It has been quite some time since I first met the members of this family.  Our families have known each other for a while.  My sister-in-law used to watch their kids when they were younger.  Our oldest daughters are the same age and they seem to really hit it off.

I always thought they had to be cool because they were Cubs fans.

We were lucky last summer and our oldest girls were on the same All-Star team for softball.  That meant we spent lots of time together.

I've always loved Grace.  To me, Grace and my daughter seemed so much alike.  I am grateful for all of my daughter's good friends - and I am very grateful for Grace.  I love that every time she sees me, she gives me a wave and a big smile.  Awesomeness.

And then there is Lilly...

I just love this child.

I cannot get over her awesome personality.

She also waves to me every time she sees me,

but this week she stepped it up even...

and gave me a hug when I saw her.

Melt!

Good thing she isn't my child...she would know exactly how to get what she wants from me!

She's bubbly.

She's sweet.

She eats frozen pickle juice.

How awesome is that?!

I might secretly wish I get one of these girls for a daughter-in-law some day...but I won't hold my breath!  These girls will be beating boys off with sticks if they aren't already!

I'm extra lucky again this year to have our daughters on the same team this summer.

So I get to look forward to lots of good conversation on the bleachers and cheering on the girls...and watching Lilly eat pickle slush.

And I am sure you will be seeing more of them on the blog in May!

Happy Friday!

Enjoy those that make you smile :)