My Family

Hi. To introduce our family we start with me and Keith. We met in April 1991, his sister was my best friend and we were set up on a blind date. Of course I did see a picture of him before our date, he didn't get the same opportunity. It was love a first site, our future started there and we ended up getting married in August of the same year. We just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary in August this year. We started a family in October 1992 when our oldest (Lewis) was born. Things weren't easy and we had some downfalls, but we have survived all that was put against us and came out on top. Lewis is now 16 and ready to get his liscence, what am I going to do? In February of 1996, Alexander came along, and he was ready to come out and spend his time making me wonder if I would ever be ready for another. It didn't stop and in September of 1998, Brandon came along and finalized our family. I had three boys and was ready to quit, I don't think I could ever had another boy. I am glad I stopped then, 3 boys can keep you on your feet, My daddy would have been happy with all the boys, he passed away about 3 months after my second, Alexander was born. We lived in my home town of Belmont and moved to Shelby about 7 years ago. We just recently bought us a new home and plan to spend the rest of our lives in Shelby. At first, I was not too sure of moving so far away, but with the years passing it got easier and I can't imagine living any where else. We now live out so far in the country, and things got more peaceful. I love my new home and the boys are happier, and so is Keith. We also have 3 dogs and 2 puppies to add to our family. Some people think we are crazy for having so many animals, but we don't look at it that way, we simply say that they are a part of our family, and they can be a joy also. It seems like it was just yesterday when we had our first and now he is 16 and getting his drivers liscence. I guess this is where my grey hair start to come in and show. Lord be with us. My youngest just turned 10, and Alexander just will be 13 in February. They do grow up fast. We just recently aquired a Motorcycle and my oldest is wanting to get his motorcycle liscence. We are getting ready to celebrate our first Christmas in our new home. I am excited, its going to be a great Christmas. We have twice as much space and have plenty of room for a big Christmas tree. I would really love it if it snowed for Christmas, but that is a long shot. Any way my name is Donna and we complete the Smith's of Shelby.