The Fam-damily :)

Man oh man. 36. I am the oldest of now 36 grandkids on one side!! My Gramma Mona is so proud of us all, and we're all awesome, so why shouldnt she be?! :) MaRee just had her fourth child, a cute little boy whom they have named Zepherin Lewis Porier. I think that's such a sweet name! Little Zeph :) I absolutely adore each and every child in my family. It wouldnt be the same without any one of them! It was always a zoo at my Grandparents house every Sunday when we would gather for Sunday dinners! Man alive I miss that atmosphere so much! A million people, kids running around causing mayhem, and Grammy and Gramps just chillin in the midst of it all. Okay, Grams doesnt exactly ever chill, she is the one running around trying to make 10x more food so that she has enough in case anyone else decides to drop in for dinner. I miss my Grandpa a lot, I wish I played closer to home more often so that he could come to my games. Whenever he is in the stands I just always have an extra edge to me, because I love doing well for him. I love making him proud. And I love hearing him beak the refs every chance he gets!!  He always asks me, "Did you get any blood on your jersey?" " No Grandpa...." "Well than you didnt play hard enough!!" Haha :) My Grams is the sweetest lady ever. There isnt a time when we bust out guitar hero that she isnt drumming/singing away! Or, when we catch her at night playing the WII by herself!! Haha she is thee worlds coolest grandma. I am so blessed to have her, she will do anything for anyone! And my goal in life is to become HALF the cook that she is. I cannot even describe the joy i experience when i walk into her house and smell something baking. Best thing ever!!!
My aunts and uncles...wow. GONGSHOW. they're like little children themselves half the time!! Which is why i ADORE them all so so much. My aunt Erin and my Aunt Norma are like sisters to me. I seriously dont know what i would do without them!! They're amazing. My uncle David and Chester are phenom, they have taught Keith and I so much, and I can only hope that my sons one day will be as amazing as their uncles.
Anywho, I miss them all so so much. As much as I dont miss Raymond, actually thats a lie, there are lots of small things about Raymond that I miss, but mainly, I miss the mayhem and love of my family. I love going back to visit and seeing all the little tykes that have grown, its crazy how fast they do!! And everytime i do go back its like theres 1 or 2 more babies to hold!! Yay!! :) Hahaha dont tell but I secretly LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE babysitting for my family, simply because I get to hold the babies anytime I want! :) Anyways, yay for family!! I have yet to mention my immediate family, because im saving a special post for them at a later date. Family is the best!!!! I love you all.
Keep smiling!! :)
Later days!!!

Each Moment is a Memory

Memories are things that I hold dear to my heart. I have so many of them, with so many different people. Ranging from high school friends, to friends/loved ones that have recently entered into my life. I cannot tell you a single memory that is my absolute favorite, because I will be kicking myself afterwards when I remember two, three, or four more that are just as amazing to me. I can tell you however, that the summer of 2011 is one that I will never forget. There have been funny memories, sad memories, and amazing memories. All of which have taught me some sort of lesson that has helped me move along in my life. For many reasons, I cannot wait until summer 2012. It will bring just as many adventures, hardships, and moments of strength and weakness for me to endure. And what do I say to that? Bring it on. Throw everything at me, because in the end when I look back and think about those times, ill be able to say with a smile that I knew how to have fun. I knew how learn, love, and most importantly, and what im best at, laugh.
 Live well, Laugh often, Love much.
Peace out homies,
until next time!! :)

Me? A blogger?!

So I did it. What theeeee?! I never thought the day would come when I would join the bloggin world. Ive creeped people's blogs, and I finally decided to join, simply for the fact that I have soooo much to talk about. There have been so many amazing people, and events that have happend in the shortest time span, and I thank the Lord every day for them all. Man oh man, where to start? This summer has been crazy. I have met so many people who are blessings everyday in my life. Ive done stupid things, but who hasnt? And thankfully, I have learned from them. I moved into a new house at the end of April this year, and I cannot tell you, whoever you may be, that is reading this, how much I have benefited from it. Catherine Cantwell, Michelle Chatham, and Jenna Roy. Those girls will never know how much they have impacted my life for the greater good. They helped me through my toughest times that I faced this summer, and I dont think they even know it. I consider those girls to be a few of my greatest and most treasured friends, simply for the fact that they are all beautiful people, inside and out. They would do anything for anyone and have hearts of gold.
Lachelle Wickens. OOOOOOH boy. This girl. We randomly became the best of friends one day because of a simple trait that we both share. The ability to laugh hysterically at almost anything. I have been through so much with this lady. I have so many memories from this summer with her, and ones that I will NEVER, EVER forget. I know we will be friends through the thick and thin, simply because of our similarities, and the people that we have both met that have impacted our lives forever. Oh and ps, we both plan on being Grannies together, and will be the coolest ones ever. Our grandchildren will be the luckiest kids on the planet!! :)
I have struggled lately with the thought of marriage. EVERYBODY is getting married right now i swear. Literally, everytime I turn the corner someone else is gettin hitched. I used to let it get me down, and it still does sometimes, but i know that my day will come. The Lord has timed it perfectly so that we will be ready when we find the one to share life with forever and eternally. I cannot wait until my time comes, but until then, I am living the life. Basketball is insane, school is crazy busy, and Im soaking it all in. I have chosen this lifestyle, so who am I to complain about it? Everyone has bad days, so I am going to try so much harder not to complain as much. I know there are people out there who are struggling 10x more than I am. And i have a fantazing ( fantastic and amazing) support system for me.
Speaking of support systems, my family. Oh man. What I wouldnt do for these people!! My brothers. I dont even know where to begin with them. Keith is 19 and preparing to go on his mission. I am SO proud of him. The stuff he has been through, and his strength, I cannot tell you how much respect I have for this man. I say man, because although he is only 19 years old, he has so much maturity and strength that I consider him to be my older brother. I will miss him tremendously while he is gone, but I know he will come back stronger and better than ever when he is done. I love him soooo much.
Oh man, Wyatt. This little guy cracks me right up!!! He is a brat! Haha and he knows it too. He has me wrapped around his chubby little finger. He has been through so much, and he has overcome so many obstacles! He is 8 years old and is preparing to be baptized in a month. I am honored to have been asked to speak at his baptism. I am probably going to bawl my eyes out, but someone special to me once said, " if you cry and say you love him, everyone will love your talk no matter how much it might suck!" Haha so im golden!! :) This boy has the heart of gold. And i also, love him so much.
Oh man, I have to get to class. This bloggin is going to consume me I feel!! Who would've thunk!?!?
Anyways, whoever you may be, thanks for readin!! Im off to join the real world...a.k.a the crazy madness of Mount Royal University. Wish me luck!! Hope you have a fantastic day :)
Keep smilin!! Its easier than frowning!! :)