Happy Anniversary

Tomarrow is our 21st wedding anniversary, and over the last 21 years I wouldn't have wanted to spend it with anyone else. Bob is truly a remarkable man. We have our annual date which is "Black Friday" shopping. The last couple of years we have felt nothing really was needed to get up that early, but we continue to wake up at 5 something...and both jump out of bed and begin our shopping day. This year was no exception...we woke up determined to sleep in...but low and behold Bob was down the stairs and me following closely behind him before 6 a.m. Again, we had a fun time...getting the little "Black Friday early bird specials". We crossed off individuals from our list and went home for early wrapping. This year we even met everyone for dinner at On The Border. I love the holidays and time spent with our ever growing family.


I just want to bottle up these special times so I can look back and feel what I do today...the love I have for everyone of my children and their spouses (those that are married). Our family has really grown close since our arrival in Texas. First, with Robbie and Stephanie and then when Katy and Tyler were born. I am so glad they all communicate with eachother, especially when times are tough. We really saw what it takes this year...so glad we all came together when we needed to. As 2009 comes to an end, I am really looking forward to the new year and the new adventures we will have as a family, especially since Stephanie and Katy will be graduating from college and high school.

To all those friends and family that have helped us this year with one of the hardest things I know our family has ever had to go through....THANK YOU!!!! You will never be forgotten for the love that you have shown our family.

Now it's time to get ready to say good-bye to 2009 and a big Texas HELLO to 2010.