Morgan Kate

These are my brothers. Owens (on the right) and Kyle (on the left).

They are my heart. They make me happy. They put a smile on my face. I love having two brothers. Seriously. Growing up, I never even gave a second thought about having a sister. We played together well. We shared our toys and for the most part we got along. And, I have also on separate occasions gotten both of them to play dress up. So, who needs a sister? Owens and Kyle both also happen to love Travis and Morgan Kate to pieces, which also melts my heart.

Yes, we bicker. Yes, we argue. Yes, we disagree. We've been ugly to each other and even said and done hurtful things to one another. And yes, on occasion I have been known to be somewhat bossy. But hey, I am the oldest.

I like to call my brothers "mine". They are my baby brothers. They are my playmates. They are my confidants. They are my "spare tire changers". They are my bug killers. But, in just the last year I have learned that they aren't always going to be mine. I guess I've always known that, but it's become true in just the past year. I'm going to have to share them. One has just recently gotten married and the other just popped the question five days ago.

Kyle is my baby, baby brother. The youngest. We are further apart in age, so he's always been like my "real baby". I like to watch after him, protect him and take care of him. This past year his life has changed dramatically. He's married to Tabitha, the beautiful brunette above, and they have a new baby boy, Hunter. He went from bachelor to hubby/daddy in a very short time. No, it didn't all happen exactly the way some people think things should happen or expect things to happen. But it happened. Yes, there were some hard parts and ugly words and hurt feelings, but we all came through on the other side stronger than before. I love to watch how he interacts with Tabitha and how he takes care of her. And I especially love to watch him with his new baby boy.

Owens is my baby brother. The middle child. Owens and I are much closer in age. He's like my best friend. I like to talk with him, listen to him and get his advice. And while he might be younger, he's taller and just a little bit bigger so he takes care of me. He dates Trenholm, the smashing redhead. They have been dating for about five years now. Last Saturday he popped the big question and she said "Yes"! I am over-the-top excited for them and I cannot wait until their BIG day. It's going to be absolutely amazing! Trenholm is such a sweetheart and is a perfect addition to our family. We are so lucky!

I'll admit it. I have shed a few tears recently. It makes me a little sad to see my brothers grow up. But most of my tears have been tears of happiness. I'm truly happy for them. I want them to have their own little families just like I do. I want them to experience the love and happiness that comes from that. At the end of the day, all I have ever wanted for my brothers was happiness. I wanted them to be happy and to be truly loved. And right now, they are both just that.

And I don't mind sharing them with these two ladies. I guess. Ha, just kidding!