BE MINE!!!!

So Valentine's day is a day to show someone you love them. It's a day to build relationships and let someone know how much that relationship means to you. I feel that despite the commercialization of it all, that Valentine's day is for one and all whether you are single, dating, married, etc. It's simply a day we get to express how much we care for the friends and loved ones in our lives. . SOO Happy Valentine's day to each of you. Thanks for being great friends and family.

With the focus on relationships (any type) I thought I'd post this little quiz. It's the languages of love quiz so you know what makes you feel loved. D and I took this years ago, but this was done in Relief society last Thurs., so we took it again. We are both Quality time. I think I'm going to give it to my two older kids and see what they are. :)

Anyway, if you want to take it, it's pretty fun.. . AND then you will know how to effectively love someone else and they can effectively love you!!! :) putting our efforts in the right basket.

pick one of the options for each number. Then circle the letter at the end of the statement that fits you best. Add up each of the letters at the end to determine which is your love language.

1: I like it when you give me notes of affirmation. A I like it when you hug me. E 2: I like to spend one-on-one time with you. B I feel loved when you give practical help to me. D 3: I like it when you give me gifts. C I like taking long walks with you. B 4: I feel loved when you do things to help me. D I feel loved when you touch me. E 5: I feel loved when you hold me in your arms. E I feel loved when I receive a gift from you. C 6: I like to go places with you. B I like to hold hands with you. E 7: Visible symbols of love (gifts) are very important to me. C I feel loved when you affirm me. E 8: I like to sit close to you. E I like for you to tell me I am attractive/handsome. A 9: I like to spend time with you. B I like to receive little gifts from you. C 10: Your words of acceptance are important to me. A I know you love me when you help me. D 11: I like to be together when we do things. B I like it when you say kind words to me. A 12: What you do affects me more than what you say. D I feel whole when we hug. E 13: I value your praise and try to avoid your criticism. A Several inexpensive gifts from you mean more to me than one large gift. C 14: I feel close when we are talking or doing something together. B I feel closer to you when you touch me often. E 15: I like it when you compliment my achievements. A I know you love me when you do things for me that you don't enjoy doing. D 16: I like for you to touch me when I walk by. E I like it when you listen to me sympathetically. B 17: I feel loved when you help me with my jobs around the house. D I really enjoy receiving gifts from you. C 18: I like for you to compliment my appearance. A I feel loved when you take time to understand my feelings. B 19: I feel secure when you are touching me. E Your acts of service make me feel loved. D 20: I appreciate the many things you do for me. D I like receiving gifts that you make. C 21: I really enjoy the feeling I get when you give me your undivided attention. B I really enjoy the feeling I get when you do some acts of service for me. D 22: I feel loved when you celebrate my birthday with a gift. C I feel loved when you celebrate my birthday with meaningful words. A 23: I know you are thinking of me when you give me a gift. C I feel loved when you help out with my chores. D 24: I appreciate it when you listen to me patiently and don't interrupt me. B I appreciate it when you remember special days with a gift. C 25: I like to know you are concerned enough to help with my daily tasks. D I enjoy extended trips with you. B 26: Kissing me unexpectedly excites me. E Giving me a gift for no special occasion excites me. C 27: I like to be told that you appreciate me. A I like for you to look at me when we are talking. B 28: Your gifts are always special to me. C I feel good when you are touching me. E 29: I feel loved when you enthusiastically do some task I have requested. D I feel loved when you tell me how much you appreciate me. A 30: I need to be touched every day. E I need your words of affirmation daily. A

A= Words of affirmation; B= Quality time; C=Recieving Gifts; D=Service; E=Physical Touch.

D and I already went on our Valentine's date. (we like to beat the rush!! ) We had a great time going to the city and taking pictures and eating dinner. :) it was a lot of fun. I can't think of anyone that I would rather be with than D. :) He really is my best friend. :)