My family. Nigel, Lavinia, Kathleen, Luke, Jessica and Michael
Nigel and I met a few years ago through a mutual friend and except for work commitments, we have never left each others side since.

We both had two children, girl and boy each and living with us and we all got along fantastically.

In September of 1999 we were married. Our children were in the wedding. The two girls walked with me and the boys were with Nigel.

Despite  typical  family problems, mainly caused through raging female hormones, we get along great.

We haven't experienced any of the so called "Stepfamily" problems, and for the most of it, we don't  think of each other as being steps.

We use sarcasm as a way of getting past the tough times, which is my fault really as I am one of the most sarcastic people around.

It isn't used in a rude and offensive manner, but rather a way of being able to make light of a petty problem. 

Anyway, this is who we are!