Family time :)

Since my last post there have been many exciting things which have happened in the Minich house hold. My oldest brother and his family came down from New Mexico and visited for the weekend of 4th of July. Lillian, his youngest daughter is staying for a month to get some Yaya and Grandpa visit time in Texas.  Three of my other cool bros came and spent a whole day visiting, laughing and making memories on the Minich acre.

 Katie and Joe catching up on life. She's all grown up now and so beautiful.

 This front porch is filled with so many memories. I can't express the joy in my heart when you stand there and watch your brothers love each other! As I stood there I heard the beautiful noise of Chuck playing the guitar, while Joe sang and Tim created a beat with my drum sticks on a practice pad. Marcus began singing and then mama came out and added harmony to their old time song. I stood there and heard so many childhood stories of their lives and how amazing my mother was at such a young age. She taught them so much about love and tenderness, the importance of brother hood and friendship. It was amazing to further be able to talk about my life and the many exciting things which have taken place; to tell them of my achievements and to later have my brother hug me and tell me he was proud of me. I loved being able to talk with Chuck and learning he also wants to study History when he gets into college. This Sunday highlighted my whole year. 

 The grand-kids chilling after running around outside. I love how close in age they are!

 And here they are. The coolest brother on the planet. I can't imagine how proud mama is.

 All the grand-kids except one! Elsa can't stay out in the heat too long, so she had to go home.

 Oh and this guys laugh!. I love it!

The female bunch!

 Selfie with da sister in law!

Not to long after, we got to be apart of Ruby's 1st birthday party.
Loved watching Joseph love on his little girl!

And here they are, the whole Minich bunch. I love taking pictures. I get the pleasure of capturing moments that one day, they will be able to look back on!

Precious

Gorgeous Rebeca! Truly enjoy spending time with this mama of four, whom has brought much joy in my life. 

Yaya and the birthday girl.

I think I've said this already, but I can't say it enough. I love and treasure my family, we are all different and have different lives, we have all chosen different paths. My family is crazy and wonderful at the same time. We have all been raised by two amazing people, my father and mother, who have taught us great things and have shown use the meaning of family and the true definition of love! I can't express what it means to be apart of this family and how thankful I am to be a daughter to these two lovely people!

Merry Christmas 2015

Luke 2:8-21

 8. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

 9. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.  

10. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 

 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 

 12. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 

 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14. “Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15. When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”  

16. And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.  

17. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.  

19. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.  

20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

21. And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb

Merry Christmas to all!!!!

Had a wonderful day opening many gifts from special people. We give, because He gave his son!

Papa loves tending to the fire!

Reading the bible before beginning gifts!

Stockings are our favorite parts of Christmas morning!

She acts like a 6 year old every year on Christmas. It's so fun!

  Yes, yes, love pjs.

 soap!

 Papa helping in the kitchen!

 My bro and his family came over a spent the afternoon with us!

 His fabulous kidoes!

As usual, the Minich tradition on holidays is the girls get to go out to Starbucks for a drink while the men watch the children! So we did! Such memories and many stories told of Christmases passed!

Hope every one had a blessed Christmas day!

Erika M.

A Very Special Mother

    So as most of you know, today is Mother's Day and I want to wish all those mom out there a most blessed Mother's day!!.
Boy do I have an amazing mother. This drop dead gorgeous lady is just so wonderful. I don't think there are enough words to describe her!!!. From the moment you were born Christ had an amazing plan for you!!. 

You married and bore 4 beautiful boys, whom are now all grown up and have wives and kids of their own!!

 

You've gone trouble hardship in life which has made you the most strongest woman I know! 

 

You have loved and served this man ever since the day you stood in front of him and said "I do"

You have taught me what real love is. It is unconditional. It never fails! It endures all things!

You have shown me what a real wife is and I hope in the future that if I get married I am like you. So patient, so kind, and so forgiving! Giving more than taking!

  You open your mouth with wisdom and teach kindness to all, just as the bible says!!

You are as goofy and crazy as dad!.

 Later on Christ brought 4 girls into your life. 

Stevie loves you to death!!!

 Sarah can't help but make you smile with her never ending laughter!

I love and treasure the time we have together. Whether going to the store to get groceries, or to pick up a part for papa, even to go test drive a customers car, it is such a special time. A time of talking and making more memories that I shall never forget!. I loved you and papa from the moment you guys came to Ukraine to bring girl, (who would of gone with Hitler just to get out of the orphanage,) to a most loving home on the planet!!. 

Like I said, " Where have you been, I've been waiting 50 years!"

 

Your an amazing mother and sacrifice so much of your time!!!. 

And Alli, what a hyper girl!!! She loves being rocked by you like a baby girl!!!!!

Every one of us have you to thank for the lives we have today!!!

I love you mom and hope you have an awesome Mother's Day! By the way, "Emma" was a great movie to pick!!!


Erika M.