"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. " -Helen Keller

Saturday, January 24, 2009

SHOW AND TELL: The O'Donnell Girls

I was having such a hard time figuring out what I wanted to share this week. So, I decided to flip through my pictures, hoping inspiration would strike. I kept coming back to family and how damned lucky I am to have the family I have. My parents and my sisters are wonderful, caring, loving, brilliant people and I love them with all my heart. There are also moments when they drive me bat-shit crazy and I am 100% certain that I have the same effect on them. But, when push comes to shove, my family will band together and we can and will take down anyone that tries to hurt one of us. I am blessed. Despite the many trials life can throw at you, my parents have been married almost 42 yrs and each of my sisters and I have found and married a wonderful man. I'm the oldest and Vic and I have been married for almost 14 1/2 yrs.



My sister Keri is the middle sis. She has been married for the shortest period of time. Her husband, John, is a wonderful man and he has been a fantastic dad to her two daughters.



Becky is the youngest. She and her husband Trevor have been married for almost 5 yrs and my kids adore them.



We are all so very different. We have different interests, different musical tastes, and a wide variety of political views. Yet, in the things that are truly important, our love for and trust in each other, we are all the same. I have two of the most incredible women in this world as my sisters and I just wanted to share them with you.

To see what everyone else in class is bringing to SHOW AND TELL, take a trip to visit the Miss Mel, Goddess of the Infertility Blogosphere.

18 comments:

Lori Lavender Luz said...

I *love* sister posts. You have a beautiful family.

AnotherDreamer said...

Such lovely wedding photos!

Baby Smiling In Back Seat said...

Wow, three wedding photos for the price of one! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Sisters... I don't know what I would do with out mine.

Love the pictures.

ICLW

..al said...

Those pictures are gorgeous, and I wish everyone of you a long wedded bliss! Enjoy!

*T* said...

"...in the things that are truly important, our love for and trust in each other, we are all the same"

What a nice true thought. Sisters is such a special relationship.

Cara said...

Oh Kristin - what lovely pictures. Just seeing how your family connects through pics is really touching.

Sisters are a bond that I will never get. I'm trying!!! But, I just watch and marvel.

Megan said...

nice photos. I love wedding photos.

Anonymous said...

I did a double take when I clicked over from Show and Tell!

My maiden name was O'Donnell. But alas, I only have brothers.....

Beautiful pictures!

K

Pamela T. said...

You share lovely, joyful smiles ...!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pics!

GINA and KEV said...

What a sweet post. Thanks for sharing your family. So beautiful!

Shelly- Mom Files said...

wow, what a nice thing to share! I have 3 sisters myself and we are all TOTALLY different in so many ways! You are very blessed to be a part of such a great family :)

JuliaS said...

Wonderful show and tell! I have two sisters as well and I am also the oldest!

You all look so lovely and happy.

Soralis said...

What a lovely photos!

My husband and I have been married just a little longer than you. (I could tell by the style of your dress, I think mine had the same sleeves.)

Thanks for sharing!

Dora said...

Beautiful photos.

I love that you're close even though you're all so different. Didn't work out that way with my sister. Although, I blame my mother for pitting us against each other.

Brenna said...

Sisters are so very special. I'm working on being a better sister to mine! Thank you for sharing the photos, they're lovely.

MrsSpock said...

You all look smashing in your wedding photos!