My sister Carrie just had twins. Julia and Natalie are her and my brother in laws first babies. I am so excited on so many levels for them. I am also excited for my family because Emma and baby Noona will have cousins that are close in age with them.
I have amazing nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Madison, Connor, Emily, Eli and Zoe fill my heart with so much joy and make me so proud. I always couldn't wait to be an aunt because I had some of the most amazing examples.
Growing up my extended family had a huge part of my life. My aunts taught me how to shop for a good deal, taught me how to play poker, let me watch music videos that my parents might not have let me watch, talked about boys with me late into the night, took us to the drive in, lagoon, and so much more. They always knew the perfect gift that I wanted for my birthday. I always knew they loved me so much!
As I got older and life "things" happen I didn't have my aunts in my life as much. As hard as those life transitions are I always remembered when my Aunt Karol had my sister and I over to watch the premiere of Thriller. My Aunt Blanche taking me to get my first piece of Guess clothing and my Aunt Joy being super silly with us.
I hope that one day my nieces and nephews will be able to say I was a great aunt that had fun with them. But most of all I hope they will always know that I loved them like they were my own because that's what I can say about my aunts.
Hey there Platt Family, I love catching up with the fun times in you're lives. The kids are beautiful, just for fun I want to take a chance at a name for you're new son. How does Noah sound? We know the stories of Noah in the bible such a great man of faith. It fits the requested criteria, and somewhat sounds like little Emma's sweet name for her brother. I would love to hear about you're choice. We are great here in Idaho, sons and family all doing well. David and I are still with the same companies, praise the Lord we have much to rejoice over. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings on you all. Love Tami
Posted by: Tami Archuleta | March 18, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Aunts are the best!! I have a couple that stand out too! It's hard for me to be the fun, go-to aunt out in CA, but I'm trying!! Thank goodness for technology!
Posted by: Debbie Williams | March 19, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Hi Jenny... I'm writing on this exciting night... earlier today Noona arrived! I'm so happy for you! You were my first niece... even though as you said, "life things" happen... I will always love being your aunt. We all had many good times especially when you, Carrie, and Jake were little kids.
It is exciting to see you and Carrie have your group of cousins... I am sure there are many great times to come.
I hope to see you and your family soon... you are all such special blessings.
Love always,
Aunt Blanche
Posted by: Blanche | April 17, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Whether of the true bloodline or the non-familial variety, no lad should be without an aunt-figure in his life. The benefits are manifold.
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Life will have its way with us, and to a certain degree, there is nothing we can do about it, but there is always something within our control. One of the most important things we can do in life is to understand what is in our control and what is not, what power we have to change things. Some people instinctively know this, and others learn it. The unfortunate never do understand this truth and are always in the position of victim.
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