Chris

In two days from now my little boy will be Fifteen years old. I can't believe it. People often look at my family and say, "Wow! You have a lot of girls!" But, it was Chris who started it all.

15 years ago was a crazy time in my life and when Chris came along it kind of added to the craziness, but in a good way. Being a new mom was so scary. Even though I had grown up the oldest of four, I really had no idea how to care for a baby. My mom helped out a lot at first, but then left me on my own, for the most part, to take care of my sweet baby. My brother, Ben, also helped out a lot during those first few months, which I am grateful for.

When Chris was younger he struggled with health issues such as food allergies and eczema. It was quite a challenge, but he was a trooper most of the time. Chris is one of the sweetest boys I know, even though he now towers over me at 5'10". I am so proud of the things he has accomplished and the young man that he has grown in to be. I don't know what I would do without him in my life.