"This is a story all about how..."

The purpose of this blog is to share my stories with you all and to truly know someone's story you must know the cast and crew that make it possible. So here I start. At this point I'm not sure if this will be a two part post or I will try to cram it all in at one... we shall see. So here we go...

My Grandparents: Dorothy & Bill, aka Mamaw & Papaw: If you don't know I was raised by my g.parents and my mom. Long story short, my mom was really young when she had us kiddos and unfortunately the man that was chosen to be my father turned out to be not much of a man at all. I am certain that my brother and sister would agree when I say that we have no clue where we would be if it weren't for my grandparents unconditional love and support to step in to help not only raise the 2 kids that they were blessed with, but to continue to help my mom raise the 3 that she was blessed with. These two people are my life.

My Seestoooorrrr: Michelle, aka "Chelle": My best friend. She is 3 years older than me. This girl will be my matron of honor at my wedding, probably in the room when I have my children too. (Talk about thinkin ahead!) My sister played a huge part in me becoming the young woman that I have. She has been my rock through many things. I know that at the drop of a hat I can call her and she will be there for me. We talk multiple times a day, every single day and I wouldn't have it any other way. She is such an inspiration and I absolutely love this girl. 

My Mother, Shelia, aka "MOMMMMMMMMMMMA": My mom and I have a sister relationship. We love each other and we fight with each other. My momma had 3 kids by the age of 21. I am 27 and cannot imagine having babies right now much less one when I was 16, 19, or 21. With the circumstances, my mom did what she knew best to do, and that was to bring in help, which is where my grandparents come in. I grew up with my mom, which is why I say we have a "sister" relationship. I saw my mom live her 20's and her 30's. She has faced many obstacles and has come out to be a stronger woman through each of them. and that is my moooooommmmmmmmmmmmma :)

My Brother, Mark, aka Sonny(pictured with daughter Laci): This boy is one of the funniest/ridiculous people I know. He is 2 years younger than me and when the three of us are together it never fails that we get yelled at for laughing to loud. I have seen him at his best and at his worst. I can tell you that I am sooo proud of the man that he is becoming. I picked this picture of him because i didn't have one on my computer of the two of us and I wanted ya'll to see what he would say is probably the best thing he has ever done and that is be a dad. He also has a beautiful happy healthy baby boy named Kaeson who I will picture later.

My Uncle Billy/ older brother figure: Being raised by my grandparents my relationship with my uncle was different than most. My Uncle Billy has taken on the roll of the my older brother. He has been a great example to me of hard work pays off. He has a successful career and a beautiful family. Even in his jerkish ways (love you uncle b.) he has taught me that it takes hard work to get to were you wanna go and if you stick with it you can go far. He has encouraged me, been so supportive, and asks me those tough questions that most don't but all need to hear... if that makes sense. In this picture is his wife and babies. 

The Loves of My Life: in age order, CJ, Shelby, Laci, Ethan, Elijah, Olivia, Kaeson (Brittney :) I stole this photo from you!)  My nephews and nieces! I am the most homesick here in Nashville because my heart is with each one of these babies! Man they are growing sooo fast and they are all so beautiful and smart and man they have the BEST personalities. Each so very different from the other! I would jump at the chance to move home and be able to have sleepovers each night of the week taking turns and loving the crap out of them, but God has other plan for me. I will settle for the phone convos and the quick trips home on the weekend.

 So I will stop there with my immediate family. The people who have made me me. the people that no matter what stupid decisions I make in life will be there to catch me when I fall. They are my roots that keep me grounded. These are the people that mean more to me than anything in this life.

I think I have decided to write when I can to get through the background stuff and then maybe go to 2 days a week! Props to Trina who go the song title last time, ( thought Trina, love you :), but I'm not gonna lie when I say I think that you may have googled it!) Jay-Z was the answer!! I've been running alot and I need music to keep me going! I recommend him! Well I think Starbuck's is tired of me... Until next time friends!