Family

At the end of the day, when all is said and done, you only have family. Friends can come and go, but family, youre stuck with family. Good thing I LOVE MY FAMILY! I honestly was blessed with the most incredible people surrounding me. I thank the Lord every day for giving me such amazing examples. Last night me and my siblings played twister and could not stop laughing. I just could not get over how much fun I have with them. Yes, I have always known I have fun with them, but you know those moments (apparently I have been having a lot of momments) where you just are in awe of how great you have it? I guess you could say I had that last night. I am so grateful for my family.

My Dad (Glenn) is such a rock. He has been through so many life experiences and has learned so much. Its incredible to me to have seen the change in him over the years. It is also incredible to be working with him, learning business ethics and the legistics of things. He has taught me so much about love, and what it feels like to be cherished.

Then theres my Mom... what can I say about my mom that wouldnt bring me to tears? She is my best friend, and definately one of the funniest people in the world. Not only that, but I never have questioned whether she knew the Lord or not. A special friend told me that a huge reason he came back to the church was because he trusted that his mom would never lie to him, he trusted her and knew that she knew the Lord lives. I feel the same about my mom. I know she knows.

My brother Carson, another Best Friend of mine. He can get me laughing to tears, but yet he will wipe my tears away in times of trial. With the age difference I never thought we would ever be as close as we are. He is so gifted in confidence, and assurance. I think he was born knowing who he was.

Max. Max defines humor. (and maybe you are catching on that my family is funny?) He is also one of the sweetest people in the world. I have never seen a 13 year old boy love children more than he does. He will be an incredible father, and his faith is astounding. I dont ever remember being that intuitive and thoughtful at his age. He knows his Heavenly Father.

Ian, he is so gifted in music; a love we both share. He is sensitive and loving, and when I am having a bad day he is the first to ask me about it. I honestly dont believe he could ever hurt a fly. He is quirky and wonderful and he always tries his absolute best.

Avery. Avery is so detailed in everything he does. He is very careful with his words, and with his homework, and with his drawings. And his laugh is my favorite, infact I cant help smiling just thinking about it. He is such a good friend to everyone he comes in contact with.

Camden. The only other girl in the family, and we girls have to stick together. She is so driven, and passionate. It honestly makes me jealous in some respects because I know she will accomplish everything she wants to in life. That kind of drive, when put to good use, can make miracles happen. I really do hope she knows how beautiful and smart she is, and her innocense... it is sad to think that could leave some day. We joke about her spiritual radar, but I really do hope she carries that throughout her life, constantly making her aware of what is right and what is wrong.

Caelum. He is everyones favorite, and he knows it. I just look at him and get so grateful that he is a part of our family. He completes our big clan. His smile is so contagious and just looking at those blue eyes would make anyone melt. He looves to learn, and is soo smart. It makes me sad that I wont be able to see him grow up like I have the others.. He has taught me so much about loving the life we are blessed with.

So you see.. I love my family. Take away any one of them and things just would not be complete. Each of them add beautiful things to our home, creating the kind of unity only families really know. My family is everything to me. So thank you Family. Thank you for keeping me on my toes, and teaching me that each day is a new day for new and wonderful things!