You've been the best example to me

The people that have made the biggest impact in my life are of course my parents. It sounds cliche and almost everyone says it. But it is so true. I might have not had the best childhood in the world, but my parents still did the best they could and how they lived and what they taught me helped me become the person I am today.

My dad with his three kids. My dad hasn't always been there for me like I thought he should. We've always had our fights and differences, but he is still my dad and is awesome. I don't see him or talk to him as much as I wish we would.  When I was going through my rebel stage, he knocked some sense into my head and helped me learn what I was doing wrong. My dad is so much fun to hang out with. He always has funny things to say. He is the best dad ever and I love him so much.

My mom has been so great to me. She is my mom, but she is also my friend. I can talk to her about anything and everything. She is always there for me even when we are both grumpy butts. When I complain about things she does, Jake just says, "you do that too." She is the best mom I could ever ask for.

I've only have had Brett for a stepdad a little over five years. But he is amazing. I didn't like him at first, cuz I didn't want him to try and replace my dad, and I regret that. He is so amazing. He would do anything for me, Andrew, and Abby. He has taught me so many great life lessons and helped me with so many things I don't know what I would do without him.