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Smiling I stood in the large spacious backyard. The sounds of kids laughing and running around the yard filled my head as I gazed at the family that surrounded me.

"What's with the grin on your face?" Looking to my left, I saw my sixteen year old son grinning brightly in my direction.

"I'm just happy that everyone was able to make it. It's a happy day. We're celebrating your sister's birthday as well as your aunt and uncle's wedding anniversary." Brayden had grown into a respectable young man.

Brayden was passionate about soccer as well as basketball which made his father incredibly happy. Brayden was starting varsity this year, his sophomore year. He had a girlfriend whom Troy and I had both met and loved. Her name was Alexis and she fit perfectly with Brayden.

"Quit sucking up to mom, Bray. She knows you want something." The other sixteen year old came up with her hair still wet from the dip in the pool.

"I'm not bugging her. I'm just making friendly conversation." Rolling my eyes I realized Anna was an exact copy of me while Bray was just like his father.

"Quit it you too. I don't really want to ground either one of you." Grinning they started muttering under their breaths.

Anna was much more passionate about basketball and dance. She had a boyfriend who was named Brandon. She was also starting varsity this year and loved every moment of high school.

"Mom! Colin's being a pain in the . . ." Gracie trailed off as I gave her a look.

"Grace Elizabeth knock it off. Leave your cousin alone." With a motherly look, she immediately walked away with her cousin in tow.

Gracie was 14; an eight grader who wasn't quite ready for high school. She followed her sister's footsteps and loved being involved in dance. Her heart was one hundred percent into dancing and nothing else could ever replace that in her eyes. Gracie had a hand in basketball and played it with her siblings but didn't love it like everyone else. She was boy crazy and that drove her father up a wall.

"What's with the kids coming up to you?" Hearing my husband's soothing voice caused a smile to cross my lips.

"They don't want to deal with your lectures. Deal with it hunny." Rolling my eyes over at him, I grinned at him.

"I never lecture!" Troy argued while I shook my head in pure amusement.

"You never lecture? You're lying, Troy. All you do is lecture. Ally don't do that." Looking down at her youngest daughter, Hannah glared at her brother.

Alexandra Elisabeth Davis was 4 and a splitting image of her mother. She had the attitude Hannah possessed at that age and was just as strong will. I kept telling Cameron he would have a huge problem with Ally once she started dating and his reply to that was she wasn't going to date until she turned 45 years old.

"But momma . . ." She started before hearing someone run up behind her.

"Matt don't . . ." Ally looked at her cousin with warning in her eyes. My son just grinned and continued to torment her.

"Keep at it Matt and you're going to regret it." Troy shook his head knowing what a strong will Ally had.

It was like this all the time but the two of them managed somehow to get along really well.

Matt was 11 and just like Troy at his age according to his parents. He was the only Bolton not into basketball. Soccer was his passion. He spent 24/7 with a soccer ball in his hand. His entire life revolved around the sport.

"Where are Nathan and Abby?" Hannah looked between Troy and I as we shrugged.

Nathanial Troy Davis was 9, Cameron and Hannah's oldest son who was a splitting image of Cameron when he was a boy. Nathan was born December 29, 2020. Nathan adored basketball and baseball. He would spend hours playing outside before Hannah would drag him inside.

Abigail Rose Davis was 7 and was a mixture between Hannah and Cameron. She had blue eyes that were just like her uncles while she possessed her father's strong will and love of life. Abby had taken a liking to her uncle Troy and Troy had spoiled her rotten.

"The last time I saw them, they were in the playroom with the other cousins." I looked towards the house but saw nothing out of the ordinary.

Hannah and Cameron looked at each other trying to figure out who was going to be the one to bring their children outside.

"Mom!" Turning around and rolling my name again, I came across the dirty blonde girl standing in front of me.

"Bella what's wrong?" Looking at mine and Troy's youngest daughter who had the biggest grin on her face.

Isabella Lauren Bolton was born December 31, 2020. She was our "oopsie" child. Hannah got her wish; we were pregnant at the same time. With her wish came making our husband's lives miserable. She was a perfect mixture of me and Troy. She was an excellent student while maintaining her jock appeal. She didn't have a particular favorite sport; she had more guy friends than girl friends; and she was loved by everyone.

"Nathan's pickin' on me." Whining was one of her strong points as was annoying her older siblings.

"Nathan leave Bella alone. She hasn't done anything to you!" Hannah scolded while Nathan rolled his eyes.

"She's done everything to me. She's taunting me." Nathan complained as Hannah and I traded looks.

"How about you two leave each other alone for the rest of the day?" I looked between my daughter and nephew.

Grumbling they nodded their heads before walking away towards the grandparents. Shaking my head I looked over at Hannah who had the same grin I wore.

"Why can't they get along?" Troy's voice caused me to look over at Hannah before looking back at my husband.

"They're always like this. Who knows? They're nine and they love to torment each other." Rolling my eyes Hannah reached over and smacked her brother.

Troy leaned over and kissed my forehead. Cameron and Hannah slipped away claiming they hadn't talked to the parents yet. Looking into Troy's eyes, I wrapped my arms around his neck before leaning in to kiss him.

"I love you, babe." Kissing me deeply he pulled back with a satisfied look on his face.

"I love you too. We've got the best life and the best five kids ever." Grinning he nodded his head.

"I'll have to agree with you." Leaning in, our lips met in pure bliss and excitement.

"Oh the parents are at it again. Get a damn room you two." Bray came up and pulled the two of us apart.

"Leave us alone, Bray. We don't complain when you and Alexis are going at it." The evilness in my eyes caused Troy to crack up laughing.

"But you're parents and you're old." Anna wrinkled her face as I reached over and slapped her arm.

"You're treading in deep water sweetheart." Troy shook his head before leaning over and kissing me again.

Anna, Brayden, Gracie, and Matt shook their heads before throwing out their own two senses.

"You're not going to get anywhere you guys. Your parents have always been like this." Cameron threw out.

Troy and I glared over at our brother in law before turning back to our kids. "You mean they've always been lovey dovey with each other? Yuck!"

Matt rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue. "Mom you're embarrassing us."

"Oh sorry your royal prince. We'll cut the PDA down a little." I laughed before looking at the seriousness of our kids' faces.

"You don't know how to cut the PDA down. You're constantly kissin' in the kitchen when you think no one is around." Mine and Troy's mouths dropped open when we heard Bella's comments.

"Isabella Lauren!" Hannah high fived her niece before they both cracked up laughing.

"You two are too much alike it's scary." Laughing, Troy and I faced each other.

Troy hugged me closely to his chest while we watched the activity in the backyard. Sure we had our rough times but everything smoothed itself off and we were the happy couple we always knew we would be.