I am a blessed mommy to 3 amazing kids.  a 17 year old son, a 11 year old step son and a beautiful little Princess named Maddy, I cannot believe how she had changed our lives in such a short time.... we are blessed.....  I have found my soul mate with Stephen and I am blessed enough to be sharing my love and life with him.   I don't know what I did to deserve him but I am thankful he walked into my life 9 years ago.   Things to know about me:

*My family is #1 to everything in my world.  I will protect them and defend them to the end.  Simply stated, they are my reason for being.

*I am a what you see is what you get kinda girl, no fluff and no BS.  You never have to wonder where you stand with me.  Ask and I will tell you, sometimes without you even asking...

*I am a girly girl, lacy, silky, cashmere, shoes, purses, jackets, clothes... all of which I adore!  I love to be up on what is new and exciting.. My name is Monique and I am a shopoholic. ;o)

*I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.  I don't fall in love easily but once I do fall in love, I fall hard!  Stephen is my soulmate and I adore him.

I am a good listener and care deeply about all that are a part of my life.. Friends mean the world to me.  I would rather have a handful of great friends that are a strong part of my life  vs a ton of casual acquaintances.

I love to be a housewife(without actually being a wife), I love to cook (no recipes required) ;o), enjoy entertaining and spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, scrapbooking etc.