Friday’s post is still simmering and until it’s finished, I’m stopping in real quick. Tonight we are off to watch Austyn walk across the stage for graduation. I may not blog about the boys as much because–well, teenage boys aren’t really into that sort of thing. But they are very much a part of our life, and watching Brett button up the sleeves on Austyn’s shirt tonight and helping him loop his tie, I felt so proud. Of both of them.
I read one book on step families when I married Brett, but mostly I’ve learned by living it. More kids equals more love–for everyone. And I am so proud of this young man who would laugh if he knew I called him a “young man.”
He’s kind of awesome. And tonight he graduates.
I’ll be back in later for road trip prep, Friday Photo Dump and some new fun ideas brewing.
MomBE says
HAppy GrAdUaTioN!
happymommy says
Austyn looks just like his dad…handsome men!! Happy Graduation to Austyn!!!
melissa says
Congratulations! Better whip those sparklers out…better yet, since he is a young man, get those fireworks out!!
Happy June in Tejas,
Melissa
Southern Gal says
Woo Hoo! Congratulations to him.
YeamieWaffles says
Great post Kelle, huge congratulations too.
Alyx says
Happy Graduation! He looks a lot like his dad, wow!
Wade and Tara says
congratulations so exciting! I can’t believe how much he looks like his dad! crazy!
Kassondra says
They look A LOT alike!!
Team Lando says
Yay for Austyn! Huge congrats!
Nicole Palmby says
I can’t get over how much that “young man” looks like his dad!
Great pictures, and I can’t wait to see more!
Mummy Daddy and Me makes Three says
Congratulations to him for graduating. I live in the UK but bought your book today on Amazon- I am going to take it on my holidays to Spain. I only discovered your blog quite recently but it is beautiful.
Katie
http://www.mummydaddyandmemakesthree.co.uk
ellen says
You are all lucky to have each other!
ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says
Those two look like twinsies!!
My daughter graduates tomorrow, I’m trying to hold it together!!! It’s such a mix of emotions..a little bit sad and a little bit excited(see… it still happens at 18 as much as it does at 5)!!!
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Mama Merr says
I love seeing the pics of Brett and his boys because they look so much like him ๐ Congratulations and enjoy!!!!
BrianneJoy says
Austyn looks just like Brett. The end. ๐
Megalamode says
Awwww, they look so sweet together.
I would LOVE to hear more about your journey as a step-mom!
homeiswhatyoumakeit says
Brett looks like a very proud dad.
Congratulations to all of you!
The Perks of Life! says
This is a precious story that I wanted to share with you. Congrats to the graduate!!
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Life with Kaishon says
What a great kid.
Sharmaine says
they sure do look alike!
the girls are lucky to have awesome big brothers like austyn! congrats to him!
Erin says
he looks like Bradley Cooper, omg.
Amy Cappelli says
Happy Graduation Day! He really does look so much like his dad and Bradley Cooper.
priest's wife says
WOW he looks like his dad- it is always wonderful to hear of blended families that ‘work’
figwittage says
Happy Graduation Day! I remember this well… 10 years ago. Gah! Handsome Hampton men! xx
Kelly Sheehy says
Sweet! Nice pictures! Happy Graduation and Congratulations to Austyn!
Jeanie says
Congratulations, Austyn! Kelle, you always manage to make me tear up. I just finished reading Bloom, and I can’t even guess how many tissues I went through.
Hazel says
I do envy your easy relationship with the boys and even their mother. We’ve gone through all sorts of crap (rob’s ex-wife has never supported time for rob and his daughter to see eachother) and I think Rob and Steph are the losers, in her power trip. Steph and I actually get along well. I hope that once we get through the teenage years, that she’ll realise he loved her all along. That he didn’t abandon her. Problem is they’re both the same they won’t talk through something that upsets them, ignore it on the surface, but are hurt underneath.
Sorry for that down load! Congratulations to Austyn, love Brett’s proud face.
Christina says
Congratulations to Austyn!!! You should be proud.
Lisa Gonzalez says
They sure are handsome. I really love the way your families come together to create a big, loving unit.
Happy Graduation!!!
Maria says
Such a beautiful picture of dad and son!
Granna says
Congratulations to Austyn! He looks so much like Brett!
mumofsix says
Congratulations Austyn. What a proud moment and what a handsome young man! X
Roksalanna says
Congratulations Austyn on your graduation!
Best wishes for an awesome future!
Patti says
Congratulations, Austyn ! And WOW, does he look like his dad !!
Mom Fashion World says
A big congratulations to the grad!
SB says
As a fellow step mom, I know how it can be sometimes when you’re dealing with meshed families. But you are so right about more kids being more to love. People have infinite capacity for love if we just open ourselves up to it!
Great picture of the graduate with his proud dad!!! Congratulations Austyn!
heather says
congrats to the grad ๐
Debby says
Congratulations. He sure looks like his dad.
Kelly Cach says
….yeah, what everybody else said!
And you know how sometimes you can look at a picture of someone and you just KNOW they’re a neat person? Well, I’ve always thought that about Austyn before I really even knew much about him (and still don’t know much).
….neat kid, er young man!
sara with an h says
your men are so handsome ๐ they look exactly alike! congratulations on this exciting milestone for your family
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For you kelle! ๐
Anne Cunningham says
… such great photos of the graduation milestone–and i totally agree “more kids is more love.”
happy day and happy weekend.
glutenfreehappytummy.com says
aw congratulations to austyn! that a great father/son pic:) thanks for sharing!
Rebekah says
I think it’s weird, but I feel honored that I graduated on the same night as your son! My graduation was beautiful, I hope his was the same!
Dylan'sMommy316 says
Congratulations Austyn!! Brett looks so damn proud. Melts my heart! ๐
MG Atwood says
Such a milestone. You both should be very proud.
Mandy Ammermann says
Congratulations Austyn!
Ellie says
Congrats to Austyn! What a moment to capture. He does look so much like Brett. Handsome men!
Claire @ Scissors Paper Rock says
As a Step Mother too, I know how you’re feeling Kelle ๐
Wow…Austyn looks so much like Brett these days….2 handsome men ๐
Enjoy the night. And congrats to Austyn.
x
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Kelly says
What a great accomplishment! I hope he had a special night!
Now onto a new chapter!!
I know everyone has said it, but damn those men look alike, lol!
Talia says
Congratulations to Austyn! What a lovely post.
I wish our ‘blended’ family did as well as yours. Being a stepmother is not for the faint of heart…
Enjoy and celebrate!!
Fascination Creations says
beautiful photo of such a proud moment… such handsome men!
Jordan says
Good Lord they look just alike!
mrc-w says
Congratulations to Austyn!! Graduation is so exciting! He looks a lot like Brett, especially in that last picture. Hope you guys have fun at commencement and hope the speakers don’t talk for too long, haha ๐
Laura says
I love these posts with snippets of one or both of the boys. My Hubs is (step)father to my oldest two, as well. Lots and lots of love.
I had put off digging back into Bloom until last night because we moved house, we had the home school year to finish, and I KNEW if I picked it up and started it that I would not be able to put it down. Nearly done. Had to stop for stirring babes who needed to be held close and reassured in the wee hours.
My favorite parts? The boys’ reaction and tenderness with Nella. And with Lainey. That tenderness, those sweet sibling hearts are so unbelievably precious–I have been blessed countless times by the things my children have realized, exclaimed, proclaimed about their little brother with a little something extra. Such amazing tenderness.
Love it. Love these pictures. Looks so much like Brett. Sending you loads of love and thanks and blessings from up here in Canada. xoxo
Donna O. says
Congratulations to Austyn and all of you! My youngest daughter, Kelly, graduates tomorrow, too. Gathering photos for her Senior All Night Party was pretty heart-wrenching (about half her life is digital – the other half made for lots of photo album hefting!). So happy for her and excited for what is to come (Go Blue!), but kind of bummed for me that it went by so fast. I remember her squealing to get on that kindergarten bus like her big brothers. And now…she wants to “party” (I think she means study!) like her big brothers – UGH! Times change! Congrats, again, and have a great celebratory weekend!
TropigothMama says
Congratulations Austyn!
My sis-in-law, cousin, and little sister (and countless of their friends) graduate this spring as well.
I’m going to spend the whole month of June feeling nostalgic…
Farmgirl Paints says
he is the spittin’ image of his dad. i can only imagine your pride. can’t wait to see the rest.
Lisamarie says
Stepparents can often make the best kind of parents! The two guys looks so very much a like. What a fun time in his young life!
PrivatelyPublic says
Congratulations, Austyn! So excited for your graduation and whatever next big thing comes your way! Good luck!
AGP says
This is absolutely beautifull Home