Monday, February 14, 2011

Remember Those You Love

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!


Today is a wonderful day where we get to celebrate the love we have for our spouses, children, pets, siblings, nieces/nephews, grandparents, and friends. In years past, I've focused solely on Erik, but now that I have a child I feel an urgency to express my love for everyone in my life.

Erik, you are the most wonderful husband and an even better father. I love you more than life itself and I am so happy that I get to spend eternity with you. Claire, you are such a joy to have in my life. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to raise you as my daughter and my love for you grows every day. Khloe, my four-legged child, you give me unconditional love and I hope that some day when we are in heaven together, you will understand how much you have meant to me and our family. To the rest of my family, you inspire me everyday. You have provided me with so much in this life and I will always be grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

A few weeks ago, I took these adorable pictures of Claire. I think they perfectly capture the diversity of emotions we often feel on Valentine's Day. As we've grown through the years we have probably felt every extreme from happiness and true love to sadness and despair. Thankfully, the years of being sad for me are gone. I am so grateful that I get to be happy every year on Valentine's Day.

I appreciate the love you all have for me and want you to know how much I love you in return. Have a great day today and don't forget to remember EVERYONE you love.

5 comments:

Vic and Jan said...
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Vic and Jan said...

Thank you so much for your love! The expressive faces of Claire are so darling!

Taylor family said...

We love the pictures:) I love looking at the one we have of Claire on our fridge. I hope you had a great Valentine's Day.

Jenny Hart Turk said...

Ahhh little girls! I love all the PINK! Thanks for the yummy cupcakes! We loved them! Happy Valentines!

Celeste said...

She has a contagious smile!