Kristin and Broc's Wedding.. A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

I truly LOVE all of these people. I have loved them since my mom married their uncle in 1990.
My mother divorced their uncle..then years later their uncle died.. but to say the least.. these cousins and I share an unconditional bond that even divorce and death can't break. At the reception, we did the same things we use to do at our Man-Maw Charlie's. We sang and dance at the top of our lungs. I actually felt like that ten year old girl from way back then. I had all of my cousins that I spent time with on a daily basis all in the same room once again. I cannot describe just how happy this made me feel. These are the people that I grew up with and these are the people that no matter what.. I will always love. The wedding was so pretty and Kristin made a beautiful bride. I am so honored to have spent the evening with a great group of people..

Ten years....

Yes, today is Valentine's Day and no, I'm not that type of girl that gets worked up over this holiday. Chris normally asks me what I want and I always follow with nothing. I'm not the type of girl that has to be shown love on a certain day. If you love me, then tell me everyday.. just don't wait for Valentine's Day.

In a few days, four to be exact, Chris and I will celebrate ten years of marriage. Ten whole years of marriage. Ten years of the exact same thing day in and day out. Our love is not a surprising love, It's a love that we know will be there day after day. Chris keeps his feet totally on the ground.. I like to keep my feet on the ground as well, but I also like to keep my head in the clouds. I can say that after ten years he is the same person that I married on that cold February evening. He is solid, he keeps his business to himself, and he stands by me when I'm not so solid. He doesn't put up a fuss for what he wants, he doesn't throw a fit and sure doesn't let emotions take over. He is as solid as a brick wall. At times, it is so very frustrating for him to be so sold and routine. I have to be honest, and say that I am grateful for him being that solid partner. I do believe Chris was put in my path for numerous reasons, but most of all for being a solid spouse. God knew that I was not a solid person and he knew that I needed Chris to keep my balance in this forever changing world.