My FAMILY

MY MOM IS OUR ROCK. She is one of the strongest women I know and I am so blessed to have her in my life. She reminds me that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

My dad taught me to always embrace new things. He encouraged me to taste new foods, engage in new experiences, and fostered my love for everything water related. He passed away in January 2019 and we all miss him very much. But he was a strong supporter of my decision to adopt and couldn’t wait to meet his newest grandchild.

GOLFING WITH MATT

WITH MY SISTER MELINDA

READING TO MATTY JR.

ME, PAPA & MATTY IN THE OCEAN

MATT HELPING ME MASH POTATOES

MY BROTHER, MATTHEW, IS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS.

He and I talk at least once a week to catch up on things and just to say I love you. He married Melinda and together have become amazing parents to my nephew, Matthew Jr. They blessed me with being an auntie 8 years ago. Matty Jr. and I are very close and when we get to see each other, our time is spent playing with dinosaurs, Legos, reading books and watching movies. The relationship I have with him has greatly advanced my desire to be a mother to my own child.