This week, we get to brag (or complain, depending on your relationship) about our siblings! I am the next to youngest of four kids! I have an older half-sister, an older half-brother, and a younger sister.
(This picture was taken this summer at Kim's.)
Kim, my oldest sister, is almost 11 years older than myself and was born June 10, 1973. She and her family live in North Carolina. Kim helped raise Ashley and myself. She loves her family and puts them first. She is a mother to three kids, Jenna, Kirkland and Miranda. Kim also works at a Christian School. She doesn't hesitate to tell you like it is, whether you want to hear it or not. She's a little on the bossy side when it comes to Ashley and I, and still seems to think of us as kids. She is extremely fun to be around, but I very seldom get to see her. Kim is very sentimental and emotional (In the best of ways!). I don't always agree with her, but I do respect her. She has been through a lot and is always taking care of her family!
(Kim, James, and I at Kim's house this summer.)
James, my older brother, is almost 8 years older than myself and was born February 25, 1976. He and his family live in Virginia. He is a wonderful father to three kids, Arianna, Christian and Kassidy. He has made Detective on the police force where he is at. He's loud and isn't afraid to say whatever he wants to say! But, that is what makes him funny for the most part. He's never really been protective over Ashley and I. No offense intended to anyone, but when my husband first met my brother, Jud said that James was the blackest white man that he had ever met! I'm sure if you grew up in the area of Virginia that we did, you'll understand that statement! He doesn't like tears and gets uncomfortable when any of females in the family cry. (Oh, wait! That's all guys!)
(This picture was taken at Gator Country on Mother's Day.)
Ashley, my younger sister, is almost 4 years younger than myself and was born January 21, 1988. She and her beautiful baby boy, Carter, live with our parents in Texas. Where do I start when it comes to Ashley? She is by far the most outspoken and wildest out of the four of us. She doesn't worry about hurting anyone's feelings with what she says. But, she is very emotional and her feelings get hurt easily if you same something wrong. And, when that happens, she gets mad. But, Ashley has overcome A LOT. At 11 1/2, Ashley was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. But, she has been determined to live her life as normal as possible. Even knowing that a pregnancy would wear on her and would not be good for her, she went through with it when the doctor's were telling that she shouldn't. She stood by her decision and ended up with a beautiful healthy baby boy! Though I don't always agree with her decisions, she stood up for her son and I respect her for that. She is stubborn and sometimes slightly selfish. But, when it comes to family, she'll back them no matter the cost. She isn't very good about choosing friends or guys, but she'll stand by them for as long as possible. Ashley has grown up a lot since having her son. Sometimes, she shows it and other times, as her sister, I wonder how much more growing up she's going to need to do. She's smart and funny. Ashley is never afraid to get up in front of a crowd or make a full of herself! She is outgoing and friendly.
I'm not extremely close with my siblings, but we always have each others back!! I love my brother and sisters and am so thankful to have them in my life!
I hope you'll join us on this journey! Write up your post, then link up below!!
Next week, we'll be sharing our favorite Thanksgiving Recipe!! Hope you'll join us!
(This picture was taken this summer at Kim's.)
(Kim, James, and I at Kim's house this summer.)
(This picture was taken at Gator Country on Mother's Day.)
I've never met your older siblings so it was nice to get to read a little about them.
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