clean-up so I wouldn't have to mess with that and I could just enjoy my company. They are awesome like that!! Thank you both so much. I love you and it helped me so much!!
The whole crew!
