- Addison ~ our beautiful daughter. She has been blessed with a heart of gold. She is kind to every one she meets. She may not talk to them, but she shows them kindness in so many other ways. She makes friends with everyone at school. She always has something positive to say. She loves her Daddy! She talks to him on the phone when he is at the fire station with a twinkle in her eye. They are building a beautiful bond that will last for years. She loves her brother! Even when Brock has a moment, she tries to teach him the right choice to make. They are the best of friends. They love playing and just being together. She loves her Momma! She writes me notes when we get to school and leaves them all over my room. I find them throughout the day. Most of them say, "I love you, Momma!" I am thankful I have been blessed with such a precious gift!
- Brock ~ our beautiful son. He has been blessed with a heart for adventure. He is a child that will live life to the fullest, without looking back. He has a heart for animals. Whether it is hunting them or wanting to help an animal in need, he always has animals on his mind. He has a wonderful imagination. He enjoys telling great stories and watching to see how far he can really go with the story before you start to question him. He is a loyal friend. He loves his best buddy. They are already planning a trip to Africa to be with the animals, of course. He loves his Daddy! He idolized his dad. Every day he wants to go on nature walks, shoot his bow or work in the yard with his daddy. He enjoys that one on one time with him. He loves his sister! He knows what buttons to push and he likes to push and push. Right before she is ready to scream, he smiles and tells her he is sorry. I feel sorry for the first boy that breaks her heart because her brother is her biggest fan and protector. He loves his Momma! He gives me the best hugs. He is my snuggle bunny and my bed buddy on the nights Daddy is at the fire station. I am thankful I have been blessed with such a precious gift!
- Michael ~ my wonderful husband. Addison gets her heart of gold straight from her Daddy. Michael gives and gives and never asks for anything in return. He works day and night to make sure that everyone is taken care of, our family and others. He strives to make himself a better person, personally and professionally. He can tell when I need adult conversation. He listens to my issues and always finds something positive in every situation. He is an outstanding daddy. Addison is his little princess. She runs to greet him when he walks in from the station. Brock follows him around like a puppy when he is doing outside things. He thinks that if Daddy can do it, so can he. Michael takes time to bathe the kids, read bedtime stories, help Addison ride her bike without training wheels, teach Brock to shoot a bow and he does it all on a few hours of sleep. We couldn't ask for a more dedicated husband and father. He is truly a gift from God!
We are looking forward to having a quiet, peaceful day of giving thanks. We have many reasons to thank God for his many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving!
