Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! I wish I could say that I'm spending this romantic holiday with the love of my life, but I have yet to find him. So, I'll be spending this valentine's day like any other...alone. I know what you are thinking. How sad! But, you couldn't be more wrong. I've been blessed with the love of great family and friends. I, in no way, feel like I'm missing out. However, if you want to throw a nice, funny single guy at me...I won't throw him back. ;)


Until I meet that special someone, I will continue to be grateful for all of those currently in my life. I've already received roses from 4 of the men in my life. The oldest is funny and witty. He loves sports and can make me smile at the drop of a hat. The second oldest is one of the sweetest guys I've ever met. He just wants to make everyone happy and let me tell you...he does. The next guy just melts my heart. He has curly hair and is always happy to see me. He too enjoys a good book, and he always tells me he loves me. Finally, the youngest of my men, likes to cuddle. He'll sit with me and hug me. He gives me these grins that just make me fall in love with him again and again.
These four men may be younger than me, but I love them with all my heart! Cade, Cooper, Carston, and Colton...I love you guys! Thanks for the flowers! You will always be the four special men in my life!

I have also been blessed with 6 other very special individuals. My oldest nephew, Drew has matured into a wonderful young man. When he was two years-old he talked so distinctly that you understood every word. I couldn't wait to hear what he would say. As he has gotten older, that hasn't changed. He is a great football player, hunter, and a GREAT older brother! I'm so proud of the man he has become and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him. His sisters, Margaret and Mary, are a trip. When around a lot of people Margaret can be shy, but when she is with family she is quite outgoing. She loves everything from dolls to dancing, to playing with the boys. Mary, on the other hand, does not know the meaning of shy! She tells it like it is and has the best hand gestures to go with it. Both girls love having Dad and Mom read religious stories to them, and we always have to remind Mary that she is not "Blessed" Mary. They are smart and beautiful. I adore them both.
Their brother Charlie is my little bruiser. He loves to get physical and play with anyone around. He has this smile that lights up a room, and his imitation of Buzz Lightyear is funny to watch. He doesn't always like to cuddle because he is always on the go. But, when he does sit on your lap, you treasure every moment. His little sister Lucy is the observer and explorer. She is too young to do more than roll around and crawl, but she has the biggest and most beautiful eyes you have ever seen. She is always looking around, and when her eyes catch yours, she gets the biggest grin on her face that you can't help but match. Finally, there is little miss Quincy. She is our Miss Independent and daredevil. She is only one years-old and she already wants to do everything for herself. She doesn't mind sitting on your lap, but she is usually showing you something at the time (and of course, doing it herself). She always makes me nervous when she gets on her rocker and stands while rocking. Q, as we call her, has a laugh that is infectious and you can't help but laugh with her.

I'm blessed to have such beautiful, funny, smart, and loving nieces and nephews. They fill my heart with love, and I couldn't ask for better valentines!