Laughter Prevails!

We've been looking through all our pictures of the past year. This is a video that Charlie and Bea keep wanting to watch, for good reason. I think it explains a lot about us actually. :) Chris is in the background giving instruction to Gabe. Gabe goes along with his chores as if this is the kind of thing that happens everyday. :) ha! Isabel is behind the camera, just capturing moments. :) I am sure this had been happening for quite awhile before she ran for the camera! HA! This must have been after scripture study or a Family Home Evening or who knows, maybe after a long list of chores for bribery because of evidence of the "build your own sundays" on the table. HA! Frankly, Bea and Char are just kindred spirits. Maybe it's because they are so close in age, but I think they just really love each other.

A few things I notice is that Bea is wearing pants that fit Char now. :) ha! Char is wearing a dress I made for the girls since Addy was a baby and passed down. It's now more of a shirt for her. Also, I've noticed that I have lost 15lbs since this video. Thank heavens. Still have more to go, but I have to embrace my life and if the kids want to post this, I will. :) This was last summer... a very stressful summer and everything just stuck to me. My business starting was only one big stress. The stress continues and I have had a few silly panic attacks, but learning and figuring out a few things has helped my health and the general feeling in our home. I think my general optimistic outlook really helps just to be happy. There is still more to figure out, but for now... I'm happy we've gotten this far. But, rest assured, the fun has never been limited and the laughter prevails in the house! YAY! :)