being stuck at home with nothing to do really makes a person think.
the question i have been asking myself is this,
"who are the people who really matter?"
this question is one i can answer after some thought, and a little
inspiration from my sister.


Dear loved ones,
here's to you.

My Parents; i couldn't find better ones even if i tried. i have definetly been born to goodly parents who have helped to guide me in the right direction. they've never forced me into doing anything i have not wanted to do, and they have always been my number one fans. they accept me for who i am and are proud of my accomplishments. every person that walks into my home knows the good people that they are, and want to be around them. they take in the needy and help them with their full heart. and even after 21 years of marriage, i don't think i have ever met two people so in love. i want to be like them someday.



My Sisters; i love you two. courtney you are my biggest example and my best friend i will ever have. i am blessed to have an amazing big sister. without her, i would have fallen and gotten lost a long time ago. she has done more for me than i can ever repay. hannah you are the most beautiful, talented, and courageous girl i know. you have set such a strong example for me to follow. you deal with more troubles than any little girl should, but you always seem to come out on top. you can achieve your dreams if you'll only remember to believe in yourself. and remember that i love you.



My Brother; if there is one boy on this planet that i love more than anyone else, it's Bowen. this little guy is my number on fan, and my sunshine. he sees a person in me that i sometimes forget exists. if i am having a bad day, i know he is always there to tell me im beautiful and awesome, even when i know im not. my handsome man, my support, i love you.

i have the best family ever.

Brooklyn; there are many different definitions of "best friend" out there, and many are so sketchy. but brooklyn, i will be eternally grateful for the friendship you have given me. i would not have survived this school year without you by my side. i know we have had our up's and down's, but nothing will tear us apart. it will take more than a heavy rain to silence us, and that's the truth.



Braden; one of the sweetest kids i will ever meet. you're the one who wastes his evening and comes to my house with a sprite in hand, just because im sick. you've never once failed to be there for me when i needed somebody the most. even when there were people telling you things about me that weren't true, that never stopped you from being there. you have no idea how much that means. thank you braden, you'll always be my best friend.

what would i do without them?

My Boys; Derek, Dezmon, and Ryan. some of you i've known forever, while others i have just recently met. but every single one of you has impacted my life, and i will always be grateful for that. your friendship has gotten me through some hard times, and been there with me through the good. thank you will never be enough.



My Girls; Natalia, Aly, and Fray. these are three of the most beautiful girls i have ever known. i love every single one of them with all my heart unconditionally. they are strong, smart, and just about everything else you would ever want to be. their influence will last forever. i will never be able to forget any one of them.

sincerly and with all my love,
-xoxoxo