Family Matters.

Being home this spring break makes me miss my family an unexplainable amount.
I've never really been homesick before but boy oh boy, I feel homesick now and I'm still here.

It's difficult being brought up in two different places. When I'm in Texas, I miss my friends in Maryland, and I miss the city of Baltimore because it feels like home. I instantly get a smile on my face when I drive into Fells Point.

It's weird because since I've been here, I haven't spent much time with my friends.
That's partially because our spring breaks don't line up,
but I'm also just really enjoying being at home with my Madre as much as I can.
I'm not QUITE sure she was prepared to spend this much time with me =D

But when I'm in Maryland, I really miss my family in Texas.

And today, I really miss one person in particular.

See that adorable blonde lady? That's my cousin Jodi. And today, I miss her a lot.

I'm not sure she knows this, but she's someone that I've always looked up to.
 When I think of what I'd like to be like when I'm out of school and settled down, I immediately think of Jodi.

                    
Thats her husband, Luis. I know. He's almost just as cute as she is.

 These are their ridiculously beautiful children.
That's Brianna (the older one) and Bella (the little munchkin on the right).
Have you EVER seen two prettier girls?
I didn't think so.
I tell them all the time that I'd like to order one for myself at around 26 or 27.

They think I'm joking.


Besides being adorable and having an adorable family, Jodi is also one of the strongest women I've ever met. My family is PACKED with strong women.

Jodi had Brianna when she was just 18 years old, which is so hard for me to believe because even when I was little I remember thinking instantly what a good mom she was.

She is a perfect example to me of being able to turn a scary situation into an amazing life.
She's a successful Real Estate Agent by day,
and a Great Mom/Zumba go-er/ Gardener/Chef/Hilarious person by night.
Not to mention a fashion connoisseur, look at how CUTE her clothes are!
I use the word cute a lot, because there is just no other way to describe Jodi.
She is the funniest, goofiest,  most charming person,
and I miss the days of sitting on her patio drinking wine and solving the world's problems.
If I am ever in a situation where I have no idea what to do,
which will probably be more often than I'd like,
I would pretty much do whatever Jodi told me,
because that's how smart I think she is.

In conclusion...

If you ARE with your family, don't take it for granted.
I would love to have my whole world in one place.


'Til next time...


-C