Meet My Family I have two younger sisters, Laurie and Karen. Laurie and her family live in San Diego and Karen and her family live in the Los Angeles area. My parents are also very much a part of my life. My mom and stepfather are in Riverside and my dad and stepmother live near Lake Tahoe. We keep in touch by phone on a regular basis celebrate most holidays and birthdays together. I have several friendships that are like family to me. John is my oldest friend and feels like the brother I never had. My friend, Patricia is wonderful and is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She especially loves children and animals. The last part of my family, but very important, are my miniature Schnauzers, Lexis,Harley and Jeepers and my newest furry family member, a Lhasa Apso puppy, named Sadie, short for Mercedes. (I name all my dogs after my other love- cars!) My "pups" are very gentle and loving dogs and they are all great with kids.