Life and Cousins

So I'm back in touch with 2 of 5 cousins, and I'm just absolutely riding the high of it right now, while we make plans for one of their birthday. 

It took me so many years, but I finally have family of my own that want me around. People who knew me when I was basically in diapers and they actually want me around. My heart could not be more full. 

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