The Stickley family adventures started in Hawaii in 2005 when Cris and Emilie were married. The real excitement began in May 2008, when Nova was born. 2 short months later, our little June-Bug joined the family from all the way in Vietnam. The next few crazy years included Emilie being deployed to Afghanistan, while Cris and the girls moved back to Hawaii, then a long year of living apart (and a lot of trips across the Pacific Ocean), while Emilie remained in Colorado to complete her Army committment, and Cris had to stay in Hawaii for his job at the University.

In the summer of 2012, little Jude joined our family, and the whole gang reunited for good in Hawaii!

Follow our adventures, as we try to keep track of life with our 3 crazy kids, while keeping our friends and family updated on the happenings here in Hawaii!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Day 109 / 87 To Go: Happy Valentines Day!!

Posted by: Cris

Valentine's Day Sunrise

My 3 beautiful valentines:



To say that meeting my beautiful wife was the single most important event in my life is a bit of an understatement. I can't imagine any other possible Valentine in my life, even if I couldn't actually be with her. Almost all the good things I have in my life are the result of Emilie coming into my life now 8 years ago.
My other 2 beautiful valentine's enjoying their favorite lunch of rice and beans.

The valentine that found me from clear across the world...I'm extremely blessed.
The girls enjoyed a valentine's day cupcake from mommy from afar...
And they made my day by spending craft time making these valentines for me that they were so excited to give me when I got home from work today. Up to that point, the best thing I'd gotten all day was a pack of Fun-Dip from Kate that prompted me to officially dub her my "substitute valentine" for 2011 but even Fun-Dip couldn't top these little heartfelt sentiments.

I hope everyone got to spend their day with their special valentines and those they love most...for this year, I'll have to settle for 2 out of 3 and look forward to having all 3 next year.

1 comments:

Cris and Em said...

i know you love that fun dip! glad your surrogate valentine hooked you up! love you guys lots! happy valentine's day!!! :)
love, the momma