The Cooks:
Mom and Pop with my niece-Techu, sis-Teresa and Techu's 3 pretty babies, Tessa, Joshua and Jermayah. Love you guys! :)

Dareck and I in the back seat, on way home from church with Mom and Pop. : )

1) my handsome big brothers, Markus and Gary
2) the men in our family: Brad, Pop, Gary, Markus, Lynn, Bradley and Kenny ....hubba hubba :)

My awesome great nephews and niece, who are also my God-children, Jermayah, Joshua, and Tessa. : )

Dareck and I flew home and surprised Mom for her birthday. We got there just in time for Friday Night Cheeseburgers!! oh yeah!!! : )
(Here with Auntie and Mom)

Dareck with Tessa; Ashtyn and Lily (all my great nieces...man I am gettin old!).

July 21, 2008. The birthday girl gettin some birthday sugar. : )

We all came together to celebrate Mom's 65th birthday! You are beautiful Moma. I love you so much and am sooo happy almost everyone was able to be there with you. Happy, Happy Birthday!

1) me and my sis, Teresa and Auntie.
2) My cuz-Betty Jean, Pop, Mom, cuz-Peanuts, Teresa, Auntie
3) More of the gang gathered for Mom's bday party! : )

me and my gorgeous nieces: Jess (Lynn's fiance), April and Kelsea (Gary's daughters).

My beautiful niece, Jody, and mytuper duper titter, Reeney, opt torse!

My crazy brothers Kenny, Gary and nephew, Lynn.

My handsome baby boy. ;)

Me and my big bro, Gary. :)

Me and my beautiful niece, April. :)

me and Markus. We had a party at Darlene's house for Mom's bday. It was great fun!!! Happy Birthday Moma! : )

me and my great niece, Megynn :)

The wonderful craziness I am blessed to call family. My brothers and sister from left to right: Mark, Gary, (me), and Darlene. Mom and Pop join us in the latter ones. We have all had our moments of insanity over the years, but through it all, my heart is filled with love for each of you. No matter how many miles separate us, or how long we go without a visit or conversation, you are my family, the roots of my existence, and I will love you until the day I die. We have a bond that cannot be broken (bent to almost snapping, but never broken) and no matter what, I am always here for you. All my love, Your Lil Sis :)

My beautiful (one of them) niece married her best friend June 7th, 2008. We were not able to be there but share in their happiness and wish them a long life of love, laughter and happiness. We all love you April and Bradley. You are a beautiful couple and we are so happy for you! Congratulations!!!!

We had the Meehans, along with the Youngs over to celebrate the 4th of July. We had a great time. Thanks for a great day guys. We adore you and love having you over. You are welcome anytime! I'll make sure to have plenty of first aid supplies! : )

Jen's take on the action.....hee hee hee!

ah oh....no good can come from this.........