Our First Christmas

Christmas came and went way too fast this year! And it was not what I expected, it was much, much more! My amazing husband went above and beyond and proved to me what a thoughtful person he is. I really was not expecting anything from him for Christmas. We don't have a lot of money and it just did not seem like it was going to happen. My husband had all my gifts wrapped the night before and even snuck out during the night to fill my stocking. It was so cute. He got me several presents that I really enjoy; David Archuleta, a cook book, a really pretty necklace, a purple soft bath robe, Wall E and some other little goodies. While I was over joyed at how thoughful and well prepared my husband was, It was so nice just spending time with him. We put in our new CD's and just snuggled on the couch, and then we danced! It snowed like cr-cr-cr-crazy and we braved the snow and went to my parents house where we had a great time spending time with each other. Mom made a great Dinner and got us amazing presents. After that, we went and saw bedtime stories with our friend and then came home, made tacos (the boys wanted to try out the hot sauce that my mom had gotten mike) and watched Wall E. It was a great first christmas and I am so thankful to have a husband that loves me so much!!!!!!! Until Next Year!

Dear Santa, you can skip my house this year, I have everything I need....

This year, has been a great year. It was the start of my new life and it's been an exciting journey with its fair share of ups and downs. This year, Christmas will be different for me. It's the first year that I have been "on my own" for Christmas- that is, this is the first year that I will not wake up in my parents home with a bother or sister and hurry out into the living room rifling through our stockings while Dad showers and puts his contacts in. That's what happens when you grow up. This time it will be different, I imagine me and my husband sleeping in, mike halting opening presents because he still has to wrap mine, opening a couple presents, then me going on facebook or something else and michael heading into the other room to read comics or whatever it is he does. Reality has hit and I am no longer a child. Although things are changing and this Christmas won't be the same, there are several things that will make this a very special Christmas.

1. This is my first Christmas with my Husband. we even got an "Our First Christmas" Ornament, although i didn't even put it up until tonight.

2. Two perfect angels came into our lives and came home just in time for Christmas. I would have given all my Christmas presents just to make sure they got to come home and be with my sister. Luckily, they came home right in time and we now have a larger group to celebrate with.

3. My inlaws will be getting their first home in 15 years. They might not move in Christmas day, but it will be soon.

4. Because I am short on money, I have been forced (in a good way) to really focus on the "True Meaning of Christmas" where as before with all the new gadgets and goodies it is sometimes hard to focus on the most important thing- Christ our Savior. This Christmas I have been able to focus more on the fact that Jesus is the reason for the season and count all my blessings.

Christmas can be a sad time because it is the end of a year; a whole year has gone by. I've been married almost a year! But it is also an excititng time for it brings with it new hopes and opportunities. We shall see what the future holds for us Lambsons. Hope it's great!!!!!!

The Lord Knows What is Best

My sister has had her share of ups and downs the past few months. After going into preterm labor at 28 weeks, the babies have been in the ICU now for 2 months and one day. On tuesday, my sister was supposed to do a Room in with one of her babies. After she stays the night at the hospital with the baby, they can take them home. Well, tuesday she went to the hospital to get started and the ICU nurse that my sister has never seen and has never worked with the babies told her that they were not ready to go home. Obviously my sister was very upset becasue she was so excited to go home with her babies after such a long wait. I was talking to my sister and told her that there is obviously a reason why the babies couldn't come home, we just don't know what it is, but the lord does and he is protecting her. Well today we got our answer.

Yesterday, my sister was complaining of a stomach ache and nausia. This morning she woke up with yellow eyes and later at the hospital they found her stomach was jaundiced as well. They rushed her into the ER where they did some tests and found out that her gall bladder needs to be removed.

Had my sister taken the babies home, she would have had to spend the night at the hospital and would not be able to care for the babies.

The Lord really does have plans for us and he is aware of what is going on in our lives. It is amazing yet still difficult to trust in him and his timing sometimes.

My sister has grown so much as a person these past months and you can see her strenth and outlook on life have changed. We have come to learn more and more that with christ all things are possible; prayers are answered and the priestood is a powerful thing. How blessed we are to know these things and to be able to celebrate the birth of our lord and savior Jesus Christ, who has made all things possbile.

Christmas Time

Well Christmas is officially on its way~ it sure did come fast. I can't believe this year is almost over and I have almost been married one year. Gosh how time flies. New jobs, new friends, new residency, new hopes and wishes. This year has not really felt like Christmas too me. In years passed, I always was so excited for Christmas; I enjoyed shopping and decorating and spending time with my family. This past little while has been really stressful for me and it just doesn't feel like it used to. I think part of that comes with growing up- and growing up I am. I now have so much to focus on and so many worries, I've been having a difficult time getting in the spirit of the season. I'm hoping now that school is over, I can begin to enjoy it a little more. Afterall, it is because of Christ and everything he has given us that we live in this country and are able to celebrate the season. I really am grateful for all that I have been given. While it is so easy to focus on the negativity and financial woes that my little family experiences, the good thing is that there is always hope. There is hope because we have a Savior and with him, anything is possible. I think this year is going to give me the opportunity to focus on the real meaning of the Season and try and be a little better. I am so grateful for Christ and that my prayers are with out a doubt always answered. We have been so blessed this year in ways that I never would have expected. So I wish you all a Merry Christmas despite the stress and uncertain times we live in, there is one constant and sure thing; Jesus IS the reason for the season.

More and Less

This month has been one of the more stressful times. I know somehow (although I have no clue how) we will get through it. Here are some things I need....

More Money
More Time
More Patience
Less Bills
Less Stress
More Space
Less Junk
Less Worry
Less headaches
More Advil
Less Tears
More love
Less anger
More support
Less Criticism
More understanding
More hope
More Laughs
More New Beginnings
Less of the past
More Faith
Less Doubt
Less Negativity
Less Homework
More hours at work
Less Miles on the Car
More Gas in the Tank
More Hugs
More kisses
More Smiles
More Prayers
More Trust
Less Hormones
Less Laundry


I need my life back!!! Any suggestions???

The Best Thing I Have Ever Seen!!!

So I got this email from my mom the other day and I thought it was the best thing I have ever seen so I wanted to share it with you!!!!!!!!! I only wish they would do it!!!

Thought you might get a laugh out of this...

You know what would really TICK OFF the Democrats...

Bush should resign now.

Then Dick Cheney becomes President (that would really tick OFF the libs!!!)

Then he appoints Condoleeza Rice as VP.

Then Cheney resigns two weeks later and Condoleeza Rice, A Republican,

becomes the first BLACK - WOMAN President!!!

Democrats say the Darndest Things!

Here is a post of all the outrageously stupid things I have heard democrats say after the recent election....This is not made up, I really heard people say these things! Enjoy!!!!

- in reference to what the Damage Obama will cause "Things can't get any worse than they already are."
Wow, so when you have no home, no food, no money,no rights and people are murdering in the streets, just look back and remember what you said!

- "I didn't know any of the people on the ballot so I just voted for whoever had the coolest sounding name." Wow, and you wonder why our country sucks?

- "If you don't like it, just move to Arizona with all the other Mormons." Ha Ha Ha now that's just plain funny!

- "I am finally proud of my country"
Democrats, the epitome of patriotism!!! NOT!

- "I am so proud to have voted for the first Black President."
Excuse me, but isn't he only 1/2 black? What makes him anymore black than white? So would that mean if I ran for president and won, I would be the first Irish president, since I have Irish in my blood. This makes absolutely no sense.

- "I bet you I can find a thousand people that like Obama." WoW! is that all?

Feel free to add any of your own ridiculous things you've heard democrats say, but remember, this is my blog so if you write something other than that or in favor of him, I will delete it. Have fun!!!!!!


And Finally, A word of the wise from the Republican side

"I already have a messiah, I wanted a president!"

A little bit bothered.

After last nights election, many of my liberal friends have been cited saying, " I'm so proud of my country. I'm proud to be an American." So my question is, You're only proud to be an American if your guy wins? That is devastatingly pathetic. Really, this is a way of saying, I'm proud that my guy won.. Having your guy win and being appreciative and happy to live in the country that you do are two totally different things. The only reason you were able to vote and express your opinion is because you live in America.- You should be proud no matter who wins because you have the ability and RIGHT to freely express and vote. If your man doesn't win, suck it up and be grateful to live in the most free country in the world, and don't just be proud to be an American because things worked in your favor. You should be proud to be an American each and every day because we have the freedoms that so many other countries will never have. Being a true American means graciously accepting other's differences and appreciating what we have, win or lose. And so I might say to those people, I am proud to be an American; but disgraced by your actions. People need to wake up. This isnt American Idol. This is America.

Time

I didn't write this, but I really like it and wanted to share it! The Present: Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!!!! Each of us has such a bank. Its name is TIME. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no going back. There is no drawing against the "tomorrow". You must live in the present on today's deposits. Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success! The clock is running. Make the most of today. To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade. To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet. To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train. To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident. To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics. Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time. And remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present!!

Holy Freaking Desk!

Okay, so I think I might cry. Why? Because someday soon, I will no longer be able to live in my apartment because it is being taken over by furniture. Yes. That's right, furniture. This summer when we upgraded to a bigger apartment, my husband apparently thought that meant we could get more stuff. And stuff we have gotten. On saturday he went to an auction where he bid 5 bucks on a desk the size of a car. Okay, maybe not that big, but seriously this is the biggest desk that I have ever seen. It is 6 feet lon and 3.5 feet wide. Honkin! It was so big we couldn't even get it in the computer room , where it could be used as a computer desk. No, instead he decided it would nest in the corner and whole entire side wall of our apartment. I just want to cry every time I look at it. It is disgusting and ugly and cluttering up our apartment. I hate the thing. I want to get rid of it. I want my apartment back. UGH!


please disgregard the mess that is my apartement, it was clean until the desk came in and everything had to be rearranged. I want my living room back.

The Constitution in Action!

I saw several things this week that I feel the need to share.

1. A man outside a car dealership with a sign reading, "Reno Dodge Stole My Truck. Diesels are Lemons."

2. A group of old men at UNR handing out free Testaments. Very few people accepted.

3. A Lone man at UNR with a sign asking people if they were interested in voting for ralph nader.


These three incidents really impressed me. While I might not agree with their viewpoints, faiths or political opinions, these people were out exercising their first amendment right, something that as Americans we should hold with high regard. I know it made me proud to be an American. It made me appreciative of the rights that I have. And just as much as those people were out there expressing their opinions, I have a right to say, "No thanks, not interested." I did however accept one of the testaments in hopes that it would give at least one person the courage to accept one as well. We have the freedom of religion- yet people are afraid of religion. They don't want anything to do with it, but i'm sure if they lived in a country where that right was taken away, religion would be a huge deal to them. Basically what I am saying is be grateful for what we have been blessed with. We might be having an economic crisis right now, and other governmental problems may be troubling us, but look around and appreciate the rights and freedoms that we do have and emjoy because it could be a lot worse.

A Forever Friend

As you all know, family and friends are obviously my life. So, let me tell you about one friend who I could not live without in my life. I won't mention names but I'm sure but you will know right off the bat who I am describing. I will always remember how I met this lovely girl. I was seven, just turning eight. She drew me a pink bookmark for my baptism. After that we did piano, camping trips, sleepover and much more together. She has always been the kindest most genuine person I will ever meet. Now, 14 years later, this girl is still a major part of my life. She is like a sister to me, and even though I don't see her every day, she is there in a heartbeat whenever I need her. The impact she has had on my life brings tears to my eyes. I look up to her so much. She is the perfect example of Christ like love and honestly loves everyone and tries to treat everyone as a child of God. You can tell she cares for everyone that she meets. She is determined and a hard worker. I wish I had her drive and optimism. I know that whenever I have a problem or just need a boost, this girl is just a phone call away and she makes me see things in a new light and I instantly feel better. I am glad that our families are so close and that we can learn so much from each other. I honestly love this girl! She has always been and will always be my best friend so near and dear to me. And so I wish her the best of luck in whatever she wishes to do. I know that she will succeed, because she is just like that. I hope that I can be the kind of friend to her that she is to me. How blessed I am for such amazing friends. I will always cherish our memories together (boy we have some doozies!). I have grown to depend on her as a part of my life. A teacher, a strength and a friend- honestly what Christ is. I wrote this post earlier today and saved it on my computer so I could go to class. When I walked out of class, there was my best friend, sitting there happy as ever. Thank you for being such a great person and friend (sister) to me. Thanks for all the memories, advice, encouragement and smiles. You are one of a Kind!!!


unfortunately this post did not turn out as well as I had hoped. I had it all planned out in my head but the thoughts just started flowing and I just started writing, but I hope it conveys the message!!!

Taking the First Step!!!

Today was my first day in the classroom at Van Gorder Elementary school. I am assisting in a 6th grade classroom which is the grad that I want to eventually teach . It was a great learning experience for me. Right now I am just trying to take it all in and learn as much as I can. I immediately took a liking to Jim, a toe head boy who underestimates his abilities but is sweet as can be. He was my little buddy; answering all my questions and making me feel welcome. Jim is one of those kids who has been labeled "learning disabled," and it is to his detriment. I think Jim holds himself back because he isn't confident. But as I did his worksheet with him, he was able to anwer questions that some of the other 'meets the standard' children couldn't answer. I was very proud of my little buddy. I know we aren't supposed to pick favorites but I definitely think Jim and I will get along. Anyway, the teacher made me feel very welcome and included me in the activities and I even made it into the Mrs category, my official school name is now Mrs. Lambson. My plan is to get my sub license and work with this teacher as I am now familiar with the students and the way the class is run. Some things about the class really surprised me: they use microphones. Apparently a teacher's voice is now not loud enough to override gabbing students, or they just block her out and now the school has resorted to microphones. Snaps. Instead of clapping, the class snaps to give praise. Lack of transitions. The teacher went from one activity to another- writing, reading, math. Boom Boom Boom. If I was a child, I don't know if I could handle that. I am glad to have this experience. It seems like it is going to be a fun year and already after a day I feel much more confident to sub. The students aren't really that intimidating. They even said I was nicer than the other assistant. Yay for Mrs Juliann!!!

Nurse Michael

This whole thing with my back has not only showed me what a great husband I have, but what a great Dad he will be to our kids in the future. He has literally waited on me hand and foot and made sure I am comfortable and happy. He massages my back whenever I need it, gets me drinks, blankets, food, pills, changes the channel, and sits with me through the pain. Having him next to me and holding his hand takes my mind off the pain! He has been so good to me. It makes me realize how good of a dad he will be because he is good at comforting and making people feel good. I could not have handled this without him here. He is so sweet and I am grateful for him. I really hope that my back will heal soon and I can begin being a wife to him again. I haven't cooked in days and I just lay on the couch in pain all day. He even called in from work to stay home and take care of me (although I'm sure not going to work was the real motivation here!) So long, I think I'm going to go take a Vicodin....

Stick a Fork in me, I'm DONE!

So this politics thing has gotten out of control. It is all my husband talks about 18/7 (he does get some sleep.) I have listened and listened for hours on end to his babbling about this and that. We have very different political views and it all comes down to this- I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Over hearing about this. Now, part of me really doesn't care about it and part of me is just so sick and tired of hearing about it. I tried to explain it to my husband like this ; "If you ate pizza every day for a year, you would get really sick of pizza. In fact, you may get so sick of it that even the thought of pizza puts a little queaze in your stomach (I think I made that word up)." Well to me, that's how it is with listening to him go on and on and on and on about politics and the evil, corrupted, out to get you and your mom Government. I grew up with certain beliefs and values that I hold very near and dear. I was never overly involved in politics, too me they are worse than a Sci Fi film (which ironically are michael's favorite kind!) My stomach gets nausious every time he brings it up because I am literally sick and tired of hearing it. I am like a burnt bun in the political oven- I'm way over done!!!!!! Nobody is right and nobody is wrong and I am sick of people trying to shove thier opinions down another person's throat. Afterall, there aren't really 'facts' just opinions in politics. It's not a fact that so and so is stupid, it's not a fact that the 9/11 attacks were a governmental conspiracy (which I believe is a disgrace to the memory of those who lost their lives). They are all just opinions. To me, politics is of the devil because it brings the spirit of contention into our home. And yes that is my opinion not a fact. I think I'll go join the party of "I dont give a crap about your nonsense anymore" Sounds ingenius to me!

Feeling Festive

Can I just say (of course I can it's my blog!) that I am so excited for Halloween!~ It is by far one of my favorite times of the year. I love all the decorations and festivities. I am so excited about decorating my apartment, which I have already started a little bit. I like to have festive dish towels for every holiday, so I can't wait to bust out my Halloween towels. They are SO cute! I think the reason I like it so much is because it is the start to the holiday season. If I am going this crazy over Halloween decorations, can you just imagine what Christmas is going to be like? Awesome! My friend brought me over some pumpkin bread today and I think that really amped my mood up for Halloween. What a great time of year when it cools down a little, the leaves change and the cheer begins. I love Halloween! Now I just have to decide what to be...

Papa

My father is an incredible man. He is the smartest, most rational man I know. My whole life I could go to him for advice or love or whatever I needed. I always felt comfortable with whatever my dad directed me to do, knowing it was in fact the best thing for me. My dad has impacted my life forever. He has taught me things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I greatly respect my dad for the man that he is. Here are some things that he has taught me:

1. "It's better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it." This was one of those sayings that Dad always said, and when you're little it gets on your nerves but it is very applicable to life. It taught me to always be prepared, to think about what you need before you go anywhere and to always be on the safe side.

2. Education is one of the MOST important things in life. He always supported us in our school work, checked up on our grades and made sure we had everything we needed to succeed. In fact, my senior year of high school, I was confused and unsure about school in general; where to go for college, what to major in. I will never forget the night that I sat down with him and discussed my fears and uncertainties about the future. He gave me his opinion and helped me decide what to do. I still remember the things he said- most importantly how much faith he had in me.

3. Don't judge people's jobs. He taught me that any work is better than no work. If somebody works at Burger King or is a CEO of a big company, it doesn't matter. At least that person is working and being productive.

4. How to manage money. My dad is a pretty well off man. We always had whatever we needed and everything that we wanted. I was pretty spoiled. Even though my dad is well off, he always taught us to save our money and be prepared for the future. He taught us to be wise with our money

5. Always leave a Campsite Cleaner than you Found it.- I think the Cooper Kids can appreciate this one. This was is motto when leaving guest's houses, hotel rooms and camp sites.

These are just a few of the things from my dad that have impacted my life. He has taken us to England, Scotland and Australia which I will never forget. I have had many memorable moments with my dad. I don't know if he will ever know how much I love him. I hope that I am making him proud~ I always have been and always will be a Daddy's Girl!!!

This one's for you

When I was showing my mom my blog tonight, my mom wanted to know why there wasn't a picture of her on it. So I just had to add one. This is in Australia in front of the Curtain Fig (but you can't really see it) This one's for you Mom. Isn't she cute!?

Hurt.

People can be so cruel. What I hate most is when you think that you know somebody and they turn around and disprove everything positive that you ever thought about them. Especially when you are trying to show somebody that you care about them and they are bitter and cold. Now, I have this habit of caring TOO much about people. When I was younger my mom used to say that I could feel other people's pain. This is really true. When people are hurting or upset, I want to help them, I want to fix it in some way. Sometimes to the point where I smother people. (I 'm a real control freak) But truthfully, this is just my way of showing somebody that I care about them. I also have a habit of getting hurt REALLY easily. So when people don't want my help or my concern, i get hurt hard. Family and friends mean more to me than anything else in this world, so when something is amiss with somebody that i care about, i dwell on it and i want to fix it. Always have, always will. So for any of you who I may have smothered along the way, just know that it honestly, truthfully means that I care deeply about you. The hardest part about all of this is trying to walk away without hard feelings for somebody that you care about. I also can tend to hold grudges. I know-bad. Anyway, point is, I don't see why some people act the way the do. Honestly folks, why can't we all just get along. Why do people have to be so mean??? That is NOT how it was meant to be. The plan of happiness and the atonement are for everyone and we are all children of God. Why can't we treat each other as such? I deal every day on the phone with people who are rude as can be- who have no care or consideration for me as a human being- and I didn't even do anything to them- they don't even know me. Society today is absolutely callous to the feelings of other people. I guess today is no place for a bleeding heart like me.



PS- This post is NOT referring to my husband lol!

Much Needed Break!!

I do not want this weekend to be over! I have had a blast spending time with my husband and family and the thought of going back to school honestly makes me cringe. Saturday I hung out with my husband and went grocery shopping. Then we went and enjoyed some awesome ribs at the rib cook off with my mom. Saturday night we just watched some movies and snuggled up on the couch. Today has been a blast. I wanted to sleep in, but I was woken up at about 8 to the sound of my husband in the kitchen. He was putting together our crock pot dinner. He has been such a help around the house lately. It is such a nice change. He has made dinner 4 times this week which has been a huge stress relief for me, with starting a new semester and having a crazy-beyond-belief work schedule. I can tell he is really trying to do his part and help me out and that makes me really happy. He also did all the dishes today! Anyway, so michael and I went to the craft store today to get some stuff for the FHE we are putting on. We ended up with a whole cartful of crafts that he wants to do with me! I love my husband- not only does he like to shop with me, he wants to do crafts with me! We are having our friends over tonight and having the crock pot fajitas that michael is making and some strawberry shortcake. I love how fallish it has felt these past few days. It has a certain calm to it that I can't explain. I wish I could live in this moment forever! This weekend has been great and I don't want the good, relaxing times to end. School gives me a head ache. I think we should have labor day every week!!!!

Too Cool for School...

Well, Another school year has started and I find myself thinking "Are you crazy?" I sometimes feel like a masochist putting myself through all this stress. I am constantly going going going. I know there are a lot of people out there going through this as well, but i do not handle stress well. I have been in school for three years and it feels like forever! 2 more years until i graduate and then I can teach. I am going to be poor for a while, which means, I won't be having kids for many years. That is a sad thought to me. After I graduate, Michael will be going back to school so hopefully we won't be poor for our entire lives! My Dad says that this is going to be the happiest I will ever be-when I am poor. I hope that's not true because I am stressed to the max right now.....I hope life after college will get better!!! Right now I'm just gonna hang in there- get through school, tolerate work and when I graduate, look back on all of this and laugh....Well, I'll try to anyway.

Family= Life!

I'm Thankful For...

A Father who is wise beyond his years, who teaches me new things and gives advice, and always supports me.

A Mother who would do anything for my happiness, who lends a helping hand to anyone in need, who is able to calm a troubled heart, who stays positive no matter what.

A Sister whose compassion brightens my day, who teaches me to love, who is my best friend, who is so strong.

A Brother who can make anyone laugh, who is not afraid to be himself, who is talented and smart.

A Husband who makes me happy when nothing else can, whose smile and hugs brighten my day, who loves me no matter what, who I can share my world with.

A Dear Friend who has been through so much, who still remains faithful, who gives with all his heart, who is kind and brave.


A mother in law whose cheer makes me smile, who is so smart and hardworking and encouraging.

A Father in law who is smart and strong and supportive

A Brother in law who can make you laugh and is a best friend to my husband.

A Sister in law who is as sweet as can be, talented and beautiful; a joy to know.


My Savior who knows just what I need, who is there no matter what, who comforts those that stand in need to comfort, who gives me strength to endure to the end.

I wrote this a while ago and it doesn't even begin to show how amazing my family and friends are. I was blessed with the greatest family in the world. We are so close and would do anything for each other. Without my family my life would not be worth living. They are everything to me. They are my greatest support system. This is why my first post is about my family. They are the foundation for everything good in my life.

I was blessed with the best parents a kid could have asked for. Growing up my mom was not only my mother she was my best friend. My dad is the smartest man i know and i can go to him for anything i need. My brother and sister are truly amazing. I wish that I would have realized this when I was a child and had treated them better but I am glad that we are close now.

As you can see, I absolutely love my family. I am eternally grateful for all they have done.