Nieces and Nephews are a gift from GOD.

I have three nieces and one nephew, and I swear they feel like my siblings. They're smart, sweet, respectful, just everything you would want in a niece or nephew. 

My oldest niece, Raven Leigh. 

Raven is now 10 years old and she truly feels like my little sister. Everyone says we look just alike and they will argue with me when I tell her she's my niece, but she is just like me in so many ways. She takes up a huge part of my heart and over the past couple of years we've became so close. I've watched her grow from this little quiet girl, to this young woman, almost tall as I am, and just so beautiful young woman. We are so much alike, it's not even funny. She's very athletic, just like I used to be when I was her age. I've always felt that she is my  sister, and I need to protect her and keep her under my wing. But, let me be honest with you, if anyone even tried to mess with her, there's no telling what I would do! I know one thing they would need to do is pray for themselves, cause they are fixing to get it. I can't wait until they move back to Eclectic, because I feel like (and hope) that she will become my best friend again, go and do everything with me, and just be here so I know I won't miss a single part of her growing up. Raven, Aunt Allie loves you more than I could ever tell you, and I hope you know that no matter where you are, what time it is, or what it's about, you can call me and I'll be there!

My only nephew, William Alexander.

This boy right here will be a heart breaker one day. I'm talking about he will have girls crying for weeks! he's only 8 now, and I think he's had as many girlfriends as I have boyfriends. haha. He is the smartest kid I have EVER seen, honestly. He's done taken a computer apart and put it back together, can do anything with electronics, and probably know more about "school work" than I do. He has been through a rough time to get to where he is now, being born in England (where the medical service is horrible), being born with only one kidney, and has had multiple surgeries. He deserves everything he will accomplish in life, just to have made it through what he has. He used to love nature and would help Daddy and Cj work on the vehicles, in the yard, or anything that has to do with the outdoors. I can not believe he is growing up so fast and I wish I could push pause sometimes and live that moment for awhile, but I can't. I can only cherish the memories and look forward to the ones we still have to make. 

Sara Faith

Where to start. This little girl is the cutest, girly girl yet tomboy I've ever seen. She will truly melt your heart when she REALLY wants something and I say no. She is only 5 now, but thinks she is about 14. They say I was just like that when i was her age, and I cant help but believe it. She loves shooting her gun, getting dirty, and being just the best angel she can be. You'll never have a dull moment when she's around, she'll make sure of it. I could go on and on about this little girl, but I don't think I could even name them all. I can tell she's going to do everything she ever wants in life, because with her attitude, nobody will be able to stop her. She's truly the most amazing little girl ever! I'm so glad she is my niece and I can spoil her all I want, then send her home to mommy and daddy (; Sara, i love you to the moon and back plus some! & no matter what mommy says, i'll get my shotgun and do it to ya. haha right Stephanie?

Youngest niece and miracle baby, June Claire. 

June Bug was born in 2010, very early and had to fight for her life for the first half of her life, but you couldn't tell it now! She is definitely a fire ball of energy. I think she never gets tired! I remember the day your mama walked me back into the NICU place where you were in a clear box and only weighed one pound. I was filled with mixed emotions; happy you were here, heartbroken because you were so sick, and scared for you. Now, going on 3 years later, you would never have thought you were the same little girl that I saw that day in the NICU. You are so smart and just the perfect little girl. I can't wait to watch you grow up and see what you accomplish. I love you SO much June Bug!  

My Life, comtinued.

My last blog was just about telling you about my life and my family, and I said I would be back later to finish it, but I didn't make it back on that day. The previous blog was about my dad and my sisters, so here's the rest of my family (: 

 My Wonderful Mother. 

My mother means the world to me. She is the best mom anyone could have. We have been through thick and thin, and she's stood by me even when it would've been easier to walk away and give up. When I was growing up, she never missed anything up until i graduated. Everyone says that i got my hot headed temper from her, and can go overboard sometimes, but I just say they're crazy (; I say what I think needs to be said at the moment to whoever it is, sometimes I sugar coat it and..well sometimes I don't, and I most definitely got that from her! As I get older we are not around each other as much as we used to, but she will always be in my heart, and I always think back on old memories and laugh so hard, even if I'm by myself. I can't wait to see what the next couple years have in store for us, but one thing I know, is she'll always be beside me to back me up. I love you mama!

   The BEST boyfriend.

Cj and I have been together for a long time now, and I can truly say he is my "prince charming." We've been through so much the past 4 years and sometimes there was the thought in my head that we couldn't make it through it, but we always have and always will. Don't get me wrong, we have our fights just like any normal couple, but I know that no matter what happens, he'll be right there for me. He is truly amazing and I couldn't imagine my life without him now. I love how he is silly, crazy, act like a kid with me, and sometimes I just want to strangle him, but he always makes me laugh. Some people take their relationships for granted, but after what all we've been through and watching my brother in law Mike almost lose the love of his life, my sister, Stephanie; I think god every night when I lay my head next to his, for another day with him. I love him with everything I have, and can't wait to spend many, many more years with him. <3

Sometimes he does smile (:

My Life

Stephanie, Elizabeth, Kayla, Daddy, and I.

My Family means more to me than anything that I could ever imagine! I have a HUGE family, and although we're not as close as we used to be, I know I can always count on them for anything! 

 

I guess the only way to tell y'all a little something about the people that keep me going, is to do it one by one. So, forgive me if it's long but i have a LOT of family members, just in my immediate family. 

Daddy & I, Senior Prom.

My Daddy. There's so many things I can say about him and probably never quit typing. He is my hero, my best friend, my rock, my heart and soul. He has been there for me no matter what's going on, or what my problem is. He's been at everyone of my softball games,  anything that meant something to me, he was there. He let me live my life my way, and learn from my own decisions, and whenever I would fall down, he would pick me up, dust me off, and tell me to try again. He's truly the best father anyone could ask for. 

Stephanie, Elizabeth, Me, and Kayla. 

My sisters mean SO much to me. We've been through so much together and always come out strong. Elizabeth, (the oldest) got married when I was really young and moved to England because her husband was in the air force, but we've always had a strong connection. She's wild, outgoing, and I wouldn't trade her for anything. Stephanie is one of the strongest people I know. We haven't always had the best relationship, but when we needed each other, she's always been there. Having gone through what she's been through in the past year and a half has taught me to never take a moment for granted, and don't worry about the little arguments between us, because in the end, they won't really matter. Kayla is only two years older than me and has always been there. Whenever we were little and I would need anything, she would always make sure I would get it one way or another. She's helped me in more ways during my life than she'll ever know. She's always been the strongest and when I was down or upset, she would say everything was okay, and it was. These 3 girls mean everything to me, and i would die for any one of them. I love y'all so much!

Well, I've got to go my Daddy keeps hollering at me to get up and go get the mail, but i'll be back later to finish the rest of my wonderful family!