Nathan, my nephew: I love this little one more than I could have ever imagined possible.

Ignez, my mother: Undoubtedly the most genuinely happy, fun and upbeat person I have ever met. She’s my go to person for everything!

Tricia, my sister: Ha, it makes me laugh just to write her name. My sis has such a big heart and we have so much fun together. Even though she’s 8 years older than me, we have always been best friends.

Curtis, my husband: I could have never dreamed him up. He’s everything I’ve ever needed and didn’t know existed.

Elza, my grandmother: All of the unique things that I am, I owe them to my grandma.

Lauro, my father: He has always expected more and better of us. The force behind all of my successes.

The entire Owen family, my in-laws: All 50-some of them. I love them.

Trisha, my friend: She is so generous, funny and thoughtful. This girl has inspired me to be better in so many ways.

My clients who become friends: The main reason why I love my job so much.