My Cowboy Valentine: Connor

Name: Connor

Submitted by: Kristen Stanford

Why is he your Cowboy Valentine?

This is Connor, my 11 year old son. He will turn 12 on the 14th of June. Connor is my Cowboy Valentine.
Connor is the hardest working 11 year old I've ever met. For the past 2 years he has held a lawn care job in our neighborhood, earning his own money with hard work. He doesn't spend his money frivolously either, he helped to pay for the lawn tractor he uses for his work and bought his own wagon to help make the job easier. In today's age of electronic games and devices, you'd be hard pressed to see Connor doing much more than listening to his favorite music on his ipod if there was something physical to do. In the spring and summer he begs to mow the lawn even if it doesn't need it yet, and come the first snow fall, he can't wait to get the snowblower running!
Connor has 3 sisters and as a result, he's a sweet, caring boy who is considerate of other's feelings. He often spends time reading or playing with his sisters, they are constantly singing and dancing. Connor also likes to make me coffee and help in the kitchen. In fact, Connor, while not always loving to help, is the go to guy when things need to get done. We ask him to do a lot at home because we know he can get the job done and done right, no mater what the job is (Yes, he does laundry and dishes, too!) Connor doesn't ask for much in return, but he really loves all things country, especially music!
Connor is not the best student at school, he learns better from doing things than from classroom learning. This mom, however, couldn't be prouder if he was a straight A student! His heart is as big as they come. Until he's old enough to make some lucky lady a special valentine, I'm so happy to have him as my Special Cowboy Valentine!

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