Me as a kid

 I loved my Childhood. I was spoiled . . not spoiled rotten ( i don't think ) but spoiled in a good way. I lived on a farm. I have 2 younger brothers, Jason and Jordan. I believe we got along better than most siblings, sure we had our moments but still had a good  time together. We had the greatest parents, Doug and Bobbi. They were strict but fair, always put us kids' interests first, and we always had fun. One thing that was special was most of my childhood i lived within about a 30 mile radius of all my cousins and grandparents. So we grew up being very close with our cousins. Family was a big part of my life and can't be more grateful that it was.

Some quick facts:

•  My birth name  : Jackie Kay Rasmus
• I took dance from ages 3-5th grade
• Lived on the family farm across the road from my grandparents
• I took piano lessons for maybe 2 yrs and quit since my mom was getting sick of me not practicing EVER !! ( until Christmas rolled around )
• I played basketball from 3rd grade til my senior yr. I got some awards and set a few records in high school and played in an All star game my senior year.
• I played volleyball from 6th til my senior yr. We were one game away from going to state my senior year.
• I also did track, softball, golf, choir, tried playing the percussion for 3 yrs, and even was in a couple plays.
• Was always a mother hen. I loved being the one carrying around the babies and taking care of the toddlers. 
• I am told, as a young child, i loved being the center of attention, always had a song to sing , and always had a performance ready to show. 
• I was a 4-her. I entered in baking and all the girls stuff but also showed sheep and pigs. 
• We had animals all through out my life.. 4 horned sheep, horses/ponies, sheep, donkeys, pigs, long haired calf, many puppies, i even had a duck when i was little and named it peeper :-) 
• I did style shows  AND LOVED IT! 
• It took me quite a few times to pass my drivers written test ... LOL  oops :-) 
• I won Miss Congeniality at the Cherokee County Queen Pageant 
• Graduated in 2000

Well i hope i didn't bore you too much, but those are just a few things I can remember and/or choose to tell.

I had a wonderful childhood and great parents.. I just hope i can give and do the same for my kids !

The Rasmus Cousins with Grandpa Pudge and Grandma Jane 

The BOY Schmillen Cousins with Grandpa Ronnie and Grandma Darlene

The GIRL Schmillen Cousins