Day 16: Our Funny Valentine

Dear Mom,

We LOVE that we get to celebrate you this month. And, not just any old February birthday, but a monumental 60 years of lovely (and freezing cold) Februaries.

I think it is rather appropriate that someone so sweet and kind was born in a month of

LOVE

How did you get so sweet? How did your parents luck out to get such a stellar daughter? And how did Dad score such a talented wife? And how did we end up being children of the best homemaker around?

Pure and splendid luck, I suppose. :)

Mom, you are OUR valentine for several reasons:

1) You share your home, meals, time and love with each of us on a daily basis. (sorry if that gets entirely overwhelming, too!)

2) You are an exceptional example of what it means to be a devoted daughter. Watching you care for your OWN mother has been an inspirational (and emotional) thing to witness, so thank you for that.

3) You are creative and funny. I love seeing all you can make just by seeing something in a store or tasting something in a restaurant. You are the type of person that can "play by ear" and make something better than the original.

4) You are sensible and determined. Anyone that can harness the impulsiveness and craziness of Neil LeBaron deserves one big valentine. :) I know that each of us values your thoughts and opinions on matters of life, love and happiness. I also know that your own personal determination and righteous goals have rewarded you with a happy life and family. We want that for our little family, too.

5) You are beautiful inside and out. Apart from being easy on the eyes, your absolute goodness and wholesomeness is inspiring. Thank you for teaching us to serve and love one another.

We love you, Mom! Happy February!!

Love,

The Brauns

P.S. This Valentine is actually one from Grandma Adam's card collection. We thought it would be sweet to include it here!