CHLOE

I just love my Chloe. She's so sweet! Here are a few pics of here. She's already a tiny bit over 4 lbs. Big girl!

My Mom

A lot of people describe their moms as nagging, overbearing, nosy, even intrusive. When I search my brain for the best adjective to describe my Mom, the first thing that comes to mind is INSPIRATIONAL.

My mom has persevered in the face of devastation. She has weathered the storms with great courage and a positive outlook. Mom constantly encourages, and always lends a helping hand - usually before we even know we need one.

My Mom is a beautiful, strong woman. I only hope that I can one day be the kind of wife and mother she is. I don't know what our family would do without her. I love you Mom!

My Sarah

I love my Sarah so much! I remember when she was born - she didn't do much then, but she sure was a cutie! I also remember how she used to walk around with her little bald head and smile. She was such a happy baby!

It has been such a joy to watch her grow into a beautiful young woman. She is a princess, a nurturer, beautiful, patient, kind and sincere 12 year old (tomorrow she'll be 12 - let's not rush it)!

At 12, she has a lot of responsibility. Her brothers look up to her and I can't think of a kinder spirit for them to emulate.

Also, she is freaking hilarious! Recently my sister (her mom) and I have found that she is now more like 'one of the girls' than the 'little girl.' I am so happy for her because I know she's excited about her teen years coming up, but it makes me sad too.

To me she's still that bald little girl hobbling around her mom's townhouse giggling as she runs from room to room. I love her so much and her smile transforms any room. I want to wish my beautiful niece the happiest birthday ever.

I love you Sarah Nicole!

No WAY!

Surely not. Has it really been ten years since Drekus graduated from high school? I still don't believe it. I think the whole thing was a sham to make us feel like we are older than we really are.



No - but I really can NOT believe he has been out of high school for ten years. Paris High School. We started dating the Spring of his senior year. Yep - it's been that long. And I love him more today than I have ever loved him. So even though it HAS apparently been the ten years they say it has, I look forward to the next 50 with this wonderful man.

Family Time!

We had a fabulous time with family we hadn't seen in a loooong time this weekend. Seriously I don't think it could have gone better. The rooms were filled with laughter - that of kids playing together (have you ever noticed that kids who've never met can become best friends almost instantly) and that of the adults who seem to have grown up over night....I must admit that I'm part of that crowd. It's a little strange too. I mean my sister and I both feel like we are still two kids talking in a room full of adults with our brother and our cousin Carla....but then they had to bring up age. What? There's no way our aunt is as old is she is.....and our uncle....no way. And our PARENTS....not them...yep - apparently they aged while we were sleeping. But it felt like we went back in time. We all missed our Grammy and saw some cool pictures of her, but it was such a great time. We HAVE to do it regularly from now on. Funny...I always thought that since we'd never get together at Grammy's house again it would never be the same. But it was....guess it's true - home is where your heart is! Can't wait to do it again! Here are a few pictures I took....



Aunt Cynthia, Uncle Doug, and Mom. Wish Uncle Eddie and Uncle Sonny could have been there. We missed you guys!



Mom and Cousin Carla - she and her girls are so beautiful...can't wait to see ya'll soon!

Family

We have a family get-together planned this weekend and we are excited! It will be low maintenance so everyone can just focus on getting acquainted/reconnected. Just a few of the smiling faces that will be there.....



They are going to have so much fun!!!

Last of Vacay

Ok so my intentions were to pose the last of the pics from vacation waaaaay back, but I didn't get around to it - so here are a few of us together. Can't wait to go back....



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k thanks bye!