DJ aka DEREK
What a sweet baby! I love the way your smile lights up the room. I love the way you start dancing or rocking back and forth the minute you hear music. I love to hear you say "no no" or "uh oh", when you've done something you shouldn't have. I love the loud squeals of excitement. I love the way you run and giggle when I chase after you. I love your sweet hugs and cuddles. I love how happy you are to see me.
LILY
Our beautiful princess! I love to listen to you sing. I love the random letters you write asking me "what does this say", and when I reply "that says 'blirylana'", you say "I WROTE blirylana!" with such excitement, that we all wish it were a word! I love how you'll carry your books around with you, wanting to read and learn. I love that you're "so happy". I love your sincerety and abundance of love.
TOBY
My hero! I love your strength. I love all the funny things you say, that make us laugh on a daily basis. I love your desire to do what's right. I love it when you say "Hug me Brotha" to Kyle. I love it when you wont let someone walk out the door before they hug you. I love your 'no fear' approach to learning or trying new things. I love the way you belt out primary songs, right on pitch, happy to be singing them.
KYLE
The Wisemaster! I love the understanding you have of OH SO much, especially the gospel. I love the way you help your siblings. I love the example you set for them. I love your drive to learn about, and participate in sports. I love your ability to sing harmony....the tenor is so impressive. I love the quiet hours you spend reading, and time you spend reading to your younger brothers and sisters. I love your wit.
JAHDE
Marching on to Glory! I love the spirit about you. I love your drive in Band, and your skill and successes with music. I love how good you are to everyone in our family. I love that you're a peacemaker. I love the funny things you do to entertain me and the kids. I love it when you want dad to drive faster or slower so you can check out a cute girl in the car next door. :)
BRANDON
Showman with style! I love your confidence. I love your willingness to give, or to try. I love the quality time you spend with people. I love your athletic ability (especially swimming and basketball), and the hard work you put into improving your talents. I love the way you're responsible, with money, and just with life in general. I love your laugh.
LEXI
Our cuddly Princess! I love your excitement for life. I love to hear your thoughtful prayers (especially the one where you said "thankful it's Thanksgiving because we LOVE turkey, and help us to get full"). I love that when choosing which Articles of Faith to quote, you called number 66.:) I love the way you get along with everyone. I love the way hold my hand or give me a sweet hug, just cause.
DAVE
My rock! I love the way you take care of me. I love the way you take care of all of our children. I love your temperament. I love the silly banter. I love your athleticism. I love your intelligence and turtle brains. I love the way you play with my hair. I love your hands. I love the deep converstaions in the middle of the night, full of insight, hope, faith and love.
There are many, many more things than I've listed, and many of you share the same talents, but I had to vary things up a bit :)
8 comments:
We love you guys, alot! We wish we could see you in person more. The blog is awesome and helps us keep up on what is going on.
Love,
Uncle Gary and Aunt Karen
Thanks so much for sharing your 8 greatest blessings with us. Miss you all lots and hope that your holidays are great.
That was a really sweet list. I loved it
Tara, I love that you're a part of our family. We love and miss you all!
Krystal
Tara, hello fellow cancer mom. I enjoyed our lunch sooo much. I am lovin your blog. Hope to see you soon.
I am so happy for you Tara!!! I am sure your kids love you just as much because you are such a good wife and mother
That was awesome.
Awesome post Tara! It's great that you have so many wonderful people in your life, and even more wonderful how much you recognize and appreciate them!
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