Love

I have so much to be thankful for – in no particular order.

1.) Electricity – we had ours knocked out by a huge storm up here in the pacific northwest. Four days without power will make you a thankful geek or geekette as soon as it comes back on. :)

2.) A new house – new to us anyway. Two years new to be exact. I feel like a queen we have so much more room and no more smelly moldy closets to deal with. (whew)

3.) A husband who loves me and makes me happy.

4.) Family who loves me and supports me and my decisions.

5.) Friends and community who touch my heart again and again with their kindness and love. Our wedding was beautiful, just beautiful – and it was all because of our wonderful friends and family.

 

I hope you too are having a wonderful day!

 

Three more days until I’m cruising on my honeymoon with my new hubby! Pics to follow soon!

Our wedding was wonderful. It was dreamlike and happier than I ever could have imagined it to be. We have wonderful friends and family; they made our day sweeter for all being together and celebrating with us. We know how busy all of our friends and families lives are. For them to take time out and for lots of them to fly/drive long trips to be with us – well, there are no words for how it makes us fee – l other than, totally loved.

There was only one damper on the evening. Someone decided to lift Chris’ tablet. The very tablet he read his vows from. Now I’m not going to let this ruin our special day though I must confess being hurt that a guest may have taken it. I say it was a guest because the Club pulled all the surveillance videos and combed through them for hours and hours just to be sure it wasn’t any of their employees. We got a phone call from the manager saying she has a “strong feeling” she knows who took it. There were only two people in the area where the tablets were being held and only an hour between when they were dropped off by our attendents and when they turned up missing.

Chris and I have a 1pm appointment today to go in and watch the videos. Ugh. I’m not looking forward to this. I’m really hoping it’s someone I don’t know. Hard to be true since we had an intimate wedding with close friends.

I’m a bit heartbroken but mainly just worried about who would take it and why? Are they in trouble that we don’t know about? Do they need money? Why? I think that’s the worst burning question – why would anyone take that specific tablet? Our purses were all open in view while we were all dancing and drinking and chatting. So why take the computer and not money if you were in “need”

I’m going to go watch the video because we should. Afterward I don’t want to let this upset me. If the tapes are conclusive then we will ask the person in the video – if they have it. If they aren’t I’m ready to let this go and move on.

Chris, I love you. You are the reason I believe in sappy love songs and happy endings. Thank you for all the ways you make my life better. You are an inspiration. Your love is a foundation on which I lean. It gives me confidence to be more than I ever have.

You’ve taught me that loving myself and doing that which makes me happy does the whole world good. You are all the things one hopes for in a life partner. I am lucky beyond comprehension to get you all to myself.

You are kind, considerate, loving, thoughtful, and full of life. You listen when I need an ear. You are strong when I’m weak and loving when I’m crabby. You pick up the pieces when they’ve all fallen down and help me move on to the next chapter when I’m too weak to push forward.

You are my solid – the person I can turn to for anything and know deep in my heart that you will do what you can to help me no matter if you agree with me or not. You are a man of integrity, passion, and much love.

I’m privileged to be your partner in this life – and I vow to do my very best to be all these things to you my friend, my soul mate.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend!

Chrissy-poo surprised me tonight with the gift… they’re awesome! I’ll never, ever take them off. You can see in this photo a second hole that’s a little red, because the setting was just a bit too big for it. They’re the best diamond earrings ever!!!

You can’t see the sparkle very well in the photo, but they really do look wonderful.

One of my “stocking presents,” from Chris - for Christmas, was a little daily calendar that includes Words of wisdom. I'm going to try and remember to post them here daily. I cut the date off and keep the little quotes to include in cards and notes for friends and family. Here are some favorites I thought I'd share with you all before mailing them off to my Grandmother. (Mawie)

“I rather like my stumblings. Sometimes they lead me to some pretty neat places.” – Jennifer Aniston

“If you try to measure the future you will never risk the present. Playing it safe. A ghastly game.” – Catherine Deneuve

“No matter where you live or how old you are, you can decide to change your life. That's amazing.” – Angelina Jolie

And my current favorite…

“Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.” – Martha Graham

Thank you for the calendar Chris, I really enjoy it, daily.