Legacy

So with the passing of Larry H. Miller and all of the good he did for people and his community, it really got Ron and I thinking. We wondered what sort of legacy we are leaving for our children. Now I know that there wont be press conferences and thousands of people talking about me when I go, and I'm OK with that, but what will my kids have to say. We wondered if we have taught them to serve others, to put God first in their lives, to be nice to everyone.

Also I read in the paper the other day where someone I went to high school with died of a heart attack. I know I'm getting old, but this put where I am in life in prospective. I think I need to step up my game and try to be the kind of person I want my kids to remember.

My Dad passed away at 61. He was so loving and kind and really his whole life was serving others. He never met a stranger. Everyone felt like they were his best friend when they got done talking to him, because he really cared about people, and I mean all people. Homeless on the street to millionaires making a business deal, all were equal and he treated them that way. I loved that about him.

It makes you wonder, doesn't it, what we are doing with this life we've been given. How we are affecting others we come across. Most importantly how we are affecting our children and loved ones. Something to think about, which I have been doing a lot of this last week.

MY VALENTINE!!!

This is my Valentine!!

In honor of the day of Love, I thought I might share a few things about the man I love. Romance novels have nothing on Ron. Everyday he does something romantic. Sometimes it's just a text to say he loves me. Other times he brings me flowers to let me know he appreciates me. He actually does this quite often especially in the winter, because he knows how much I love flowers and that I miss my gardens in the winter. One of Kimmy's guy friends walked in once and I had beautiful flowers on the table, he said how are we ever suppose to compete with that you have flowers every time I come over. I had to coach Dan when he married Maegan and let him know that she has seen her father do so many thoughtful things she will think that that is what all marriages are like. Ron started Valentines gifts on Monday and everyday he has done something thoughtful. Today he brought me flowers and chocolates, he also gave his girls flowers. He is so fun to be around and keeps us laughing all the time. He has a big heart and is very compassionate. Everyday I feel so blessed to have him and know that he is mine forever!

Family Love

Sunday everyone came home for dinner and Valentine fun. I had the dining room table set up with cookies and all the stuff to decorate them. In the living room I had the table set up with everything you would need to make a great Valentine. Everyone had a fabulous time and really got into it. I wasn't sure if the boys would, but they did! Big and little alike. Zachery is such a little artist, he loves to do creative projects. Brayden and Toph did a little and then ran off to play video games. It is always just fun to have everyone home and together.

I know there are a lot of pictures, but it's hard to chose and I love pictures.