Looking Forward To...

"Dirty hands, iced tea, garden fragrances thick in the air and a blanket of color before me, who could ask for more?"

~Bev Adams

It's Coming

Are you ready?

It Ain't Easy

     This past weekend we had a few glorious days of warm weather and even spotted the sun peeking through the clouds a few times, but the reality of February has returned today.  The temperature has dropped and heavy cloud cover makes me want to pull the blankets over my head and bid everyone adieu until April.  It was a beautiful weekend though....that memory will have to keep me going until the sun returns.

     The Mr. and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this past Saturday.  We had dated for two years before, which means we've been together for 20 years now.  I often tease that he's known me since I was a teenager (since I was 19 to be exact...I'll let ya'll do the math lol).  After 18 years I do have a bit of wisdom to share, but in no way do I believe we've finished learning about one another.  So, what have I learned?

     I know that the Mr. will probably always leave the peanut butter and jelly out, but it is okay because he also knows how to make my coffee just the way I like it.  I know that his socks will never make it into the laundry hamper and he'll never replace the toilet paper roll, but he will unload the dishwasher and never fuss about the amount I spend on books, so it's all good.  I know that he'll never tell me if I've gained weight, but he'll always tell me how beautiful I look.  I know that he'll never be one of the girls, but he'll always be my best friend and I couldn't ask for anything more.

     I thank God that on February 19, 1993, in this little church...

 I got to marry my best friend.  The last 18 years ain't been easy, but it's been so worth the effort!

Lovelier?

Is there anything lovelier than a gift from someone who knows your hearts desire?  I think not!

For my lovely husband....  Thank you for the much needed  "little happy".