Living in a Big Family

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I have a lot of brothers and sisters.

I live in a family of nine. I have 2 sisters and 4 brothers. (3 girls, 4 boys). My oldest brother is 15. My other brothers are 7 and 10 and my baby brother is 1 years old. I am 12 years old. My sisters are 5 and 3. It's a lot of fun with so many brothers and sisters. I would be lonely if I was an only child. A lot of times when we are somewhere in public people look at us. Some are kind and say "All yours? God bless you," and many just give us a rude look. My 5 year old sister, and my two middle brothers often have little "chicken fights." But God has surely blessed us. Has He blessed you with a good, strong, kind, family?

I love my family SO much!

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I love my family!

Thank you God for blessing me with such an awesome family!

My four brothers

(From Left)

Kellen is first, Braeden is holding Declan, and Ellis is on the end. This picture was taken a few years ago!

I love my brothers!

Kellen, my 7 year old brotherEven though my brothers are sometimes very annoying, and make me angry, I love them very much! Ellis (maytheforcebewithyou13) is 15, Braeden (brmadagan) is 10, Kellen (Kellenmadagan7 is almost 8, and Declan is 1 years old, and does not have Squidoo! Brothers are awesome to have, and teach you to be strong, and tough. I often laugh with Braeden and Kellen, and I consider Declan my living, breathing, cuddly teddy bear! Brothers defiantly have pros and cons. Ellis and I often have little quarrels, and I hate fighting very much! My brothers and the rest of my family are Christians, so we help each other out when we're sad. I enjoy that feature of my family very much. My brothers (when they want to be) are really supportive, and cheer me on in life. But when we fight, it can get pretty loud.

Oh well. I love my brothers very much!

In picture: Kellen

Do you have any brothers?

How many?

  • VeseliDan May 11, 2012 @ 1:54 am | delete
    No, I don't have any brothers.
  • happynutritionist May 9, 2012 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    I have 2 brothers, one 4 years younger than me and one 12 years younger than me.
  • Pastiche May 4, 2012 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    3 brothers and 2 sisters all younger than me. But I only have 2 daughters.
  • gottaloveit Mar 31, 2012 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    Got 2 of em
  • iijuan12 Mar 25, 2012 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    Yes, I have 3 brothers.
  • puppyprints Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Yep - I like that you appreciate your brothers!
  • athomemomblog Mar 20, 2012 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    No brothers for me! But I have three sons to make up for it. :)
  • priscillaB Mar 13, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Just one brother but I have two sisters.
  • flicker Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Three brothers.
  • TamaraKajari Feb 28, 2012 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    I have two brothers and one sister, all are younger than me and only now I can say we can really get along :)
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I love my Sisters!

Eilley, my 3 year old sisterMy sisters are lots of fun to play with. I have two sisters, and I love them very much! Maebrey is a spunky 5 year old, who knows what she's doing, and 3 year old Eilley is sweet and caring. They both care a lot of each other, including caring for me. Maebrey is sometimes a little stubborn, proving she's my sister (I am a bit stubborn too, I admit it)! Eilley is so sweet, and will help in any way she can. I love both of them so much. When they're sick, I want to be right there for them. Same with my brothers! We all share one room, and it is sometimes a little cramped, especially when you want some private time. But I love sharing a room. My sisters love it when I tell them bedtime stories, and pray with them.

My sisters are so sweet, and I love them very much!

In picture: Eilley

Sisters!

(I'm in the middle)

From left, Eilley, me, Maebrey! This picture was taken a few years ago!

Do you have any sisters?

How many?

  • VeseliDan May 11, 2012 @ 1:54 am | delete
    Yes, I have an older sister and I love her very much!
  • Millionairemomma May 9, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    I have one sister? Awesome lens! Great job!
  • happynutritionist May 9, 2012 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    AND I have one sister who was born between my two brothers
  • DogWatchColumbus May 1, 2012 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    I have 2 sisters...my very best friends. Darling picture of you and your sisters...
  • gottaloveit Mar 31, 2012 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    I had one sister but she died when she was 36. You're very lucky to have sisters and even luckier to realize it at such a young age.
  • iijuan12 Mar 25, 2012 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Yes, I have 4 sisters.
  • puppyprints Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete
    no sisters.....you gals look very happy!
  • athomemomblog Mar 20, 2012 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    I have three younger sisters, one is 2 years younger, then 5 years younger and the last one is 12 years younger.
  • priscillaB Mar 13, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Two, I am the oldest.
  • flicker Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    One sister
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I adore my Parents!

My mom and dad My mom and dad are really awesome. I mean raising four boys, and 3 girls? Seven kids in all? Yep. They rock. Sometimes I treat my mom and dad poorly, and I really regret it! They are wonderful, and amazing parents. Their best features are that they are Christians! Two wonderful people who love children, and serve the Lord.

You can visit my mom right here on Squidoo! Blessedmombygrace

My dad, sadly does not have Squidoo, because he doesn't have enough free time. But I do think he'd be awesome, because he is a writer!

I love my parents SO much!

My loving, caring, wonderful parents!

Mom and Dad!

“I love my family so, so, so, much! I am so blessed.”

Yes, we are a home school family!

But we are not this cooky! Not even close!

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Do you have a big family?

Meaning, brothers, sisters, parents. Pets not included!

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melissiaoliver says:

I'm an only child, but my dad is the eldest of nine children, so they had 11 in their house! Seems crazy when I go past my dad's childhood home as it's so small. I never really felt lonely as I had so many cousins to play with, but I've now got 4 boys of my own and I'm glad they've got each other.

sebilucy99 says:

I wish, it's only my older brother, parents and I! My dad was the 9th of 10 children and he loved having a big family; and I love having a big extended family too!

SheilaMilne says:

No, not ours, only four of us.

georgiamb says:

Nope

Terrie_Schultz says:

No, I have one much older half-sister who was not raised with me, so I grew up as an only child. I always longed for a big family with lots of brothers and sisters. You are very lucky!

Yes, 6-10 members

Pastiche says:

We were 8 ... 6 kids plus Mum and Dad.

iijuan12 says:

Yes, and I love them all! I have 7 siblings. (I'm the 7th of 8 children.) My husband is the oldest of 7 children. We currently have 5 children.

athomemomblog says:

I have 3 sisters (4 of us in total), plus my parents. Of course, now I'm grown, so I am working on building my own family! So far we have three boys.

Ilona1 says:

yes

bakergirl9 says:

kinda

 
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Love for a Family

It keeps you united with the Lord, and each other. God has blessed us with the families, and the people He wanted us to be with us.
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My family all together

My siblings and me on Christmas morning! I love my family so much, like you've heard 1,000 times already, but it's true! They rock! Like I said, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters, 2 wonderful parents, and 7 kids in all. No, we don't have pets. Yes, we have TV. No, we aren't weird. A large family is lots of fun to have. We don't have a big house, so we are cramped a lot of the time, but hey! We have a roof over our heads, and food to eat. We only have 3 bedrooms, meaning: a boy room, a girl room, and the parents room. I enjoy sharing a room actually. I hope someday we can add another room or two. That would be nice. Well, there's lots and lots more to say, so I'll sum it all up for you...

I LOVE MY FAMILY!

In picture from left: Me holding Declan, Maebrey, Eilley, Kellen, Ellis, and Braeden.

My siblings and me :)

I love my Family!

Tell me about your family!

Feel free to share a funny story, or one that you just plain love!

  • Blessedmombygrace Apr 17, 2012 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Like the new updated pictures!
  • gottaloveit Mar 31, 2012 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Nice to see such love.
  • iijuan12 Mar 25, 2012 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Very sweet lens! Thank you for sharing it with us.
  • puppyprints Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Great job - it looks like you have an awesome family....always appreciate that.
  • priscillaB Mar 13, 2012 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I am the mom of 5 (4 girls and one boy). My kids always had someone around to play with and they are all almost adults but very close. I loved reading your story.
  • TamaraKajari Feb 28, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    What a nice reading this was. Thank you Anna :)
  • canoz Feb 10, 2012 @ 8:44 am | delete
    I love how extended families evolve through marriages and births of new family members (that we automatically love and accept as our own). I don't think I can fully appreciate the blessing of a large family. It must be one of those things you have to experience for yourself. You are very privileged to be surrounded by such loving parents and siblings. When I got pregnant with my second child I found out I was having twins. My dad asked me, as a joke, if I thought I had enough love for two more? The answer, of course, was YES!
  • LaraineRose Oct 20, 2011 @ 7:02 am | delete
    When we have a reunion we need to rent a huge hall. Most of us play instruments so when we all get together we dance, sing and have a wonderful time. Unfortunately the family is spread all over North America and even as far away as New Zealand and Ireland. All of the family never seems to be able to come all at once but we're going to try again soon.
  • cffutah Sep 30, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    6 of us kids ... close.
  • BarbRad Jun 7, 2011 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    I've enjoyed meeting you and your family through this lens. I look forward to getting to know all of you better. Now I just live with my husband. My brother is four hours away and we only get to see him and his family about once or twice a year at Christmas and maybe Thanksgiving, except for weddings and funerals. I hope the funerals are all over with, and the weddings haven't started yet.
  • lizziehumphreys Mar 15, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    aww this is so cute! :) great job! the first picture is so adorable!! <3 xxx
  • Marijoyce Feb 26, 2011 @ 8:27 am | delete
    Nice lens and great book suggestions for large family. You did a nice job with this.
  • windygig Jan 29, 2011 @ 10:21 am | delete
    H! May I joinyour family as an honorary member. It looks like a blast.
  • doubleside Jan 24, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    ok..
    Hi!
    :)
  • ChrisDay Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    Hi!
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My family has Squidoo too!

You can go visit them!

My Big Brother, Ellis: maytheforcebewithyou13

My Mom: blessedmombygrace

My Little Brother, Braeden: brmadagan

My Little Brother, Kellen: Kellenmadagan7

Do you love your family?

Come on...I'm sure deep down inside you must love them!

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More about me and my family!

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Well of course! They rock!

priscillaB says:

Of course I do...they are my world.

canoz says:

Oh that ajgodinho is such a kidder!! Isn't it great so many people love their families here! Blood is truly thicker than water! I agree with spaceman too though... I don't always 'like' them! lol

Kellenmadagan7 says:

i love this lens

bakergirl9 says:

yes!!!!!!!!!!!

homeschoolgirl1 says:

yes

No, they are so weird!

ajgodinho says:

No way Jose...just kidding of course...I love 'em very much! ;)

 
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  • happynutritionist May 9, 2012 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Yes, I had a great time, AND, I am so happy right now from looking at all the happy smiles and reading about your family that this lens is so very *blessed*
  • Blessedmombygrace Mar 8, 2012 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    I love the updates!
  • flicker Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing the story of your family. I really enjoyed it!
  • LaraineRose Oct 20, 2011 @ 7:10 am | delete
    Nice meeting you and your family. Does your oldest brother like playing jacks? Seems to me I recognize the big guy from gramma's lens. I really enjoyed your lens and am giving you my angel blessing.
  • cffutah Sep 30, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    did like it along with the poll questions. You'll have to check mine out, great educational topic, see if my poll questions do my lens justice!
  • peppypatricia Mar 29, 2011 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    another well done lense
  • ideadesigns Mar 5, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Did we learn to love in this life? I think you are an awesome example of spreading love, keep up the great work here on Squidoo your doing great!
  • everythingsbaby Feb 12, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
    you are an awesome kid, seriously!
    i wish my daughters will be just like you dear..
  • parisfame Jan 28, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    i have a brother and a sister both still annoying love your lens
  • LissaKlar Jan 27, 2011 @ 6:48 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Great job:)
  • ChrisDay Jan 22, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for the trip.
  • raphaelo Jan 22, 2011 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    5 family loving stars for you .. dear, Anna :)
  • bakerwoman Jan 18, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Hi Anna. It was really a pleasure meeting you. I enjoy reading your lenses.
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Jan 12, 2011 @ 7:02 am | delete
    I do, I do! I love that a good part of your family is at Squidoo. I was going to ask if your Homeschooling Mom writes here too and you've answered that question before I could ask. :D
  • kellenmadagan Dec 26, 2010 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    Hi Anna!
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My family <3 

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I really love my family. Two sisters, 4 brothers!

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