My family

Over the next couple of weeks I am going to be in Brighton, Ontario, Canada. That is where I grew up and where the rest of my family lives. I love my family, they are all unique individuals that when put together equal a lot of fun.

Michael Davis Boyd

He is the funniest of us all and if you want to read more about him you can check out one of my previous blog entries. He is awesome and has taken care of all of us in some way over our life span. He is the head of our household and not one of us would disrespect him on purpose. That is all I will say about him, like I said, if you would like to read more then check out my previous blog.

Irene Phyllis Boyd

If there was one word to describe my mom it is fire-cracker (I know that is two words but I joined it with a hyphen). She is full of energy and does not stop moving. She is very funny and not on purpose, she just comes off with these goofy things and does not realize how funny she actually is. My mom had a rough start in life when she lost her mom at the age of 5 but she has pulled through like a trooper and does nothing but give 100% of the time. Truly an amazing woman with a heart of gold.

Terrence Robert Boyd

This guy is definitely the alpha male of the siblings, he takes on the role of being the lead and makes sure that everyone is taken care of. When Terry, Mike, and I were walking home from school one day, mike and I called a girl "fatso"-rude, I know. She chased us and was totally going to attack when she caught us. Terry grabbed her and flipped her over his back and broke her collar bone. We had a bunch of bullies follow us everyday after school until Terry turned around and wacked them with his lunchbox on the head. Terry is an amazing big brother and would go to bat for me anyday! When Terry laughs immediately tears roll down his face and he has a hard time telling the rest of the story. Terry's family includes, Heather, his hot little woman with Cameron, Hannah, Caitlyn and Clover as their children.

Michael Phillip Boyd

Michael is the quiet yet very methodical one. When dad was going through his radiation treatments, this guy took off everyday to take him to the kingston cancer center, which is about an hour drive. Micheal acts pretty tough on the outside but underneath it all is caring and giving. He is also an awesome big brother. I love how Mike's girls tease him, they give him a run for his money and he totally loves it. Mike's wife is Bonnie and they have two beautiful girls, Britany, and Kaitlyn

MEEEEEEEE -enough said, I have my three children, Cierra, Abbey and Aaron.

Deboragh Sheila Jane Boyd

I remember the day that mom and dad brought Debbie home from the hospital, I also remember the day that she was admitted to the hospital with her second round of chicken pox. I remember the day she politely said "you stepped on my toe you F'ing kid" (I did not spell that out to spare you the details) or the time that her young boyfriend leaned over to kiss her and put his hand in dog poop instead. There are not too many memories that I have of my childhood that do not have Debbie in them too. Debbie loves to laugh and she has a very infectious laugh. That is how I know I am home, when I hear her giggle. Debbie is not only my sister but she is my best friend. I love to spend time with her and to this day I still take great pleasure in teasing her. Deb's family includes Daryl-one of my favorite guys in the world! with children, Bridger, Porter, Jazzlyn, and Keely.

Christine Elizabeth Wilamenha Boyd (lisser)

Lisser is amazing, she had a rough start when she was born she was premature and weighed 1 lb 8 oz. The doctors told my mom that she was not going to make it through the night, her tough little spirit pulled her through and she is the most amazing person I have ever met in my life. Christine does have some residual developmental problems from being premature but she has graduated from college and works as a volunteer teachers' assistant for Brighton public school. All of her life skills came much later than that of the milestones but if you have the opportunity to meet her she will instantly touch your heart in ways that words cannot describe. She is very quiet until you get her talking and then you might just as well sit down because you will be there for a while. When Christine starts laughing she cannot stop. The thing that makes her laugh the most is when people fall, I am pretty sure it is a nervous thing, but don't attempt to watch the titanic with her because when the people start hitting the water, you won't get the normal response. Christine is not married and does not have any children, she may never, but that girl is going straight to heaven.

John Mathew Tyler Boyd

John was adopted into the Boyd family and came home with my mom and dad when he was one day old. He has big blue eyes just like the rest of us so he fits in very well. Unfortunately, the year my mom and dad adopted Johnny was the year that I was married and lived in the states so I did not get to watch him grow up into the young man that he is today. I remember my wedding day and how my poor mom had to leave a number of times because of this fussy young man. He was allergic to all of the formulas known to man and it took my parents a lot of sleepless nights to figure it out. This I do know about my brother, he is a good kid. He tries super hard at everything that he does. Finding your way in a world full of adults can be tough but he pulled through it like a champ. Johnny is not married, he is 16 but has a girlfriend by the name of Sami.

That is the Boyd family, we have our issues just like every other family out there but when we get together the games are endless and the laughter-unstoppable. I love my family every single one of them and I cannot wait to see them all this week!