Daughter of Cathy and Wayne




















Aren't they cute!!!!  This picture was taken December 2001 by yours truly.  My parents mean the world to me.  I would not be the person I am today without their love and guidance.  They mean the world to me and I love them with all of my heart!  They have always been a great source of comfort and support as I have gone through hard times in my life.  They have always supported my choice to become a teacher and have encouraged me when I have felt uncertain of my ability.  I feel so blessed to have such loving, caring, supportive parents. 
 

Older sister of Mark

What a stud, right??? I know, I know :)  He gets it from me.  Mark is a freshman at PSU and is majoring in Architectural Engineering.  Mark and I used to fight a lot when we were younger, as all siblings do, but we've become closer as we've gotten older and I definitely consider him one of my best friends.  It's really hard being away from him while we're both at school, but thankfully IM allows us to talk almost every day.
 

This is a picture of my dad's family:

This picture was taken at a family reunion.  The cake is for my grandparents, who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.  Seated from left to right:  my grandma, Virginia; my grandpap, Fred.  Standing from left to right: my aunt, Marlene; my dad, Wayne.
 

This is a picture of my grandma on my mom's side.
 
My grandma and I have always been very close.  Being away from her while I'm at school has been hard, but we've kept in close touch through letters and phone calls.  I've always admired my grandma's outlook and attitude towards life.  I hope I can be as caring and joyful as she has been throughout her life.  She's a wonderful role model and I love her with all of my heart!!!