Graduation Celebration

Well, folks, I did!  I have completed my MBA!  I doubled up on classes (mostly because I'm impatient) and finished my degree in 13 months.  I am almost at a loss now as to what to do next.  The good thing is that I trust God.  He will show me what is next.  In fact, I'm counting on it!

I had a dinner to celebrate my graduation!  Thank you to all the family and friends that were able to make it.  Those that couldn't make it were greatly missed!




Best Friends/Family a girl could ask for!



Madelyn May & I

BTW, if you haven't been to Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney lately, check it out.  We dined at Paradiso 37 and it was fantastic!

Unending Love

I have not yet been blessed with the joy of motherhood.  In face, technically, I have not been blessed with the joy of nieces/nephews either.  However, I have been blessed with an adopted family that has given me these things.  These kids may not be linked to me biologically, but I can assure you, there is not anything I would not do for them.  I love them unconditionally.  I want only the best for them.  I cannot imagine my life without them.  So, with that said, I thought I would share them with you.  Enjoy :)

The first born, Alexandra.  She is now 5.  She can read 400 words and she learns more every day.  My grandfather passed away a few months back.  When I came home from the funeral, she asked me "Cha Cha (that is what the kids call me), are you okay?  Did you get to say goodbye to your grandpa?"  She is such a sweet spirit.

The next princess is Madelyn.  Her faces and mannerisms keep me laughing daily.  She is now 3.  She is talking up a storm.  She is addicted to lollipops and ice cream.  And seeing as I get the roll of aunt, I never (or hardly ever) say no to those requests.

Preston is the only boy and he is currently 18 months old.  He has what I call a Million $$ Smile.  This kid will melt your heart with his smile and he gives it freely.  I can hardly wait to see what sort of young man he grows in to.

Lastly, little Princess Aubrey was added to the family just over a year ago.  She is so dainty and so precious.  She is the shy one of the bunch, but once she warms up to you, you never want to let her go.  She just turned 1 in July.

Family comes in all sorts of definitions! They may not be blood related, but I could not love them any more if they were.

XOXO - "Cha Cha"

FAMILY -- What is family?

Have you ever heard the phrase: "You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family?" That is SO true!!!

Family--What is family?
Most people might answer by saying a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. I, on the other hand, would not answer that way. Those people might be linked to a person genetically but the title "mom" or "dad" should not automatically be given the title of "family".

I have a very unique family. You see, to me, family is the group of people in your life that show you unconditional love. For some, that might be your mom or dad. For me, that isn't the case.

As I move along through my adult years, I am learning that unconditional love is not easy to come by. I can count the number of people who love me unconditionally on one hand. Yet I know there are peopleout there who feel as if no one loves them unconditionally. So I count myself lucky to even have more than one.

I am coming toterms with my new definition of family. It isn't the ideal situation but it is my life. I love the new family that has formed around me as a result. For that I have to tell my genetic "family" THANK YOU!!!