..it's who you're with...

My mom used to have a magnet on the refrigerator that said, "It takes a village to raise a child."  When I was much younger, I remember asking her what that meant. The true meaning - even after the explanation - wasn't fully clear until I had baby B. 

B was baptized this past Sunday and a celebration followed with family and friends.  My family - aunts, cousins, everyone - has always been there for me while growing up. Sunday, after seeing everyone show up for her, I felt such joy knowing that my daughter will be blessed and surrounded by such loving family and friends. 

Thank goodness for this little village! She will never find herself without great food, laughter, and little kid friends to play with!  Not to mention a baby best friend with a birthday two days away from her own:

                                 

Such cuteness! I am so excited to see these two grow up side by side. 

                             

Please notice the huge panda bear in the background....

Life and happiness, to me, is not about where I am, it's about who I'm with!  I'm pretty sure I'd live in Siberia or the desert just to be close to the ones I love, the ones who love me and my little family.