As I relax by the beach, I reflect on my life and how fortunate I have been. I have loving grandparents, a caring father, a thoughtful stepmother, beautiful siblings, and now a devoted, loving, and yes, a bit possessive husband. My little sunshine, Avery, my daughter, adds to my joy. Life truly has been wonderful. I chuckle to myself, "Someone is enjoying the view without us." It’s Lyon, holding our baby, who beams with delight as she spots me. Who says marriage isn’t pure bliss, especially with someone who loves you as much as you love them? "What view are you talking about? The best view is right here beside me," he laughs as he joins me. Avery reaches out for me, and I scoop her up into my arms. Like father, like daughter; I carried her for nine months, and she emerged looking just lik

