Well, I have six siblings all together. And if I was to write to all of them, this would be a forever and a day blog post. So what I'm going to do, I'm going to write my two older half brothers at the same time, my little sister (who is my world), and then my three younger half siblings at the same time. I know, none of them will probably read this, but I wanna do it anyways.
Shane and Dale,
I know we aren't the closest, but I respect the both of you. Shane, I love you and your family. You have the most beautiful and sweetest wife, and two great kids. Michael and Katie are the cutest things! I still remember the day that you called Daddy and told him that he was going to be a grandfather with Michael. Remember like it was yesterday! Hard to believe it has been [almost] 7 years since he's been here! Seems like October 2003 was just yesterday. I remember the day Katie was born too. Seems again, like it was yesterday and not [almost] 6 years ago. The day after Sandy's birthday, and she was wondering why the doctor wouldn't take her the day before! I miss all of y'all so mucha and wish you lived closer than Colombus! Dale, I miss you so much! Hard to believe you are all the way across the country now. I ask dad frequently how you're doing and he updates me and lets me know. I remember when Connor was born...he's such a beautiful little boy too! Has those famous Strickland blue eyes and blonde hair that I missed out on! I love the two of you so much and wouldn't be half the person I am today if it wasn't for y'all picking on me! I am sad to say, I don't have any pictures of the three of us, or even one or the other. What a bad sister! LOL.
Sandy,
I would be so lost without you! I love you more than words can say and I am so proud to be your big sister. I know that we haven't always been close, and I know that I have screwed up plenty of times in my life. But you've been there for me when I've needed someone to talk to. You are such a beautiful person and you are making your way in to this world. I am beyond proud of what you've done so far! One day, you are going to make an amazing teacher and work with the deaf and hearing impaired. They will all love you! You have that kind of personality. I don't think anyone can help but love you! You and Justin are the cutest couple and I can't wait to see where y'all go in life. You will definitely make a beautiful bride one day! I love you more than words can express!
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| Sandy and I, Christmas 2007. |
Tanner, Parker, and LeahJean,
I don't have much to say to y'all because y'all won't even read this. Y'all are my world. I would be lost without the three of you. Y'all are the best thing that has ever happened to me and probably the whole Loudermilk family. I have loved watching y'all grow and learn. Tanner, I remember the day Mom and Keith walked through the airport because they bought you home from China. I know you don't remember it because you were only 10 months old, but I cried. It was pure happiness to finally get to see you and hold you besides pictures. I remember when you crawled and walked. When you finally talked. When you went off to Pre-K, and then Kindergarten, now 1st grade. I am so proud of you and I love you! Parker, I remember going over to China as a family to bring you home. It was the best experience of my life! Going over to another country for 2.5 weeks and seeing how they live. 18 days. It was a very long 18 days. But it was totally worth it. You're my little man! I am so proud with how far you've came. You were two years old and couldn't talk. Now, you're talking up a storm. You get so excited that you start to stutter at times, and it's too cute! I love watching you learn and grow! I love you! LeahJean, where do I start? You're beautiful! I have learned so much sign language with you being over here and so glad that you are a part of our lives. You have also came so far. I remember when you first came over here and barely knew anything, and now, know so much! You're wonderful and I love you!! I love all of y'all so much!
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| Parker, Sandy, LeahJean, I, and Tanner, October 2009. |
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