I really love when these old treasures pop up on facebook or emails.  This is our family.  I am on the far right and next to me is my baby sister LoriAnne, who is really only a year younger, so not so young any more.  Then on the left is my older sister Lee Anne, Who is older, but smaller topping the scales at 4feet 8 inches.  Above her is Kathy, She is the eldest.  Kathy is the only one who lives near enough for me to visit.  Which I really need to do more often.  In the middle of all of us is my beautiful mommy.  She is so lovely.  I guess it might be said that we have some good looking genes.

we the sixties.  Mom is so hip.  Apparently we are getting ready to make dinner.  I see a pot in the forground.  We add my brother James(Chip)  What a great smile.

Mom was always great about trying to dress us all the same.  We had boing boing curls and were ready for what ever was coming,  That is an amazing fiet considering she was a single parent.  She did a great job.

Now we add Darius.  Henry, the shadow in the middle was our step father.  He was an interesting man.  MP, Cop, Security.  He loved fishing and playing chess.  Darius was his only child.  and the baby of the family.

Here is one of the only times we saw my fathers parents.  I have been told forever that I look like my grandmother.  I can see it a bit.  I also wondered how Jason got so big,  I think he got it from grandpa.  and Austin got his name. 

This is my beloved brother.  I love him.  and I love his family.  He is a great guy.  Pensive at times.  He is always watching.  Quiet, and highly gifted in carpentry.  I wish we lived closer so we could spend time together, I hear he has a great sense of humor.  My brother is a man of God.  I can see it in his eyes, and in his life.  I am so proud to be his big sister.  God has done amazing things in and through this man. 

This is my moms parents.  Frank, and Pearl.  They actually were not married at this time, so this  is a rare picture.  My mother looks like my grandmother, and my Oldest sister looks like them both.  I am glad I have this picture to share with my children and grandchildren.

 

Family is so important.  I have been blessed with a big family.  Lots of history.  I am also blessed with a new family.  A family that will spend eternity with me.  Jesus died for us so that we could be adopted into his family.  This is the biggest blessing of all. 

I really love it when the whole family gets together to hang out, and eat, and play together. 

All the beautiful faces, and the silly little firsts , like Beckets first Mcdonalds hamburger.

Abby always taking pictures, and making sure she is in front of the camera.  She is such a ham. 

Mandy all grown and married.  She is doing so well, adjusting to a new husband, and home.  She makes me proud, working at being a Godly young wife, and taking on a new job.  I am glad she is surrounded by wonderful friends, and a family that loves her very much.

Shane is in the zone.  He loves a good meal.  I enjoy watching him.  He is so funny.  What a blessing God has given us.  Our house is filled with laughter, and a kid with a heart of gold.

Jason waited a long time to get a Niece or Nephew.  He loves Beckett, and Beckett loves Jason. 

Victoria is a great mother. Along with her desire to please God, and be a Godly wife.  She also took on Beckett.  He is now walking, and moving around pretty fast.  Tori is chasing him, and waiting for son number two, who will arrive in May.  I can't wait to meet him.

Noah, what can I say, there is not much of him, but he is a live wire.  I love when he comes to play with me. 

Eating together as a family is so much fun.  I don't think we get through a meal without someone blowing milk out their noses.  Always a good time.

This is Hammy.  Te Patriarch of the family.  He is so serious most of the time.  But when he relaxes he can let what little hair he has, down.  I love that mug for sure.