Blog Challenge - Day 4&5

Day 4 & 5

My Family

If there's one thing I learned in the past 8 months or so more than ever is that people matter. And even more specifically, family matters. Almost 6 months ago, the most amazing little life entered this world. My sweet, sweet nephew, Caden Arthur St. Charles became the perfect miracle from God. I have never seen a more beautiful child and I never thought I could love someone so much. He has this incredible way of loving me with his smile. I adore his innocence. I know that one day, he will grow up to be this amazing man of God - I truly believe that for my little nephew.

So now this brings me to Caden's wonderful and loving parents. Jenn is my oldest sister. Growing up I was always the baby so at times I felt as though I couldn't relate for the obvious reasons of being 5 years apart in age. But as the years have passed and a lot of life has happened, I have never felt more close to her. I spent most of October and November "living" with her and my brother-in-law. I was able to get to know my brother in law better, spend time with my new nephew, and get to know the "Mommy" side of my sister. Did I tell you she's an amazing Mom! God has really brought my sister and Jared (bro-in-law) a long way and I have never been more proud of them than I am right now. Jenn and Jared are not only parents to a handsome baby boy but they are both Teachers. Jenn is an elementary music teacher and Jared is a high school science teacher. When they're not teaching or taking care of Caden, they are living and breathing basketball. Jared is not only a science teacher but a Varsity basketball coach at his high school. And Jenn is not only a music teacher but an amazing fan of Jared's and makes it to nearly all of his games (with Caden right there with her)!

Also, I have another older sister, Christy. Christy just got married this past March to her best friend, Matt. I've mentioned them briefly in an older post. Christy is the prettiest nurse I've ever seen and wouldn't mind having her take care of me one day. :) Christy used to work for a year on an orthopaeidic floor in a hospital but now currently is an RN at an eye clinic where they do lasic eye surgeries. She's not just a nurse that knows her stuff but she's a nurse that truly cares about people. I still think she should take a medical missions trip - maybe this blog will convince her :) Not only is Christy a nurse, but when she's not a nurse, she's an amazing sister, friend, wife, daughter, and worshipper. She has a beautiful voice and is very involved at her church, as is Matt. Matt and Christy are both on the worship team at their church. Matt plays electric guitar and Christy sings. Matt is our techy guy in the family and that we love. He's so much fun to play wii & rockband with and he always knows how to keep us up to date on technology. He also works for a graphic design company. When Matt & Christy aren't working or practicing for the worship team, you can find them at home with their son Bailey (their cat).

Finally this brings me to my mother, cindy. She's the best mother a girl could ever ask for. Mother of 3 girls, spiritual leader, friend, encourager, provider and so much more. My mother is my current roommate as we live in our cozy little house that has been home to me for my entire 22 years of living. She is part-time staff at our church as the coordinator for the youth group and helps with a lot of the event planning. When she's not working, she's catching up with friends, pouring into other's lives who need encouragement, and skyping my sisters. She's the most selfless person I know. She would go her entire life without buying anything for herself just to know that she could help with the provision of others. She is the epitome of a "super mom" and is constantly giving. She's the best; that's my mom!

That's it for a little or somewhat lengthy snippet of my family!

Thanks for stoppin' by. :)