Watching these amazing kids grow into strong, independent people who will make a mark on the world in the best way possible. Doing my best everyday to teach them what’s right and good, how to make good choices and to never leave anyone or anything worse off than when you first encountered it. Being a Mom is hard, but seeing that hard work pay off in the actions of my children… is the greatest reward possible.

When my little crew of Myself & two kids joined my husband and his three, it was just us—no exes, just a hope that our kids would connect. We started small: a park, some ice cream, just a simple evening. By the end, they were begging for a sleepover and asking when they could see each other again. It was the beginning of something beautiful. Nine years later, we’re one big, chaotic, blended family—and no one says “step.”

My dream is to be an artist, I’ve painted since I was 10. My husband says I can build a craft room in our home as soon as we can afford it. Painting is my stress relief, my therapy & it allows me to be a better mom, PTO president, food pantry helper, running a non profit & being on the school board. It’s the one thing I do for myself. I would also take my kids on a trip because we haven’t gone in years & do much needed home repairs. It would be life changing.