How Do I Love Thee...

Valentine's Day has come and gone but I'm still trying to make Valentine's EVERYDAY!!! I am so blessed to have people in my life that show me true love and also allow me to love them as well. Relationships are important and without love they just don't happen.

So let me tell you some of the things I love (in no particular order...of course)
1) My God and Savior first of all because He is the ultimate teacher of love. Without Him in my life I would have no purpose and no direction. Because of His love, I try to live each day in service to others and to show love. Because of His love I also live each day forgiven and free...that's awesome.

2) My husband is the most amazing husband in the universe...yep, he's the best. We're going on 6 years of marriage and each year has been better and better. Each morning is a gift with him when I wake up next to him. I feel beautiful, safe, and loved in his arms. He is hilarious and we are constantly cracking each other up. He is and will continue to be an involved, fun, and caring dad to Matthew. It is fun to watch him with his son.
On Saturday when we went out for our Valentines Day date, we were at a table next to a older gentleman that was eating alone. David said, "I never really think alot about Valentines, but I think it would be really hard if you weren't here with me." That melted my heart and was just a true statement of love to me. I love you more than you'll know David.

3) My favorite little piece of sunshine...aka, Matthew!!! He is growing so fast and so smart and strong. I explained to him on Valentines that I would always be the only Valentine he would need...ha!! He has taught me so much about love. I never thought I could love something that much and so quickly. When he looks back into my eyes and smiles, I feel love from him. He makes me smile even when I'm up at 5am in the morning getting ready so I can wake him up before I go to work. He makes me giggle all the time. He has made our family complete and we love you Matthew Ray!! You rock and we will always be there for you, no matter what.

4) Family is important and I don't think I really realized how much until our little guy came along. Grandparents can love like the best of them, some may call it spoiling. One thing I appreciate and love about my family is that we are always aware and involved in what is going on in each others lives. If something big is going on with me I know that I will get a phone call from my parents asking how it went. It has meant the world to me throughout growing up and now in adulthood to know they love me and have been humbled by their dedication to me, David and now Matthew. We will strive to do that same thing to show that same kind of dedication to Matthew.

5)Friends, gotta love them. They are always there and it seems like they are always there when you needed one. My dearest friend Marci, who is like a sister to me, has been more than a friend to me over the 16 years we've known each other (yes, its been that long). She has been such a support and someone I know I could count on. She is a great mom to her little princess Karlie and is an example to me of what a good, calm, fun mom should look like. Thanks Marci for being that kind of friend.
Our Supper Club group has become a pretty close group of friends as well and we really enjoy and get excited when we get together each month. We've been getting together for over a year each month and we eat, drink and just relax. Thanks group for being awesome and for becoming true friends!



Love is important...I hope you have found love in someone or something. I'm blessed to be able to love each day and Valentines was just a special day to continue to do the things we do everyday. Hope you continue to have a great Valentines!!