Just A Little Something

Family. Family, in my eyes, is the most important thing in my life. I would do absolutely anything for them. I have a beautiful mother - with blonde hair, blue-green eyes and a beautiful smile. She has been there for me, protected me through all the troubles in life. When she couldn't protect me, she stood by me through all the pain. I can truly call her my best friend. My father is a dark haired man, with tan skin. He's shy and laid back - would rather listen than talk. If you talk to him about cars, farming, animals, motorcycles, outdoors, and/or hunting - then he will never quit talking. My brother, Ryan, is about ten years older than me. We share the same smile and kindness. He's protective of me, especially since I'm his little sister. Rikie, my sister, has been my idol since early on in life. I adored everything she did. I enjoyed drawing, art, photography, music... Just because she did. We never had a close relationship until my college years. Once I moved to the cities, we became closer. I thank God everyday for that. Then there is Alex. He is 9 years old and consisently has his Ds in his hands. To call him a "techy" is an understatement. He has a raw sense of humor and full of sarcasm. He can make you smile yet cringe at his quick wits. My family as a whole is a large family. I have many aunts, uncles and cousins. Each of us are close and come together for holidays, birthdays and events. As our family grows, second cousins and in laws are joining in too. I have always been proud that nobody in our family drinks to get 'drunk'. I would consider us 'social drinkers' and 'nonsmokers'. That is another thing that I thank God for everyday. I have learned my healthy, mature habits because of them. I cringe at how the younger generation (such as my generation) cannot handle alcohol or drugs. They have become immature with the way they handle substances and think only of jenmoment - not of the future. My family is who made me who I am today and they have stood next to me proud through my darkest moments. Anyone who meets them are lucky. Anyone who joins our family is blessed. If you were to open your hearts for a minute to them, they will give their hearts forever to you. My family is my life and nothing will ever change that.