FAMILY

I adore my grandchildren....everyone of them. But there is nothing in the world than can take the place of my children. Each of them mean so much to me. I love my memories of each of them, and the joy I had from raising them. Aaron, was my smallest baby, and yet now is a big man with whom I have great memories and a wonderful bond. No matter how long I go without seeing him, we have feelings that don't need to be spoken. We both love poetry, and fine books. And he has a wonderful wife and sons and I feel safe with him.

Brandon is my "baby boy" who surely isn't a baby. He is still so handsome and strong. He really enjoys his son's games and knows how to push my buttons, but he tries not to anymore. He was the boy with the sunshine smile. He still can get on his kid's level, and really have fun and he always makes us feel welcome. He adores and admires his dad.

Natalie is amazing. Everything she does, she does well. When she walks into a room, it is like a etherial light has turned on in the room. She is smart, funny, nurturing and the greatest mama to her girls. She doesn't see herself as talented, and yet she has so many attributes. I hope her daughters are just like her.

Bethany is my boss. She takes care of everyone, especially Neil. She makes sure he is taken care of at work, and she watches all of our backs.

She is strong minded and it is fun to see her "turned on" to Twilight. She hadn't been to a movie in 7 years, but has seen that one 10 times and read the books over and over. She is ever changing.

Brittany makes me laugh even when I am in a bad mood. She is always so upbeat. Even when times are hard, she bounces back. She is such a great mom, taking her kids to the library and dancing and the store. It isn't easy to take 4 under 4, but she does it with a smile. She is a "great" dancer, well at least she is a great seamstress and she can make anything.

She is a beautiful mother, wife and daughter. And she makes me feel loved.

Megan is my caboose. She is a beauty that doesn't know it. She has surprised us all by really doing great in school. She is feisty and yet kind, spunky and yet loving, and has a mind of her own. She is my "conservative" and we loves our books and movies. Her children adore her, and she is a good mama. She is not the little girl that used to hide in the closet. She is strong and determined.

So you see, I am blessed. I don't have to agree with all my children say and do, but I do love them "forever, for always, no matter what!"