So I’ve known Tia pretty much all of my life. We met as children – our fathers were high school classmates, and her family still came to my hometown to go camping and to visit their relatives. And to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade….which they have always (as a family) done a fabulous job of organizing and participating in.

Fast forward to college…her family welcomed me in as a 7th child (yes, 7th), took great care of me while I was away from home…fabulous home cooked meals, help with laundry, a family to go to church with and take sunday naps with (I had my own little mattress in Tia’s room).

Fast forward….Tia is now married, and a mom of four. Yes, FOUR! Levi, Molly, Noelle and newest to the family, Miss Violet.

We had a little fun, did a few silly faces, and were able to celebrate Tia & Chad’s growing family!

Thanks, T, for letting me have some silly fun with them!