
Today I feel very grateful for a rich and full life and for so many people to love and who love me back.
I am especially glad to have the Guy back in town after a 4-day golf trip down south. It took him nearly 12 hours to drive back from St. George in the horrible weather yesterday. Here he is in his golf attire right before his getaway. Didn't his mother teach him never to swing a golf club in the house?

And this is just one of the many reasons I love him--He is a big goof! Nice touch to put on the apron and use the oven mitts when making PB&J's. He makes us all smile. And he has many other enduring qualities that made me fall utterly in love with him 17 {gasp!} years ago and 15 years of marriage have only intensified those feelings! He also went and helped at the school for me today--not just once, but twice! This morning for reading in Blue Eyes class, and this afternoon he is making Valentine's crafts for Freckle's class party. He's the best.

And Drama Queen is such a delight! She is a thoughtful, caring and conscientious daughter and I couldn't be more proud of her. Her antics keep us entertained. And Ferocious, the dog is pretty great too!

Sweet Freckles is such a determined little girl whose sweet smile melts my heart. She is so helpful around the house and makes life interesting for all of us.

And little Blue Eyes is growing way faster than her mother has told her is permittable and is therefore, not so little anymore. Her creativity and spark are always in action.

And little Iz feels like one of my own. She had a miserable day yesterday, throwing up and feverish, and is feeling a little better today. {Although I seem to have caught the bug from her.} She and I spent a lot of time cuddling on the couch and despite being extremely sick, she managed to tell me "tank you" when I would wipe her mouth and clean her up each time she threw up (which was probably 15 times!). Thanks to my mom for coming up and taking care of both of us yesterday--you're a lifesaver, Mom!

Since I am not feeling well, I think we'll defer our valentines celebration a day or two. My big plans of cooking dinner for the family and making lots of treats and goodies, just isn't happening today.