Things in our life have calmed down significantly however, we all spend way to much time at home. I finally declared we should have a party at the beach. That got everyone excited.
Since it was a last minute party, not everyone in my family could attend. Xander and his family came out, as well as Emerald's younger sister Jade, my parents, Presley and his girlfriend Charlaine.
That's my mom Kassie, I can't believe she is an elder now! Time flies by way too quickly! This is one of the only pictures of Grayson, he spent the whole party swimming :p
Xander had been so busy with work, we hadn't talked in months. We spent alot of the party catching up. I couldn't believe how big my niece Anne had gotten.
Anne was quite the entrepreneur, and had brought a little bake stand with her, Li Li was completely fascinated with the idea of selling baked goods. I have a feeling we will be spending alot more time in the kitchen.
Selah also liked the stand, but for different reasons. She ate so many brownies she puked. Yuck.
Han introduced himself to Jade Greenwood, Emerald's younger sister. Jade was a cute shy teenager and from what Xander had told me very well behaved. One thing was for sure, even though Reese had been a handful as a teen, Han was a very responsible teenager.
Who knows? Maybe Jade will be apart of Han's legacy in the future.
Axel and Reese danced while I kept an eye on Cassidy. Even though they had made bad decisions, they were acting more and more like adults everyday. They put Cassidy first and worked hard at their jobs. Reese confided in me the other night that they were engaged and I am sure we will have a marriage down the road.
Axel pulled Reese close and kissed her. Jack turned the other way and coughed loudly. Even though Jack accepts that Axel might always be apart of our lives, he wasn't Jack's first pick for Reese.
Nor was Axel my mom's first choice. She confronted him teasingly half way through the party. "Well, I hear your engaged to my granddaughter." Axel nodded. "Yes ma'am." My mom pointed an old finger at him. "Treat her right or else. I have five sons and they all know where you live." She smiled, like a sweet old grandma then. "Okay? Have a nice day young man." And walked off. Yep, that's my mom.
Towards the end of the night, it was just our family on the beach. Dancing with Jack and looking at our family, I couldn't help smiling. We had an amazing son, three daughters, and a granddaughter. And a son-in-law. ish. Life was indeed beautiful and I couldn't help appreciating this moment of happiness with my wonderful husband.
End of Part 12
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