Ride on Titi!

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That little A.J. too quick for me!

I don't think Abby realizez how HEAVY she is now,

or that she's choking her Titi!

I'm getting too old for this... but it's still fun!

When I leave the kids my cheeks are actually sore,

and I realized it's because I'm smiling the entire

time we are together.

(okay with the exclusion of resting in the rocking chair!)

So I can blame my "laugh lines"

(those lovely creatures around my eyes & smile ; )

on the babies in my life!

Sleepy Girls...

Okay, I admit it...the kids exhaust me!

That's what rocking chairs are for, right?

A.J.'s Eye....

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What a trip!? A.J. actually has one eye that is one quarter blue & three quarters brown, I guess my brother's gene's are fighting to be seen!

My Brother & His Family

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This is Adam & his family- minus Abel. A.J. (Adam Jr) on his lap, Cassie holding Abagail, Lexie next to his wife Amber. My Mom calls his family the "A-Team" Get it? All A's.....

Me & my babies! I LOVE being an Auntie

(the kids call me "Titi"- combo of Tia & Missy) It's so much fun, I can sit back and enjoy the kids without the sense of responsibility hanging over me. I've always been responsible for kids, my own, teaching etc. I really like the whole Auntie gig. Spoil & go-Spoil & go....

Me & my baby brother, Adam February 2009. He's old, just like me only I think he has more wrinkles than me! Just kidding, we're both pretty worn out! It's so cool to watch him play & discipline & stress out & enjoy being a parent. When my kids were little, I worried, like all Mommies, and he used to say"Chill Out Missy!" Now I get a kick out of watching him run around trying to make these little independant toddlers listen to him, "Chill Out Adam!"

Cousin's The Next Generation....

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This, in my opinion, is absolutely hilarious! I guess you'd have to been there to get the whole scope of the vibe happening here.... So Jon is ticked off, hot, tired and done with the day by the time this photo was taken. But being the "Mama", I forced him to take this memorable shot ; ) We're missing Cassie & Abel, my brother's oldest son, they escaped, but otherwise it was comical trying to get all these little monkeys together!

Front row right: A.J. (Adam's son) Justin (Sonia's son) Carter (David's son) Sabrina (Sonia's) holding baby Kylie on her lap (David's daughter) Back row right: Sebastian (Susie's don) Lexie (mine) Samantha (Susies) Abagail (Adam's) and Jon (mine) with my puppy Roscoe.

Carter (David's Son), enjoying his chocolate fountain treat, is hanging out with his big Cousin Sabrina (Sonia's daughter). What a trip, it's like looking back in time at David & Sonia together!

It's so humbling as a Mother, to see pictures like this of my son, my first born towering over his Auntie Sonia! I once made the mistake of believing that my children "belonged to me" & that time was also in my possession. I've sinced learned the two, my children and time, are great treasures and gifts to enjoy and cherish....

My Cousins, Sonia & David are siblings, Sonia is the big sister. We missed having their little sister Dianna, but she was with us in thought & spirit.

Cousins- The First Generation....

Me & my cousin Sonia. Our Mom's are sister's, her Mom is the baby of the family ; ) When we were growing up together, I always thought of her as my lil' sister. There was never a division of thought as "cousin". Now I admire her as a woman of power and intent, she's a force to be reckoned with! I'm so proud of Sonia...

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Here is Holly, Carter's Mommy & my cousin David's beautiful wife. She's such a great Mom, Wife, Teacher and Spirit. It's an Honor to be a part of her circle.

Here is a marriage consisting of two great loves: Carter's Kisses and Chocolate! We had a chocolate fountain at Jon's Graduation Party, which was quite a hit, and Carter blessed me with a big Chocolate kiss!

This is my baby brother, Adam with David & Holly's little Kylie. I never knew Adam could be so entertaining!

Lexie is to the right, black long shirt/ red hat/ yellow & red overlay.

World Thinking Day, February 22, 2009.

Lincoln Girls Scouts made history and celebrated World Thinking Day for the first time in their new service unit’s existence with a European flair.
Girl Scouts, from Kindergarten through High School, gathered together at the Veterans Foreign War Hall and increased their cultural awareness and found similarities with their sister scouts.