Then and Now

24 years ago....we were both were a lot younger, probably a little naive, a few pounds lighter, one of us had more hair and we both know that we were marrying our best friend. We are celebrating 24 years of wedded bliss today, okay so maybe not all 24 years

were blissful but I would not trade them for anything. I still feel like I am married to my best friend. We have weathered the good times and the bad times and have come out stronger. We have survived the ups and downs that come with married life and grown closer despite our trials. We have raised three amazing boys (okay so we are a little bias.) The passion, love and commitment that we had for each other then has only increased today. I love Michael more today than I did 24 years ago. If someone asked me if I would do it all again knowing what I know, would I? The answer is "Yes!" Here's to 24 more years!

Happy Birthday, Tiger!

Has it been 20 years already??? It seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming a new addition to our family...a dark eyed, bald baby boy named Tyler William, nicknamed by his great grand-father Syme, "Tiger Bill." I remember being disappointed at my ultrasound appointment at Christmas because I wanted a girl but I would not trade Tyler for any girl in the world. What an amazing man he is! His sense of humor is priceless and keeps things lively at home. He is generous, compassionate, smart and a blessing in my life. Tyler says that nothing good happens on his birthday. I guess because we have a history on unfortunate incidents occurring on his birthday but I beg to differ. Tyler has been and always will be the best thing that happened on February 26th. His dad and I are so proud of the man he is becoming and the decisions that he is making in his life. Happy Birthday, Tyler!!

Mid-life Crisis....perhaps

I think I may be having a mid-life crisis. I have always worn the sedate pumps...brown, black, white or cream so I decided to go out on a limb and today I bought a pair of red pumps. I have always wanted a pair. I love them!!! I can't wait to wear them.

Spring???

As I type this new entry another winter storm is headed for the valley. I don't know about anyone else but I am getting sick and tired of the snow and cold. I am tired of scraping my windows at 5:30 am so I can go to work, tired of shoveling the walks and driveways, tired of stupid drivers that can't drive in the snow and tired of worrying about the boys driving in the snow. I am so ready for spring. I can honestly say that I am really ready for the hot summer. I could really enjoy some 90 degrees right now...laying by the pool, soaking up the sun, just like a lizard. I get to this point in the winter and it seems like spring will never come. I know it will but it seems like it is taking forever.