I met my best friend, man of my dreams, beloved babe when I was 14 or so. He had my eye from the first day; we were friends although I wanted more, but so glad we didn't date then. When I was in college we started dating; I remember our first dates~hiking and taking photographs, eating french bread and cheese at the beach, going dancing, discussing life plans. I knew by our third date that he was the one I wanted to spend my life with. It took him a little longer to come around, but that was part of the chase. I remember water skiing with him, being amazed at his skill on the water as well as on the tennis courts. My mom and dad always loved him and knew he was the best match for me, I have no doubt that the Lord made our match in heaven. There were so many adventures; camping and going to Oahu. Dreams of the future. The sports cars we had, the fun we had rebuilding them. Our days were filled with thoughts of a future; love filled our hearts. I so remember this day; our wedding day filled with such joy and happiness.
This was the John Travolta era; Saturday Night Fever was all the rage. As I look back on these photos and all of our memories, the love in my
heart makes me smile. Babe, do you remember taking disco lessons before
our wedding so we could dance like the movies; I was so shocked to see
that my brother and I danced so much alike. The blessing of a brother and sister in law who paid for our wedding reception and became the best friends we could have. Our song "Always and Forever", which we still love. The hand blown glass cake topper that was smashed to smithereens in the Loma Prieta earthquake. Those skeptics who said we wouldn't make it; we have proved otherwise though. What an amazing adventure it has been; I wouldn't trade one minute of it. As I look back on these photos and all of our memories, the love in my heart makes me smile. The Lord gave me the best husband I could possible want or have dreamed of and I'm so thankful for you! The friends we made and spent time with; the camping trips at Fallen Leaf Lake and Tahoe. Our days weren't always
easy but you worked hard to make a good life for us.
Our first home and our first born daughter. It was a magical time for us; starting a family and having such fun together. Before we knew it, we had another daughter who blessed our lives. All the fun we had with them; do you remember driving in the Corvette with them? Days spent at parks and lakes and my dad's swimming pool. More camping and fun adventures, the years passed quickly and then a move to a new area and settling in as our girls got older. The weekends spent on the wave runner, you also coached soccer and going to all the sports events. Camping at Hendy Woods with the girls; the cross country trips we took-incredible family times. Cross country skiing and winter get aways in the mountains, to enjoy snow. Remember all the family weekends at Lake Pillsbury and the tiny cabin. The years flew by; we are blessed with the most incredible daughters! Before we could think about life, our girls were flying the coop and building a nest of their own. Oh the joy at and seeing them married to incredible men who mirror you more than you realize, the joy at being grandparents! The changes that came with our move out of California; you've never left our side, even if you'd rather be in Hawaii. Embracing retirement and being able to go on a few more vacations. Ziplining on Kauai, more fun times with friends. Our upcoming cruise to Alaska; what fun and adventures we will have.
You are such an incredible man, husband, friend, father and grandfather
and I'm so thankful for every day together we have. I am more in love with you today than I ever thought possible; you are still the One!!!!
Always and Forever. Nor
"You're Still The One"
(When I first saw you, I saw love.
And the first time you touched me, I felt love.
And after
all this time, you're still the one I love.)
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
Ain't nothin' better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad we didn't listen
Look at what we would be missin'
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night".
Friends~We will be going out for dinner but our main celebrating will be done in July on our cruise. I truly am the luckiest girl in the world; I am so thankful for this man God gave me. We had a great weekend: a 10 mile bike ride, bonfire with one daughter and her family, Father's Day Celebration, as well as doing chores around the house. I hope you had a wonderful weekend, filled with love.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Noreen
