• free printables
  • mamahood
    • homeschool
    • Maxwell
    • Natalie
    • Marigold
    • Landon
    • baby things
  • faith
    • 23 identities (PDF)
    • Tanzania + Compassion
    • devotionals >>
      • (in)courage Devotional Bible
      • 31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamer & Doer
    • Moody Theological Seminary
  • inspiration
    • our home
    • books
    • lifestyle
    • marriage
    • homeschool
    • simple living
    • we’re debt free!
    • book recommendations
  • homeschool
  • new? start here

Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

You are here: Home / family / When your big brother plans a suprise visit…

When your big brother plans a suprise visit…

August 4, 2014 · 3 Comments
Filed Under: family, Los Angeles, seasons

family maggie whitley

family maggie whitley

venice beach umbrella maggie whitley

family maggie whitley

family maggie whitley

My brother visited me for my birthday in July — a surprise visit! — and I just have to say, having a solid relationship with your sibling as adults is pretty rad. We’re only two years apart in age, but now that we have children of our own we have a totally different, awesome relationship from when we were younger.

Last year Matt surprised me by flying to Los Angeles for a week. It was his first time meeting Maxwell and it was amazing to see them interact as uncle and nephew. This year was more of a reunion for them. It was like we stepped back in time (minus my new baby bump) and the flow of his visit didn’t miss a beat. My brother has two boys of his own, so our parents are very curious if our second Whitley baby will be a boy or girl ;)

airplane bank maggie whitley

airplane bank maggie whitley

image

Uncle Matt and Maxwell (about 5 months old), Summer 2013

We visited the Santa Monica Promenade soon after Matt and his girlfriend Kim arrived in LA. While we were window shopping, and reminiscing about Matt’s visit last year, we stopped into a baby boutique where Matt bought a red airplane piggy bank for Maxwell.

Once we were back at home they sat at the table and Matt taught Max how to put the coins in the thin slot on top. There’s a special message written on the bottom… and reading it makes me feel so many emotions. I’m incredibly blessed to have him as a big brother, and how much he loves my family.

I’m grateful that the miles between us are like a strong, woven rope. They don’t take away from our relationship, instead they give us something to cling to.

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Print
  • LinkedIn


3 Comments
Filed Under: family, Los Angeles, seasons

« $75 gift card giveaway with The Mint Julep Boutique!
6 small (yet impactful) changes for your home. »

Comments

  1. Southern Gal says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:14 am

    I don’t have a brother, but I see that special brother/sister relationship with my older two children. It’s an amazing thing. I love that bank and the note. So sweet.

    Reply
  2. Mandy @ This Girl's Life says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:50 am

    How special! And the rope analogy is wonderful. :)

    Reply
  3. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    That is so fantastic! I’m so glad he was able to come and visit you!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • YouTube
ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
READ MORE >>

instagram

Follow on Instagram

Categories

Archives

Copyright © 2022 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.