Happy Thanksgiving

well, I know i've been neglecting my blog for the past few months (almost 6); It was a very busy summer!  But today, I wanted to say what I'm thankful for.  I should probably do more of this and I do try - but today especially............

Kirsten - I'm so thankful for your beautiful smile and shining personality!  You've always made me laugh!  Your birth was a surprise, but a cherished surprise!  You have your fathers sense of humor - life is never dull around you!  You've become such a beautiful young woman.... I'm so proud of you! 
Katelyn - my shining light..... My sweet baby girl.  I miss you so much every day!  I dream of when I'll be able to see you again, to hold you and smell you, to see your smile and hear you laugh!  I know I don't talk about you enough; It just hurts so much to remember how much I miss you and how much I love you!  Forever in my heart.
Kameron - Did I ever tell you that you saved me?  You filled something in me, while it may have only been temporary - it helped me at the time to cope with the loss of your sister - you gave me a new reason to smile.  While I know that this time in your life is hard; I remember being a teenager and the trials and contentions I used to have with my parents (still have).  But you need to know how wonderfully talented you are and how much I love you!  You have so much amazing talent, it makes me so proud to hear you pick up a guitar, or drum away on a snare.  I've never seen anyone able to do what you do!  I know that your artistry will take you far in life - I love you so much!
Jacob - Such a little man in a little body!  With your quirky adult like expressions and your infectious laugh!  You teach me something new every day!  I can't imagine what our family would have been without you!
Emma - my darling baby girl!  I was so afraid when I was pregnant with you!  The last baby girl I had I lost...... But you are definitely a unique little girl.  My little "Mommy" - My little cuddler.  I'm sure you'll grow up spoiled rotten by all your older siblings - but you'll repay it in spades with your own children some day. 

Ken - You are and always have been, my rock - my partner, the love of my life.  You are such an amazing father and husband, sometimes I wonder how I ever deserved you.  I love you more than life - I know no matter what trials await us, and I'm sure we have more to come, I know you will always be by my side, ready to take it on with me.  You make me a better woman. 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!