Today is the most wonderful day of the year for me. This is the day that my dearest friend became my sweet husband thirteen years ago. We have been through so much through the past years, my husband’s disability and four-year fight with social security, my PCOS-induced infertility, college, my change of career paths, sickness and family death. Through it all, we have remained side-by-side, united, best of friends and a little more in love with each day that passes. There are those days when my stress and hormones get the best of me and I could just smack him – don’t we all have those days – but I thank God for making this sweet and caring man just for me. Happy Anniversary To Us!
Added Note: My husband took me to the coziest, most wonderful little spot for dinner, The Library. We have several friends who love to relax after a long day in this quiet little spot but we haven't had the opportunity to try it out. Well, tonight was our night. We were greeted by twinkling white Christmas lights, a winding brick walkway, an old wooden porch, and the friendliest hostest & staff you could ever ask for. Although we didn't have a reservation, they took us right in when they found out it was our anniversary, gave us the best table in front of the fireplace complete with drippy candles, lush cushy chairs and the crackling fire. Our dinner was amazing, the best ribeye steak these Texas beef eaters have ever placed in their mouths! And then there was DESSERT!!! Our lovely waitress brought out this beautiful display...Italian Cream Cake, Chocolate Layered Mouse, Coffee Ice Cream Cake. OMG, it was heavenly! This is most certainly our new go-to place to reconnect, unwind and enjoy a quiet evening. Wish you were here!
The Happy Couple at 13 Years & Counting!
Today was a trying and tearful day, a day our family has dreaded for many months. My sister's youngest son, Jared, said goodbye to all of us today. This was the last time we will see him for many, many months. Jared serves his country in the U.S. Army and will be flying out to Afghanistan on Monday for his second tour. We surprised Jared with a family send-off dinner at Johnny Carino's this evening. I was busy with my camera, catching sweet little moments and documenting memories for each of us to carry in our hearts - brother and sisters saying good-bye, the mom kissing her son one last time, grandma sending her young grandson off to war. Please say a prayer for this sweet young man each night as he is fighting for our country. He will be policing and securing convoys in a dark and troublesome place as we live, play, relax and enjoy the comforts of home.
My dear sweet niece Ashley gave me the cutest card..about the QUEEN's B-Day and the best gift you could ever receive...a gift certificate to my favorite department store so I can pick out what I want! Hmmm those 800 thread count sheets I saw on sale are calling my name!
Mom surprised me with the most beautiful set of jewelry, jade and sterling silver necklace, earrings and pendant. I had asked for it months ago when we saw it and I had completely forgotten about it. What a nice surprise!
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