Taking a moment to reflect on 23 years of Christmases together. I remember opening our gifts at Rich's house, ordering Domino's Pizza for lunch and laying on the sofa listening to music. That was 1986. I bought Rich a yellow & black scarf (he was really into Stryper, the band) and the Better Off Dead Album. Yes, a record album soundtrack from the movie "Better off Dead". Yep, I had him hooked. Rich gave me a beautiful pair of pearl earrings. Unfortunately, he learned right away that I'm not very responsible with jewelery. (23 years later I still here him say.. "Honey, you left your rings on the ....") So the earrings I had to take off at work (I worked for Disney at the time) and put them in my smock pocket and lost one. I was heart broken, I still am.
There are so many wonderful memories. Our first Christmas in our own apartment, we made all of our own ornaments for our tree. Our first Christmas with Zack, then Bekah. Our first Christmas in our house, our first Christmas with Teddy, then Bebe and Blue...we have been very blessed throughout the years. I cherish the memories and I am excited about our future, there are more "firsts" to come.
Yesterday 23 years later, Rich and I spent the entire day alone in our kitchen baking cookies together. I have to say, we are really a good team. It was a fun day and we got so much done. Unfortunately we were so exhausted when we finished baking that the kitchen is still a mess... but that's okay, messes are good when they are a result of doing something fun, right? :)
I have a couple pictures of our baking extravaganza to add, but Rich went to meet up with is brother and father this morning and took the camera and memory card they are on... so stayed tuned!
Peace & Love,
Kim
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