a Wasson-turned-Aldous.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about families. About how far away my family is, about how I miss family dinners, how I wish I could invite my brother over for dinner, how I miss birthdays at home, how my mom should be close by so I can cook with her, how I miss Sunday game nights, how I need Courtney within five miles of my house so I can keep my sanity, the list is endless.

But one of the amazing things about getting married is you gain a family. That circle of love and trust, unity and forever, is expanded, and suddenly, I am surrounded by another family. Not that my family can ever be replaced, but I am amazed at this transition, of gaining another sister, another cousin, another brother. I am filled with gratitude that Kyle's family is so wonderful. I am so blessed to have a second family that I know I can love as much as my own family.

Last weekend, I got to spend some time with my new sister-in-law Kourtney. She played hostess/manager/doctor/tour guide for me and four rowdy boys (yes, my husband is included in that) at Zion Ponderosa, a ranch a few miles outside of Zion where she works. She must be one of the sweetest, most patient girls I know!

I have yet to mention how legit my sister-in-law is.
Oh, she’s legit.
Kourtney took us on ATV's, zip lining, clay pigeon shooting and gave us tours of multi-million dollar homes for a family reunion next summer.

Thanks for such a great weekend Kourtney!