A New Addition

My Family FINALLY has the newest addition :) My sister gave birth to Joshua Noah Kirkland on October 27, 2008. He is sooo adorable. I can't believe that my big sister is now a mommy...and I'm an Aunt. But already I can see how great of a mother Courtney will be. Noah was blessed to be born into a great family. He has a wonderful mother and a wonderful father. He also has some wonderful aunts and grandparents lookin out for him.

Truly Blessed

This is my Beautiful, Wonderful Sister and Brother-in-Law. They are two of the best things to ever happen to me. My sister has always been my other half. Whenever I was hurt, upset, or just wanted someone to argue with, she was always there rushing in to help me :) We have always fought, but I honestly have no idea where I would be right now if she hadn't been there for me. She has been my rock for as long as I can remember. I Love You Courtney!!

My Brother-in-Law is also just as great :) Yes, we have had our fights too, but he definitely keeps me in check. He makes sure I know what is what and has really been there when I needed him to be. Not only me but he has definitely made my sister happier than I've ever seen her be. He has always been quick to lend a hand to my family when needed. He has been a blessing to my family and I'm glad I can call him my Brother :) Love ya Josh!!

Oh yeah....before I get off of them I can't forget Baby Noah!! :) He's only 4 weeks away from being a part of our family. He is going to be a blessed and very spoiled little boy :) He will have 2 of the greatest parents anybody could have....and a darn good Aunt too if I must say :) And we can't forget the crazy Grandparents!

My Mom means the world to me. Me and her have rarely gotten along or ever seen eye-to-eye but I now realize how much that really meant. Everything she ever did...that I of course resented her for doing....really was only for my best interest. I honestly wish I could go back in time and listen to her for once. I think it would've saved me a bunch of tears...and definitely would've saved time I spent caught up in Drama. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful mother!

And I can't forget my Daddy. I have always been partial to him...I mean being the baby always added for a little more attention than everybody else :) He has always been the 'Man' in my life. He always listens, gives advice, and let me get out whatever is on my mind and bothering me. I don't know what I would've done if Daddy hadn't been there to help see me through everything!

My Family, even though CrAzY, is the absolute BEST family a girl could ask for. Somebody is always there to help me out whenever I need someone. I couldn't have asked God for a better family than the one I received. I am TRULY BLESSED!!!!

The Best Times in Life

I used to think that the best times in my life were spent with my friends. Away from the house with no rules and nobody to tell me what to do....I mean what could've been better? Boy was I completely wrong :)

Over the past 3 months I have realized that everything I thought I knew was nothing but a lie. My 'friends' who were supposed to be practically family and who were always gonna be there for me were the first to leave me out in the cold. Whether it was really stupid mistakes, drugs, or stupid cat fights....something always seemed to tear us apart. It became a constant struggle to try and keep a friendship going. EVERYDAY was another new problem that killed the friendship more and more.

I've been staying in Florida with my sister,brother,and soon to be nephew :) Through this experience I've been able to realize who my True Friends really are...and yes they really are few and far between. I am trying my best to make sure that I keep my friendships that are real together and as Drama-Free as possible :)

I've had more fun this past week sitting in an apartment with my sister and brother than I have had in the past 2 years with friends at home. I've finally come to the conclusion that The Best Times in Life aren't spent partying, acting stupid, and doing whatever you can just to 'break the rules'. The Best Times in Life are spent in the presence of those that you truly love and care about!!! {Even if all you do is sit at the house and watch TV all day :)}

Forget the Past...

This is a bunch of Random Thoughts that have been crossing my mind lately.
"Don't Worry About The People And Things In Your Past....There's A Reason They Didn't Make It To Your Future!!"

This Statement has never been more true than now!! I have been lucky enough to have some of the best people come into my Life!! I have been through some tough times lately and thanks to my Family and my True Friends I have Overcome It All!!

I have realized that my past doesn't matter. It has only made me a Stronger person today. As I grow closer to God, I'm working on making the relationships that matter even stonger. I have been blessed enough to now be Completely surrounded by strong people that will only help lift me up...not tear me down!

So to Everyone out there...Forget About Your Past!!!! That's exactly why they call it the Past!! There is nothing we can do to get it back....we simply have to pick up and move on. Love the people that matter most and forget the people that don't. That's why they aren't there anymore!!!