I am soon to be 36 years old Christmas Day. I am one of nine children and yes my mother still has her sanity. Born in North Carolina. Lived in Tennessee for 28 years. Arizona 3 years. I am happily married to the love of my life, John. We have been together 14 years and it still feels like yesterday. I am a PROUD mother of three children. Tristan 10, Janelle 6, and Billy 9 months :-))). The Lord has TRULY BLESSED ME!!! I love to cook anything. I learned alot from my husband. What I haven't learned from him I taught myself. I have recipes I grew up on and will share them with my children. As far as traditions my children are still young, we will have quite a few as they get older! Pulled off Christmas Dinner last year for 25 people. And to cook for my wonderful mother-in-law is like being put before the judges on Iron Chef! HA HA!! She is an extraordinary cook. GOURMET ALL DAY LONG! Not really any tragedies, thank God. A few things my children don't care for, but other than that, I have great success in the kitchen!