One Big Happy Family

Tonight was an especially sweet night. Tina's husband, Brett, and I arranged for us to meet after a wedding reception in Ogden so that the kids could finally see Boston. I didn't realize how emotional I would be until after we picked up the kids, I was taking a picture of Carrson holding Boston. It was a moment I'll never forget. Now I understand how my dad feels when he spends time with his sons. Not that my daughters are any less important, it was just special to see Carrson finally with his little brother. 

Finally having Katy with me and all the kids was pretty monumental in my life. Four kids! It's incredible the feeling I had when I had my whole family together, even if it was just for just a little over an hour. 

Carrson is the best big brother I could ask for for my kids. When he saw Boston he just loved him. He was so cute. Addi and Sadee were so cute, too. Addi had to keep telling Sadee to hold back until they had washed their hands. Addi was in an especially good mood, too. I was grateful she wasn't tired after the day they had had. When Brett and Tina came to pick them up, Sadee just shouted, "I LIKE HIM!!!" Too cute. Carrson kissed Boston goodbye and told him he loved him. 

A good pride filled my heart to see my little big family, and I feel like I'm falling in love with Katy all over again. I'm not sure what it is, and it's not like any love was lost, but now seeing her as a mother to our son makes me love her in a whole new way. I kind of feel like I have her back, too. I know she never left, but sometimes it seemed she was a slave to the pregnancy. I love her so much. The word "Happy" just doesn't describe how I'm feeling now. Sure, we're pretty tired all the time, but look at what we have. I have a beautiful wife, beautiful kids and a future that is looking brighter.

It was hard to see the kids go, but it was a great night. Jake and Ashley came too with Milo. He had fun with the girls. 

Katy pointed out the timing of Boston's arrival as we were on our way home because she noticed I was a bit sad the kids were gone. I was having a hard time with the kids moving to Idaho already. On the day they were to leave, Boston decided he was coming. He's a blessing in our lives many times over. His birthday took care of any sadness I had building up.