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April 10, 2015 By Marci Leave a Comment

Happy National Sibling Day!

Seither Family..the whole gang in 2015

Seither Family..the whole gang in 2015

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Emma and Amy were excited to welcome Roxanne and Aarika into “The Sister Club.”

We have a big family. My husband, John, and I have 6..yes SIX kids. We are the original parents and for those who are already wondering..it is not a religious thing. When people asked if we were done at six, I usually responded, “No, we were done at four, but the last two were just too cute to send back.”

A few years ago we were all in San Diego, not a small task for a large family, especially when they start leaving the nest. We were enjoying a few days at the beach and while there we met the love of Mark’s life, Aarika. We all showed up at the Starbucks just as Aarika, an only child, was finishing her shift and our family filled the dining area, resembling the scene from “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”  ..Nick, Nick, Nicky, Nick, and I am Gus.  Later that day the boys body surfed, played frisbee, and tackled each other in the sand. The girls walked arm in arm, chatting while foamy surf lapped over their bare feet. 

IMG_3218Sitting on an outstretched blanket, Aarika,  said, “I always wondered what it would have been like to have siblings. I think this is a good glimpse.”

I thought about that for a while. Our kids have never known what life was like without their siblings. They have always had someone to look up to or someone to help look after. There has always been someone around and the house was rarely quiet.
Over the years there have been a few shared tears, monumental moments and symphonies of laughter. While I thought about all of the stories and photos of our kids together, some funny, some tender, I figure that for now, I will just share this..10850244_10153442711424358_7879701159398292487_n

 

 

 

 

 

Happy “National Sibling Day”, kids!  I have had the best seat in the house.

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Emma holding Jack’s hand on a family road trip through Yellowstone.

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The older boys giving Scott the play by play strategy.

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welcome It is hard to talk about me, without talking about us!    The Seither Family.  John and I have been married for over twenty five years. From the day we said “I do”, it has been quite an adventure.  One of the biggest things people notice about our family is the size. Yes, there are six kids, proof that  God has a sense of humor. I tell people that ask if we are done with six. “No” I promptly reply. “We were done at four! But the last two were too cute to send back.” Read More

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