My family means a lot to me. I don't know what I would without them. God truly has blessed me with a wonderful loving family. Everyone in my family is unique and has a special talent.(If they only knew! LOL) Below is a tribute to my family. Hope you enjoy!

My Mom & step dad Van -- My Mom and Van are two special people. God has truly blessed them this past year. My Mom, (Joyce), enjoys working on crafts and also crocheting or however you spell it making blankets and stuff (not quilts) its something else. My step dad (Van) enjoys fishing, watching movies, traveling, and he loves bothering me -- LOL!

My Grandmother and Grandfather -- Charles and Betty Smouse -- My grandfather also enjoys fishing (when he is able), reading the Bible, going to church, visiting local relatives, and of course spending time with the grandchildren. My grandmother enjoys cooking, traveling, church, visiting local family members, polka dancing, and spoiling her grandchildren. :o)

My Uncle Roy and Aunt Carol -- Both my aunt and uncle enjoy doing crafts. They have their own craft store where they sell their home made items. Sometimes that even includes their home made hard tache candy -- which is really good! They have 3 dogs, and two cats. The dogs are -- Pepper, Maggie, and Timber, and the cats are -- Daisy and Abby. My Uncle works in a steel mill Allegheny Ludlum, and my aunt is unable to work, but she enjoys working in the shop.

My Uncle Dan and Aunt Char -- Both of my aunt and uncle enjoy going to their camp alot on the weekends, located in Mercer County. That's something the whole family can do. My uncle Dan loves trains, and he also collects trains. My Aunt char is beautician and works at Fantastic Sams. Together they have two daughters; Holly who is 19, and Danielle who is 10. You will hear more about them later.

My Uncle Chuckie -- Chuckie enjoys working on vehicles. He is really good when it comes to fixing them when they are broken down. Really good with his hands, definitely a gift from God. I know I wouldn't have the patience to do that kind of work. My uncle is single; he was married but went through a rough divorce -- however, he does have a girlfriend now whose name is Karyn. She's very nice, and well I don't know what to expect, so I will just have to wait and see. :)

Now that I've told you about the wonderful aunts uncles, grandparents, and parents, it's time for my cousins. I don't want them to feel left out. :)

Holly -- Holly is 19 years old, and just graduated from highschool last year('02), and is now a licensed beautician (just like her mother). Holly is engaged to her boyfriend Tim but they don't plan on getting married any time soon. Holly also works at Fantastic Sams but not at the same one her mother works.

Tori -- Tori is 15 years old, and in 9th grade. (boy they sure do grow up fast!) Tori enjoys spending time with her friends, going to movies, ummm skating... typical teenager. :)

CJ -- CJ is 14 years old, and in 8th grade. CJ enjoys riding dirt bikes and getting into trouble LOL) he also enjoys movies and spending time with his friends.

Katie -- Katie is 10 years old and in 4th grade. Katie enjoys being with her friends, watching TV, listening to music and playing video games.

Danielle -- Danielle is 10 and in 3rd or 4th grade -- I forget. Danielle loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian someday. Danielle also enjoys going to camp with her parents, and spending time with her friends.

Oh yes and I can't forget "Mittens" my cat. Mittens is 8 years old. She's black and white and very adorable. I love her to death. Mittens enjoys being outside when its nice and just having fun. :)