Future In-Laws <3

I got to spend a great weekend with my future father-in-law and I've been doing some thinking about family and in-laws. I think there's always some people that end up loving their in-laws and others that end up wanting to spend as little time with them as possible. Jess and I have been comparing notes on what we think about the whole "two families joining" and in-laws aspect of preparing for marriage. We are both incredibly blessed to be marrying men who come from amazing families. I truly feel lucky to be entering a strong family who I have come to love deeply over the last few months.

When Brode and I first got engaged we'd barely spent time with each others families. (Gotta love long distance relationships.) Brodie had met my parents a few times and I'd met his once and his brother Joe a few times. Suffice to say it's not like our families knew much about the other one or even their soon to be son-in-law or daughter-in-law. However, the last few months have been an amazing time for Brodie and I to really spend some quality time with each others families. Brode and Jess hadn't even formally met until earlier this month, crazy- I know! Next month our parents will finally get the chance to meet. Richard and Paula (Brodie's parents) will be up in Seattle next month visiting his older brother who lives in the area. We are both really looking forward to spending some quality time with our families and future in-laws during this week.

I couldn't end this posting without saying that Brodie's sisters Janet and Julia have quickly become some of my best friends. I can't tell you how great it has been to have these two amazing women to turn to for anything really. Brodie is the youngest of four kids and I'm the eldest of three and I have to say it's been nice to have someone a few years older who has walked down this road before and who can offer advice. His brother Joe and Joe's wife Kara are also incredible. They live in Bellingham so we've gotten to spend a little more time together. Richard and Paula have also become amazing "second parents" to me. I have loved every conversation and chance I've gotten to spend with them! It's even nice being the "new little sister" in the fam. I have to say I really feel like I lucked out in the in-law factor.