So here are the posts I would have posted on FB if I had been doing this.
November 1 - Being adopted by mother Maria Del Carmen Michaud Jimenez de Lopez and Leopoldo Lopez. These two great people chose me to be their daughter. I didn't know this until right before my 27th birthday or so after my stepdad passed away. It was a schock to find out and learn that even cousins younger than me knew this secret and while it was a hard time of my life I recognize the blessing to have been chosen to be their daughter.
November 2 - My brother and his wife. Their oldest daughter gets to be in the picture but really this is about them and this is the only picture I could find of just them. I was about 6 when I met K&E. K had a longer and darker beard and looked more like a guy from ZZTop so I was a little scared of him. I don't remember my first impression of E. However, I do know that she has always been very attentive of me as her guest in her home. This past year after a medical procedure I was able to stay at their home for about 5 weeks and boy was I spoiled. My friends have described their home as peaceful, full of love and a place where you feel welcomed. 
November 3 - My one and only nephew S. I can only say this kid never ceases to amaze me. oh and he is not a kid, he is a fine young man. When he was born it was during a time that my step dad and I were not getting along at all. I disliked life and just didn't see anything good happening in my future. However, when he was born I think my dad's heart was softened and we go along better and I know it was because of the birth of S that things changed at home. S is a super smart and already thinking about college and the expense it would be for his parents and why it was so important he earned good grades so he could get a scholarship to a school in CA so he could come home and have his mom do his laundry on the weekends. Funny thing is he did get good grades, he did get a scholarship but he went across the country so his mom only had to do his laundry during the holidays. At my 30th birthday party S promised me that although he would not let me live with his family when I was old he would make sure I had a fancy apartment with a nurse to take care of me. I think he will live up to that promise if needed. I can't wait to spend time with him when he is back in CA for the summer. I am grateful for the privilige to be called his aunt and have him in my life. I know this is a goofy picture but I still love him and well he should know better than to let me take a picture like this one.
November 4 - My oldest and pretty niece L. Recent college graduate who has great fashion sense, amazing dancer and super caring. L is very independent and loves to spend time with her friends and meeting people. However, when family needs her she is there. I have enjoyed the time I have had in seeing her grow into the beautiful woman that she is. She is very determined too. I am grateful that I am her aunt even if she thinks I can't dance. I can't wait to see what great things she is going to accomplish. I think the memory that is most recent that touches my heart is the following. Shortly after my mom passed I went to PD for Mother's day. I took L shopping and she asked me if I missed my mom and not sure what else. I do remember that I told her how I sometimes wore Channel #5 because that was my mom's favorite and it made me feel closer to her and not miss her as much. When we gathered to open the mother's day gifts for the grandmas and her mom she brought me a card and a box. I was deeply touched with the card but when I opened and saw a bottle of Channel #5 the tears just started coming. This sweet girl somehow managed to have her mom take her to the mall again and buy this for me. L is kind and giving and very loving so don't let that Ms Independent party girl side of her fool you.I am grateful for her kindness, thoughtfulness and love that L brings to my life.
November 5- My youngest and cute niece N. She will be a high school graduate in 2013 and heading off to college. If you ask her who my favorite niece/nephew is she will tell you she is the favorite. Truth is, I was able to do more things with this sweet girl when she was growing up as I was older and had better financial resources; which is why she thinks she is my favorite. When N was born it was a few days after the one year anniversary of my mother's passing. She brought great joy to me that year as I did not celebrate Christmas that week. N has this incredible way of just bringing peace and calmness to me. She once sent me a card thanking me for her Disney pass and writing that I warmed her heart - she was under 9 - what she doesn't realize is that she warms my hear every day. I have great memories of her and I spending weekends at Disneyland, taking her to midnight showings of Twilight in OC, and Disneyland. I am grateful for the peace and calmness and amazing hugs that N brings to my life. 
I'm glad you blogged about your nieces. You mention them A LOT, like a proud aunt would do, so it's nice to understand what makes them so special to you. Nephews & nieces are such beautiful blessings!
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