Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you know how much I still think about you, remember you and try to be like you. As I have shared memories and stories about you this month, it has been so healing for my soul. I have loved thinking back on my time with you...remembering all the good times and even the hard things. Going through old pictures has been such a treat and has helped me think about so many wonderful moments. It has been amazing to hear from your friends and family as they have read these memories...you truly influenced and blessed so many people in your time here on this earth. And guess what? The cool thing that I have been reminded about is that your influence continues! In so many aspects of my life, I am doing the things that you taught me to do or the things that I watched you do. You are alive in your children, in your children's children, in your extended family and in your friends!
I love this picture of you looking at me in 1976
Your grand-daughter Jordan took this sweet picture of Luke and me the other day. I love that you and I have very similar expressions on our faces!
Today has been a very happy Valentine's Day! Each of your grandchildren posed for a quick picture before they left for school. They all left at different times, so a group picture wasn't an option!
Here is Ashton off to 6th grade...she had orchestra before school and swimming after school, so her arms were full. She loved the Swedish Fish valentine I left for her on the table this morning.
And Jordan headed off bright and early in the snow to catch a ride to origami club. She doesn't really like giving out cheesy Valentine's but was happy with her ruler cards and teacher pencils we made out of rolos.
Regan worked so hard on her butterfly cards. She had a great time at her Girl Scouts yesterday and was so excited for school today.
Cole loved his tanker truck box we made together. Seeing his excitement over it was contagious and fun.
And little Luke...his very first Valentine's Day...and we love him so much!
My sweet Valentine surprised me by taking the day off and arranging a babysitter. I couldn't have asked for anything better. We had lunch together and went shopping. I love this man so much. Mama, you would love him too. He would make you laugh, just as he makes me laugh everyday.
Of course, I thought about the rest of the family today too. You would be so proud of all of them. They are amazing in every way.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you have given me! I cannot wait until we can once again be together. Happy Birthday Valentine Angel!!!!
Love, Your Daughter Jamie
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