March 15, 2023

Here's The Story

 Of an average lady...

(In case you are new!)

 

This is me, a 53-year-old wife and mother blessed with a wonderful, ordinary childhood. I grew up in a white house with black shutters, along with four sisters and the best parents a child could imagine. Right before I left for college, I met the new guy in town.

Four years and many long-distance phone calls later, a month after I graduated college, we were married. It was June 29, 1991. Also known as the hottest day in recent history. We moved into the cutest apartment and began our life together. Steve joined his family car business, and I began teaching 2nd grade in the little school district nearby. Five years later, I retired from one dream job to begin another. As Mommy. Madison Marie was born on November 26, 1996.

Madison is beautiful inside and out. She owns her very own bridal store and is absolutely amazing at helping each bride find the perfect dress for her special day!

Madison met her wonderful husband, Nicolas, several years ago through their YouTube channels! He is Danish, and after living in Denmark for a couple years, they currently have a lovely house not too far from us. Yay!

Peyton Rose is our second beautiful daughter. She is 22 years old and the best baker around! Peyton is also an amazing nanny who blesses many families here with her love and care.

Peyton met her awesome husband Christopher in church one weekend, and the rest is happy history. They live in a beautiful house outside of town. Also pretty close from here! Yay!

Rhett Stephen is our son who brought a touch of blue into our house of pink! He is 20 years old and the spitting image of my father. Rhett works with Steve at the dealership, and truth be told, he is giving his father a run for the title of Best Car Salesman Ever!

Rhett has the most lovely girlfriend, Kyrstin. She is sweet and kind and perfect for my boy. Rhett lives here with us, and again, Yay!


Seven years after Rhett was born, we were blessed beyond measure with our baby, Flynn Grace. I was 40 years old and was told my baby years were over. But God can do anything, and He answered our prayers for just one more! Flynn is the sweetest child, and she and I have the best time together homeschooling, watching The Walking Dead, and playing with our pups.




Kirby is our precious 14-year-old Lhasapoo. He is obsessed with Steve and tolerates everyone else. He loves American cheese and socks.


Mocha is my 7-year-old Yorkiepoo. She is attached to me at all times, and if not, she is looking for me. She loves blueberries, cheese, and any food anyone has. She is the cutest, cuddliest pup, and I adore her.


This is my beautiful mom, also known as the very best person I will ever know. She is 86 and lives very close to us in a wonderful assisted living home. She is in the middle stages of her Alzheimers journey, and we savor every moment we have! She still knows me, and I am so thankful!






We live on a lake in Pennsylvania and enjoy spending time at the beach when we can.





We also enjoy each other and spending time together. For this, I am so deeply thankful.





Well, there's the story!
I hope you enjoyed getting to know way more than you ever wanted about me and my people!

Have a cozy day!

Billie Jo












































27 comments:

  1. I love this. I have been following your blog for years so this was not new to me...and yet I thoroughly enjoyed "getting to know all of you" all over again. You have such a beautiful family and a blessed life. I cannot thank you enough for sharing it with us and for blessing us with your words, your stories, your pictures and your insights. You are a light in this world.

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  2. I love it! You are such a special lady and have a beautiful family. I just updated my 'about me' page after many years! We are blessed my friend!

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  3. This could possibly be my favorite post you've ever written and makes me miss you all so much!! Can't wait for April! Love you! xx

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  4. Lovely post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful life and people. :-)

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  5. Lovely, Billie Jo! I've learned bits and pieces about your family through the past year, but it is really nice having a recap that puts it all together. God bless you all!

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  6. Your family is gorgeous, every last one!! How blessed you are! Even your dogs are so adorable! I love Flynn's hair. And you...you look in your early thirties, or late twenties!! The last nature photos are stunning! My family was from Pennsylvania! By the Monongahela River.

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  7. I always love learning more about you and your beautiful family! Right down to the precious little doggies!

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  8. Beautiful family - you are blessed!

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  9. Okay, not going to lie, I fully thought this was going to end and now the story continues because I am going to be a Grandma. (Not that I am in any way trying to be nosy or pressure anyone!!!!!!!) I think I like that it was just a sweet story with no surprise ending even better though, because it is your story and I like you!

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  10. I enjoyed this so much! You are blessed!

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  11. Even though I already know the story of your beautiful family, I absolutely adore this post! You are truly blessed, Billie Jo! And I love that picture of you and your sweet mama.

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  12. What a perfect introduction! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family!

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  13. What fun to read your story...such a sweet family, how does that saying go? "All because two people fell in love." Thanks so much for sharing it! Mary

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  14. How blessed you were with you family!

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  15. I loved reading about your family, and seeing the great photos. It's wonderful you get along and truly enjoy being together.

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  16. I loved hearing about your family. They all look and sound like wonderful people. The smiles and love that is evident in each face is a testament to the way you and your husband raised them. I loved hearing about you and your husband and how they all met too. Wishing you a lovely evening.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. What a great post! I loved learning more about you and your beautiful family.
    Great photos of all of you.

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  18. Thank you for sharing! I knew a lot of this from following you over the years! I know how precious your children are to you and how proud you are of each one. What a blessing! Gorgeous family! I love that your Mother still knows you, she is beautiful and I know you are thankful that you get to spend time with her. Enjoy your day dear friend and your beautiful view outside your window! Hugs!

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  19. You have such a beautiful family! Even though I've been reading your blog for a while now, it's always fun to learn more about them and see your beautiful photos.

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  20. You have a beautiful family. Isn't it great when our adult children want to spend time with us.

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  21. You have a beautiful family, Billie Jo. So much to be thankful for. Xx

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  22. What a beautiful story and beautiful family, Billie Jo! And now I have the theme from The Brady Bunch running through my head.

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  23. I just love you and your beautiful close-knit family dear blogland Friend of mine. Love seeing the pics and a bit more of stories of how each of your kiddos met their people. And I love that your dealership folks as that's what Matt does - he's a GM of a dealership in our area. ;) Have a blessed weekend ahead! xo

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  24. Hi Billy Jo....I am new to your blog and I love it already! You have a beautiful family and I love that you are all so close. Your story is similar to mine and I love that your middle name is the same as mine (Kathy Jo) and your first daughter's middle name is the same as my daughter's and granddaughter's middle names (Marie).

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo