Jenn,
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you've been my Valentine over the past eleven years. I couldn't ask for a better wife, friend, mother to my children, Lover, and Valentine. I've said it before and I'll continue to stand by the fact that I'm a better man because of you.
People often joke about men "marrying up". This is not a joke, but a reality in my life. I did marry up. I can't relay to you how blessed I feel that the Lord brought our two lives together. It's often amazing to me that the Lord was able to bring a die hard TExas girl and put her with a Utah farm boy. I consider that a great miracle.
Jenn, I want you to know how proud I am to be able to call you my wife and myself, your husband. I know that I often fall short on the important role that comes with that title. Please continue to be patient with me as you have in the past. I don't know if you can see it, but I can see the progress thats come to me through your love, patience, and example.
Jenn, I love you for your strong testimony and love of the gospel. You are that city on a hill for all to see. Our boys could not have a better example that that of their mother. If you had lived during the time of the Book of Mormon, you would've been a mother to one of the stripling warriors. You are that kind of example to our boys, myself, and all those who you come in contact with. That's why you are a "likeable" and why people want to have your friendship.
I want to finish by letting you know I love you. Without you and our boys, my life would be in shambles. My family is the glue that keeps my life from coming apart. You're the reason I get up every morning and go to a job that sometimes drives me crazy, but it provides for our family and lets us have the security that alot of people don't have right now.
Jenn, I can't express how much I love you and how much you mean to me. Thank you for being my greatest blessing and my eternal Valentine.
All my Love
Bryce
This past weekend, we were invited to spend three days up at Chris' cabin in Bear Lake. This time we took our kids and they had so much fun. It snowed a foot on Saturday and we all had a blast playing in the snow. The temperature was perfect so it wasn't too cold outside. Jacqui and I made a small sledding hill for the kids.
We decided to take the kids over to the sinks, but when we got there, it was freezing because the wind was blowing hard and the snow was coming down. Cooper and Landon went sledding down the hill once and decided that was enough, so we went back to the cabin. The weather cleared up and the sun came out and we were able to take this picture of the lake in the background. It was beautiful but pictures never do it justice.
Bryce was nice enough to watch to the two babies...Clayton (5 months) and Hadley (2 months) so we could go out and spend some time with our kids. When we got back to the cabin, he got to ride the snowmobiles and the little razor (in the top picture). He had a great time riding through all the powder. He also loves the snow clothes that he got to wear. I thought he looked hot in them too!
I had a great time playing with Cooper in the snow. The snow was perfect for making snowballs. We ate lots of snow and Cooper even made me a special object out of snow. He said, " I just wanted to make you something very special for Valentines Day." He is so thoughtful and I love this kid so much. He just makes me smile all the time!
One of Cooper's favorite things about the cabin was the bunk beds. He slept on the top bed the first night and loved it. He was just amazed at how big the cabin was. He told me that he was going to have lots of money when he is a dad, so he can have a cabin like this.
It was fun to have mom, dad, and Tyler up for a quick visit. The first night they were here, we did P90X and it was awesome because mom did the workout with Tyler and myself. I have a video clip of her doing the workout, so I will have to try to figure out how to get it on here. I am glad that she participated with us, even though dad was making fun of her kicking skills.
We also got to play basketball together over at Jocelynn's church and that was alot of fun. Our family also went to the temple and that was a neat experience. Tyler had to be in his church clothes the whole time he was here, but he was a good sport about it. Its always nice to have the family visit us.
My parents are so proud of him, but this has probably been one of the most bitter-sweet moments of their lives. My mom has had children in her home for 41 years and Tyler was the baby. Mom and Dad are Tyler's best friends and they have such a close relationship. This has been hard for them to watch Tyler say his goodbyes as many, many tears have been shed. It will be a big adjustment for them over the next couple of months. They are wonderful parents and maybe this will give them the opportunity to travel more to see me!!!!
This past weekend we were able to spend a little bit of time with Grandma and Grandpa. We are blessed to have them close and its nice to be able to go there and see them often. Marilyn always makes the best food for us and opens her house to family anytime, night or day.
Clayton had a fun time rolling around the floor and watching grandpa make funny faces and silly sounds. I love this picture. His head looks so big! 
Grandpa Cooper thinks Clayton looks like his Grandma Douglas...Red hair and blue eyes and a great smile! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for being so good to our kids. We love you!
The kids had a great time playing in the snow and throwing snowballs at Shaylee and her friends while they sat in the hot tub. I think their most favorites activity was playing in the hot tub. They did not miss one day getting in the hot tub. It was nice because it was so cold outside.
The day before Steph got home, we took the kids to the fun center so they wouln't mess up the house we had just cleaned. They had a great time chasing each other around on the "soft play" and they loved their pizza.
I loved the time I was able to spend with my older neices as it gives me an opportunity to get to know them better and hopefully have some sort impact in their life. Chelsey, thank you for helping me clean up the house and drive carpool for me. You are always willing to help. Continue to work hard in school. You are doing a good job and you will make a great nurse.
Kylee, I was impressed that you were so dedicated to your musical that you were up every morning at 5 am to go practice. Your are crazy and fun! Continue to make good choices and that will help you through life.