1. Being married to my favorite person. I knew that being married someday would be a "rewarding experience," but I didn't realize just how cool an experience it would be for me. Brad and I had a lot in common from the get-go, so it's been great to build on that and to even find out how different we are. I love that when he doesn't quite get me, he honestly tries to. I love seeing how he reacts with our kids...they can't get enough of their dad. I love that he's self motivated, that he is willing and able to try things out of the ordinary....
3. My Mom and Dad. They mean the world to me. Never have I relied so much on what they have taught me or the way they raised me. I think about it constantly as I interact with my kids. I love that they are young and vibrant and willing to continue serving us...even if it is from Italy. I miss piling on mom and dad's bed with everyone else and laughing about nonsencical things. Piling (and I mean piling) in the van for another Teton/Yellowstone/Bear Lake loop while waiting for my turn for a spot on the bench. I will never forget making up songs about ourselves and our cars while the rain doused our tent in Arches...come to think of it, I don't think the constant rainfall helped Tom's situation at all. My parents amaze me.
4. My brother and sisters. Who would've thought (as a young kid) that you'd care more about your siblings than your friends. I look forward to every visit, every phone call, e-mail, text message, you name it! I love love love them.
5. Travel. Oh man, just to get out of dodge. It is rejuvenating, freeing, liberating...I think you know what I'm getting at. I love new places, new faces, new surroundings.
5 comments:
Dear Running Horse & Brad- Your kids are so darling!!!! They've grown so much! I wish we lived closer, we love and miss you so much. Thanks for letting us peek at your world.
I can't believe how grown up your kids are. Brooke is getting so tall! We really need to get together soon, and not in Kohler's parking lot.
So good to see you online! I'll admit to being a conflicted blogger, but it really is a good way to keep in touch. You have a darling little family--each such a perfect mix of Jill and Brad!
Yeah!!! You're up! I'm so glad to see that you guys are so happy and loving life. your kids are such gorgeous little mini-yous! I love it!
I have another blog but need your email address to invite you. send it to brookendance@hotmail.com
Hey Jill, I can't believe how big Brooke is. I still remember her in sunbeams... how time flies. I'm gonna add you to my blog which is carolablackham.com
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