{Happy Anniversary}

On August the 7th we celebrated our 18th Anniversary!

So hard to believe that we've been together 22 years now.

Seems like it was literally yesterday he came strolling into the

little drive-in I was working at. :)

We tried for a little photo session by the only two

residing photographers in training in my house.

Let's just say, it didn't go so well! 

But, it's pretty funny!

The majority could never be printed as they are so blurry.

Noah fell off the fireplace with camera in hand.

Both landed well. :)

 80% of them look like the ones below. ;)   

 The session was almost over here. ;)

A little distraction to my left with another child about to fall.

And, here, we called it a  wrap! 

Happy Anniversary Babe!

Our life has been about as chaotic as that mini-photo

session, but there is absolutely no one in this world I

had rather be in the midst of all of our chaos with! :)

I love you!!! 

xoxo! 

{on purpose}

I didn't post this yesterday.

On purpose.

It is always SUCH a bittersweet thing. 

And, yesterday in all of the hustle and bustle of work,

I actually had not thought of it yet. Until my brother

reminded me.   My daddy's birthday. 

And, not just any birthday.

A milestone birthday.

His 80th birthday.   

It is so strange to think or type that.

I only knew him for 15 years.

I last knew him when he was 55. 

Yes, he had late in life babies. :) 

That means I've been without him for 25 years.

That really stinks. 

I can't even type it without tears burning my eyes.

And, a huge lump in my throat.

It just really makes me sad.

The only good thing is knowing where he is?

I wonder if he had cake?

It wouldn't surprise me. 

I hope he did. 

I have tears falling on my keyboard.

That is exactly why I stuff so much. 

It's just easier. 

A lot easier. 

Happy Birthday Dad!

I miss you so much my heart could break.

On a happy note.

Yes, there can be happy in the middle of utter sadness.

Yesterday was also my brother and sweet sister in law's

17th wedding anniversary.  

I am VERY proud!

Dad would be VERY proud! 

Psalms 147:3  He heals the broken hearted, binding up their wounds.