nickie and family
My name is Nickie... I am a chronically ill, stay-at-home, homeschooling Mama. I have both good and bad days with my illnesses, but I try not to let that get in my way. I enjoy cooking, baking, and I am a strong believer in DIY. I love all things art and try to instill that in my kids lives. I am obsessed with all things 'witchy'. I am an avid reader, averaging a book a day on the regular. And I'm big on community and helping people and animals whenever I can. Also, I am a proud member and supporter of the queer community.
My nephew Josh, 20, is a quiet, beautiful soul. He is extremely witty with an almost a dark sense of humor at times that will catch you by surprise. He has great computer and programming skills and has an ambition to create and release his own video game one day. He is also very artistic. An avid anime fan, die-hard dino nuggets consumer, and collector of Hawaiian shirts.
My father Ray is a proud Dad of 6 and Papa to 12 grandkids. He has worked in the produce industry for over 40 years and is close to retirement. A family man through and through, he loves his family fiercely. Though honest to a fault and will gladly call you out on your bullshit, he will always be there for one of his kids, grandkids, family members, or friends. He is goofy and fun-loving and doesn't miss an opportunity to crack a joke or pull a prank.
Savannah, 18, is entering her first year of college. She is attending Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, majoring in fine arts. She has a goal of working on art for TV or movie animation. She is big in both height and tone of voice, but she is one of the most gentle, caring, empathic people you will ever meet. A proud member and supporter of the queer community. And an avid anime fan and collector of Squishmallow's.
Frances, age 4, is a fiery red-head who has a take no crap attitude even though she is only four-years-old. She has big opinions and isn't afraid to share them. She loves to dance, sing, and bake. She is extremely artistic, like her big sister and a lover of books like her Mama. She is a huge Scooby-Doo, Bluey, and Minnie Mouse fan.
We are an eclectic, loud, extremely loving family. We are a melting pot of opinions, experiences, and ideas. We are messy, natural, and raw. We are a beautiful, kind of different type of family. We are the Dowell's.
- nickie
