My VaLeNtInE

I met my Valentine 17 years ago...

it was a dorm romance up at the U of Utah.

He played football there...he was an A student.

The U of Utah payed for 6 years of his schooling on his

athletic scholarship...but the smart guy that he is, he got his

bachelors in 4 years and then moved on to his Masters and

got them to pay for that! He also then later went on for almost 2 more

years at night to get his administrative certificate.

He is the kindest person I know. He is always willing and eager to learn.

He would help anyone. He never wants to fight (even if I try to pick fights :)

He has always watched the kids while I work...and can load up 4 kids and take then to Walmart,

then Cabellas, then McDonalds, then Costco....all in one day. Nothing seems to phase him.

He always tells me what a great Mom I am...and never ever ever has complained about anything

i've done or not done around the house..never. He could eat cereal every night for dinner if that's what I made...he

never complains. He is a Vice Principal at Jr. High school, and he knows pretty much every kids' name there...and they

all love him. My kids are so lucky to have him as a Dad. He is always doing fun stuff w/them...never ever misses a game

or a practice. And often goes straight from work, to a practice, to a game etc.

He is a fun guy to be around...and if you get him talking...he may never stop ;)

He is always trying to better our marraige....

We don't get a lot of date nights...but when the kids go to bed, we love to hang out on the

couch and watch The Food Network or HGTV together :)

I love you so much Juice...and I am so grateful that you stuck around with

me for this long :)

Can't wait for the next 17 years of our lives!

Love,

Michelle