5 Things I Love and Admire About You

Steve

1. You are with me 100% on this journey of parenting 6 children. Just what were we thinking!
2. You don't mind working. In fact, you don't mind working when the shop floor at John Deere measures 130 degrees!
3. You would sacrifice anything we own for any one of us.
4. We share the desire to make memories for our children whether its in photos, little trips, vacations, or just an evening of watching a movie together on the big screen in the great room.
5. You love my family and they love you.

Nick

1. You had the guts to make it 8 months as a vegetarian.
2. You influence others with your views on private education based on your own experience.
3. You are an Eagle Scout!
4. You love to travel and do new things.
5. You are passionate about becoming a dentist!

Alexis

1. You are a natural at swimming.
2. You are a girly girl from the tip of your nose to the tip of your toes.
3. You care about others and it shows in your actions.
4. You don't mind having a brother in the same grade as you.
5. You give me a hug every day without fail, sometimes multiple times of day.

Charley

1. You are my best helper. ALWAYS willing to do what I ask and even offer to help when you see a need.
2. You have a passion for music. You play 3 instruments fluently plus you like to sing!
3. You have brown eyes just like me!
4. You want to be an Eagle Scout just like your big brother.
5. You demonstrate love and caring for your little brother Joe often.

Xavier

1. You are smart as a whip.
2. You are a very fast runner!
3. You give me hugs without me asking.
4. You are not afraid to try new things. 
5. You are a boy through and through. 

Joe

1. You are an early riser no matter what the bedtime was the night before.
2. You love playing with toys. There is no need for TV.
3. You too are all boy.
4. You love to ride your bike as fast as you can. 
5. You love to snuggle with Daddy and me.

Cariyana

1. You love my cooking and complement me almost daily.
2. You entertain us with your words and actions EVERY single day.
3. You are a girly girl just like your sister.
4. You take your chronic illness and short stature in stride.
5. You love to sleep.