With In Laws Like Mine...

Life is so much sweeter!!! (What did you think I was going to say?!?!) I know I have written posts about my wonderful parents, but hadn't taken the time to do so about my in laws. I could write a mega long post about how wonderful and amazing my father and mother in law are. But, I will cut it down a little to a mini tribute to these two generous and kind pair. Ever since I met Marty and Kathy (Although, I have never called them that... it seemed wrong... so I waited until Tim and I got married and started to call them Mom and Dad immediately.) They not only welcomed me whole heartedly, they welcomed Miguel and Karizma with so much love and never treated them any less than they would have treated a biological grandchild. They have always gone above and beyond for us; for all of their sons and grandchildren. I can say, with all honesty, that never once have they said they couldn't help when we have asked them to help with the kiddos.. Although, there was this one time that my MIL had already made plans, and had a meeting to attend, but when I asked if she could watch the kids, said she would cancel her meeting and have them work around her... I told her absolutely not.

That is the kind of MIL I have.






My FIL is always checking on us to make sure we are ok, and feeling well. He is a very genuine man and I admire him so much because he has raised 3 wonderful sons to be loving and caring husbands. Tim talks about the kind of father my FIL was and I see so much of how Tim parents mirroring what he had done with his boys. Recently my FIL suggested they could take all the kiddos for an overnight stay, except for the nursing babe-of course. "YES, PLEASE DO!", I said.



That is the kind of FIL I have.

The kids had been stuck in the house for so long due to the NICU and now to having a newborn home, and my in laws gave them some relief at the beach. I was so blessed that they would do this for the kids. The boys had a blast 'surfing' with Grandad and playing on the swings with Grandmom. But, Walker could not stop talking about their picnic on the patio. My MIL and FIL take the time to really listen to them, do things with them, and praise them. My kids feel 10 feet tall around them.

I don't know that my in-laws signed up to have this many grandkids... 10 now with Isabella, and #11 coming at the end of the year... but, they have bent over backwards for each of us. I know Natalie could write a novel about all they did for their family while she was in the hospital with Gracen last year.

I tell my in laws that I sure hope I can be the kind of in law to my children's future spouses, that they have been to me. I am always so touched by their generosity, their genuine concern for each of us, and that they keep up with us all the time. I knew that this family was special once I knew I could go in their house, open the fridge, and get whatever I wanted out of it, without thinking twice. That was a big step for me and it dawned on me that it made me one of them... The first 'White' girl to join the family.

So, Mom and Dad, thank you for loving me through the last 10 years. Because of you, I have the sweetest, most tender husband, whom in turn is just as sweet and tender a father. You both have brought me much joy, made me laugh, made me think, and made me strive to become a better person and Godly woman. I love you both so much, and praise God for loving me enough to make me 'White'.

I also want to congratulate Mom and Dad... this Saturday is their 39th wedding anniversary!! Praise God!

The White's at Disneyland February of 2008.