Life is Great!

First off, Happy Valentine'sDay. It has been a great day. Not just because it's Valentine's Day, but it is a day to reflect on those I love and realize all my blessings.  I decided to take some time off this afternoon and make a nice dinner for my family. Kevin and I are going to Moab for Jordan's basketball tournament and figured we would go to dinner tomorrow. So I made steak, shrimp, baked potatoes, and Oreo Poke Cake (recipe will be coming). So yummy and delicious and very much appreciated by my family.

I am so blessed to have been raised in the gospel. When I look back on my childhood, I know it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty great. We did so many fun things as a family and made great memories and traditions that I will always treasure. More importantly, I never once questioned whether I was loved or not. My parents loved me unconditionally. I could not have asked for better parents. I love them - they are truly the best!

My four kids, well actually five, are amazing. They are each so different and full of life. My greatest blessing in life is that of a mother. I couldn't have asked for better kids. Even though they fight sometimes - and sometimes it seems like a lot - I love them with all my heart.

Most important I have a husband who loves me unconditionally. Sometimes I am too serious, and he brings out the fun in me. He has a way to make me smile, even when I don't want to. Although we have been through some very difficult times, I believe that our marriage is much stronger because of them. I am lucky to have someone I will be with forever - someone I love with all my heart and soul and I am so blessed he is also my best friend.

Right now, even though I have bad days and things are not perfect, I am enjoying life. Life is great!