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How they handle her

Often I am asked 'How are the boys with her'?

They are big brothers. She is just a little sister. They make each other smile.

Sorry the video is dark, but they were playing in the bunk beds in the shadows. You can't even see Walker, but he's in there too. It may be hard to see their faces, but you can hear it - their smiles - in their voices!

For some reason the video keeps stopping. If the video stops, just tap the little button that slides and it will keep moving. Oh, well.

Comments

Tink said…
How sweet, they play so nice with her.You can tell how much she love's it.
Shannon said…
Awwwwwwwwwwwww. Brothers getting their hair pulled LOL. Ha ha go for it Ivey. What a cute video and it truly captures how much her brothers love her and how much she enjoys having her brothers smother her with love and ksises.
Shannon in Austin
Anonymous said…
This video is SO cute! Ivey is so blessed to have two wonderful brothers that love to play with her. Looks like the girl can hold her own though! Go Ivey...Grab those ears!!

Jill & Ella
Karen Owens said…
Gosh, looks like fun! What good big brothers!
Ashley said…
Gwen,

What joy this little piece of your "life" gave to my heart. Thank you for sharing the journey with us. How blessed you are! Trish

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