Dear Family

Mom and Pops, you're so busy giving giving giving.

Thanks Mom for shopping, for the boots, for giving the kids baths.  For washing our clothes and reading the kids books in bed.  Thanks for getting on the sled with them.  Thanks for cleaning, getting  groceries, and preparing everything for our visit - you just don't stop.  Thanks for dinner and breakfast and the use of your car.

Pops, thanks for making the time for us.  I could see you were so busy, and wanted to make the time in spite of other responsibilities, and I really appreciate it.  It seems silly, maybe thanking you both - but I know what you did.  I know that you got the car seats for us, and cleared your schedules, and changed your plans to flex with us.  Thanks for putting on your winter clothes and taking Teoman out on the four-wheeler that first day we were there.

Seth and Libby - thanks for always opening your home to us.  For hosting everyone, always.  Your kids getting so big and are always so beautiful.  They were so sweet with our children.  You both are juggling so many things: a home, a rental  home, a business, school, teaching, and a surgery - you inspire me with your hopes and dreams that are always looking forward.

Josh and Lisa - Josh has met his match with you, both your hearts are so generous.  (Josh, you have more of mom in you than maybe you know).  Lisa, you are always thinking of the kids and your gifts are too much.  I was so happy to finally see you in your element - in your business that is full of health and life.  Josh, thanks for making the effort to come and visit - we missed you.

Aaron and Bethany - thanks for making the trip back up to the cold tundra.  It made me so happy just to see you guys, spend some time as family, and see the kids.  Its hard to have a conversation with anybody these days because our kids are so young and demanding.  Aaron, I wish we would have got up at 11pm and joined you and Seth around the fire.

Sherah and Mike - thanks for the new sheets and welcome basket.  Thanks for organizing the party nd the family photo shoot.  Thanks for trying to get together to do our nails and thanks for bringing over your sweet boy to play.