fam·i·ly (noun): a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not.

My whole life, family has meant more to me than anything else. While college separates these wonderful people from me, my life would never be complete without them.

My parents, Brad & Debra Veurink.

My younger sister, Brooke (don't mind her obnoxious boyfriend).

My youngest sister, Kim.

The youngest of us all, my baby brother, Drew.