Happy Anniversary to Us

Today is Paul and my anniversary. We've been married 19 years! I still remember walking down that aisle in that little country church like it was yesterday. I must admit that I thought I was the luckiest girl in the world that day, and this has been proven true throughout the years. Yes, we've had our difficult times through the marriage, but Paul always made me feel loved and secure through all the hard times. We didn't let infertility tear us apart and ended up with a beautiful adopted daughter more precious than we could've ever imagined. We wouldn't trade her for a biological child today. Paul has encouraged me to live each day to its fullest and to be a risk taker. How else would I have left my roots and moved to Keysville, VA? We have been blessed with a wonderful family on both sides. He adores my mom and has fond memories of my dad, and I absolutely love all of his siblings, nieces and nephews. We have had so many awesome trips together (and some that he even let me take without him... including one to come-- Germany!) So I just wanted to say, Happy Anniversary, Paul. I love you.

Kiara's Quote of the Day: (To reiterate the fact that, yes, Paul and I have had our hard times...) Kiara quietly witnessed a disagreement between us and interjected..."Ya know, I heard everything ya'll said... and it wasn't pretty!" Age 5

New Computer

We had to replace our virus-infested computer with a new one, so I've been busy setting up my e-mail, adding bookmarks, and learning the nuances of Vista. Still haven't been able to get my pictures and Roselawn documents off of the last one. For that I think we'll call in an expert. I can't even get it to boot up. Lesson learned.. back up everything right away- on an external drive if possible.

Life outside of the technological realm is going well. We're all off for Labor Day but don't have anything special planned. Just hangin' around the house relaxing, I guess. Should probably be turning over two room from guests that left recently, but maybe that can wait. There's not a whole lot to do around Keysville, although we did go to the high school football game on Friday night, and friends came over last night to "porch sit" with us. I'll be taking a break from small town living to go to GERMANY in November with my mom and brother! Looking forward that.

Kiara's Quote: Looking at the inspection sticker and county decals on the car windshield, Kiara asked, "What'd you have to do to win those stickers?"