Mothers. I never knew what it meant to be a mother until. of course, I was one. I look back at my mom and can't help but think what an amazing mother she was... and is, grin. My sisters and bro are my best friends. I remember her telling me, "Friends come and go but your sisters and Dane will always be here". Of course there were times where I really didn't care a flip about them, but the fact that we are so close now is totally because of my mom (and dad of course, grin) and how she raised us. Lynette has had an amazing life so far: She went to New York (AFTER having had three babies) and was in a modeling competition and won, she has raised 5 incredible children (if I do say so myself, grin), has an incredible work ethic, it's truly scary, the best laugh (it's one of those that makes you want to laugh) and one of my most favorite things about her is she makes friends where ever she goes. Seriously, we go to the park, the mall, hiking, ect., and this woman talks to everyone! She makes them feel important, gets to know them by asking a few questions and poof... BFF'S for life! You should see these people's faces after they are done talking with her. Their faces are just so darn happy. This is a quality that I can hope to have one day. My mom is also beautiful. Now, if you tell her that, she will look at you with a crazy expression like, "oh, you're just being nice". But for reals, this lady's got the looks, grin. I am a little biased though. I just wanted to pay tribute to what a fabulous gal she really is. Love ya mommy-dearest, grin.
Now onto this beautiful woman, grin. When I married Nathan, I knew I was getting the best guy in the world. But what I didn't know, is that I would be getting a two for one deal. Melanie Leavitt is the most wonderful mother-in-law a girl could ask for. She is so thoughtful, complimentary, and genuine. From the first moment that I met her, I knew she would be so easy to get along with. Mel is so dang good with my girls too... they just love their "Nana" to bits and pieces. What you may not know about Melanie is that she at one time owned her own catering company! Yep, this lady can cook. What big shoes I have to fill in that department, grin. Mel also took the time to get her Bachelors degree and graduated in 08'. I saw the long hours she spent and the determination she had to finish it. What an inspiring woman she is. Not only has she raised her four beautiful boys, wink, wink, but she also was like a second mom to Baylee in those early years and you can tell with the relationship they have with each other. With Melanie, talking to her is so comfortable and easy. She is so beautiful and I am so honored to have her as a second mommy to me.
