The 4th

We were talking this morning over breakfast how yesterday was the best 4th we've celebrated as a family.  The day was full of sunshine, swimming, grilling, naps, time with good friends, fresh air and fireworks.
There is just something so sweet about celebrating our country and our freedom with those we love.  As the fire works were going off I couldn't help but look at my kids with teary eyes.  I am so thankful for the service men and women who are fighting and have fought for our freedom so that we can enjoy a day like this. I am so grateful and so proud.  God bless America!

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Bekka-Texas-24

One of my favorite things to do is to play match maker...which... my husband always rolls his eyes at.
I have read Kellys Korner blog for years and have always thought the Show us Your Singles link up was such a fun idea.
In the past I never felt like I had anyone to link up.
Until this go around.

I thought it would be fun to add my sister Bekka to the link-up. 
And she has given me permission (after much begging and pleading) to go ahead and do a post.
I love that the Lord is using social media to bring husbands/wives together!
It just proves that He can work in any way!
So...with all that being said... I'd like to introduce my little sister Bekka!

She is a 24 year old, hair-dresser who lives in Texas.
She is passionate about her work and has a very established business.
She loves the Lord and volunteers in her church's youth group.
She has a heart for missions and will be going on a trip this summer to England to teach a Vacation Bible School with a group from her church.
She is an amazing artist and makes the most beautiful paintings.
She is the BEST aunt to my four little ones.
She is hands down the most generous person I know...and she's always been that way.
She is spunky and full of life...there's never a dull moment with her around!
She loves to sing and play the piano.
She comes from a big family. There are five of us siblings...she's the middle child.
She loves to travel and is always up for an adventure.

If you would like to get in touch with her leave your email and a little bit about you or someone you think would be a good match below in the comments!:)
Or you can shoot me an email and I'll pass it on to her!
thevanillatulip (at) yahoo (dot) com

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She's the one on the right.... with my mom and youngest sister.

(She's on the right)

(she's on the right)
 (she's on the left)

These are our two younger siblings...
she's the one in the middle.