For the love of my boys

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I thought I would dedicate this post to the loves of my life.

SAM

I love his big smile. I love it that he is so intellegent. He works all day with numbers, words and signs that most of us don't know or ever will know what they mean. I love that he is so dedicated to his church callings. He always does his home teaching, and never misses a church meeting even if his wife is in labor. I love that he does all the laundry. I love that he gave me two beautiful boys. I love that he will sit down with Nicholas and read "The Friend" Magazine. I love that he bought me sweat pants for valentine's day a few years ago (even though I cried at the time) because he really put a lot of thought into it. I love that he took me to our ward valentine's dance last friday because he knew I would enjoy it even though he hates dancing. I love that he recognizes my need to go shopping and does his best to accomodate it. I love that he thinks I took this picture just to show off the haircut I gave him. I love that he loves me.

NICHOLAS

I Love his white hair and blue eyes. I love his dimple in his right cheek that you can only see when he cries. I love his enthusiasm for life. I love that he LOVES learning. When we tell him that it is time for our family home evening lesson he get so excited and runs to sit down at the table. I love that he can out run almost every kid his size, and even some bigger. I love that he will sit and snuggle with me on the couch while we watch a movie. I love that he eats fruit and veggies like they are candy. I love that he has half of his books memorized and he will "read" them to me word for word. I love that he sings his abc song to Christian to cheer him up if he is crying. I love that when we play hide and seek, he hides in the same spot every time. I love that he is happiest when he is making me happy.

CHRISTIAN

I love his fat cheeks and nose. I love his long black eyelashes. I love the 4 ca-licks on his head, especially the 2 in the back that go opposite of eachother giving him a natural mini mohawk. I love that he takes 3 naps a day. I love the quiet way he toddles around the house keeping himself busy with whatever interesting thing he can find. I love that he has mastered Nicholas' evil laugh. I love his wordless communication. His eyes and is pointer finger say it all. I love that he sucks on his two middle fingers when he needs soothing, It looks like he is saying I love you in sign language. I love that even though he is shy he holds his groung and will not be pushed around. I love that he makes car sounds when he pushes toy trains and "toot toots" while he plays with toy cars. I love that you can see his heart through his eyes.