In the next eight posts you will be treated to an in depth look at each member of the Blended, Bent and Twisted family. We will begin with the matriarch, Cathi, the Head Besore.

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OK, it's not everyday that you have the opportunity to tell the world that you have found "The One". The opportunity presents itself maybe once in a lifetime, so when you say it you better mean it.

I mean it.

I love her.

Let me tell you a little bit about Cathi.

Cathi is an itty bitty thing. She dresses well, loves pink, has great hair, and an amazing sense of humor. To know her is to laugh with her. She makes life a ball.

Cathi can move in any circle and is a pro at rolling with everything life brings.

Cathi, in a few short months, established a remarkable relationship with my kids, and allowed me to do the same with hers. So much so that today, I don't think so much about "my three" as I do about "our six". I know she does too, it's obvious to the eight of us, and to you as well if you have been paying attention.

Cathi supports my dreams. Next month we are flying to Kansas City so I can tryout for an MLS team called the Kansas City Wizards. The poor woman is convinced they will offer me a contract...

I know it's our vacation.

She loves me.

Cathi cooked breakfast for me while I took my first conference call of the morning yesterday. She toasted a bagel for me as a snack tonight.

The kids on the high school soccer team I coach call her the "Soccer Mom". An astounding thing considering that they are all self proclaimed hood rats from some pretty mean streets. She never misses a game and cares for these guys like they are her own.

Cathi and I are committed to making each others dreams come true.

We love each other.

If you haven't found "The One" yet I certainly hope you do soon. I wish what we have for each of you!