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erin

I'm Erin Jo. I'm thinking, writing, dreaming, mothering, loving, living, praising, BLESSED to be Fiona to my Shrek and Mommy to my four amazing kiddos.

dave

dave

Shrek is "like an onion with many layers" but has a heart of gold. He's my husband and my friend, and we just get better all the time.

lily

lily

Lily is my first baby and only girl. She's smart, funny, tall and kind. Keeping up with this girl is a challenge and a joy. She's terrific!

max

max

Max is one part ogre, two parts lover and all boy! Our little man has a temper but gives the best hugs of anyone I know!

colby

colby

Colby is as ornery as he looks. He flirts shamelessly, even with strangers. He's all mouth and curls and the loudest by far.

luke

luke

Luke is the baby of the family, but holds his own. He's happy and adorable. And he's a terrible sleeper. =)

about me

Erin Roberts || These Are My Reasons

Where to begin? Maybe it’s by saying I’ve always been a writer. Since childhood, I’ve gravitated to the written word. It’s a beautiful thing: the stroke of pen on paper, the thought process, the solitude.

I’m still a writer. But I’m also a mother, a wife, a sister and a friend.

I’ve been through a lot in my life. There are things I wish wouldn’t have happened, but they have played an integral role in who I am today. I am a very calm and centered person, and there isn’t anything I can’t handle.

I grew up on  a truck farm (peppers and tomatoes). It was a hard job but it gave me tremendous respect for my family and a kick-ass work ethic. I made minimum wage “plus a dime” ($4.35). All subsequent jobs have been incredibly easy and lucrative.

I always knew I wanted to be and would be a mother. I love motherhood and wouldn’t trade it for the world. On that note, family is the most important thing in my life. I have given up places, jobs, opportunities and trips for my family, and I don’t regret a single decision. Life Lesson #1: It’s not the places, it’s the people.

I firmly believe in God. I thank Him daily for good health, wonderful family, my home, my children and for giving me a sister, and I pray that He “helps us all to love one another better.”

Besides writing, motherhood, family, my husband and my children, what do I love? Well, I love coffee, pasta, cheese, mushrooms, tomato products, A&W root beer (especially with beef jerky) and cheap wine. My favorite place in the world is Lake Tweet, a part of the old family farm. I’ve spent countless weekends there. Now that I live in “town” and have children, it’s more important to me than ever.

I think that’s it… for now. If you’ve got a question for me, let me know. And thanks for reading!

Life is good, and I am BLESSED!