My Thanksgiving...home alone :-(

Thanksgiving is always a fun time at the Apolenis household, with all 8 siblings, their wives, and children in town! However, this year was a little different for us. Madison and Caroline BOTH got sick Thanksgiving morning with fevers and colds. So, mom and the girls stayed home in order to not spread the sickness around to the other little ones. It was quiet, but my mom gave me a good reminder. I could be thankful that I even had children to be home with. In that moment, I realized how grateful I was. The Lord has blessed me with two beautiful girls. They needed me to be with them, caring for them. What a joy it was to serve them and love on them. Joseph and the girls are my life. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Christin & Eric were in town visiting. Their little baby boy, James, was born 2 weeks after Caroline. We were so excited for them to finally be able to meet each other! Here are some cute shots of them - staring into each other's eyes, holding hands, and loving on one another.