My husband....the blogger

I just thought I would add a little note letting you all know that Kris is now blogging.
http://kiss-politics.blogspot.com
check it out.
His blog is based on many of the current issues facing our country, politics, religion, etc. He is very insightful and even though you may or may not agree with his points of view or opinions. Go ahead, pop on over and take a gander and leave a comment or two.
Enjoy
And sweetheart.... I love you. Thanks for your opinions and ideals for being able to put into words the thoughts I have been feeling as well. You are amazing. :)

Best Date Ever

I just got back from the best date ever!! What was it you ask? Well I will give you the details. Kris and I dropped of Caitlyn and her friend at our house at 4:30 pm, after 2 hours of watching two girls try on many many outfits. I must say I have a very patient husband who knew it meant the world to his (almost 15 year old) daughter to have him sit and watch her come out and model all sorts of outfits. And I must admit, she has amazing taste! (but more on that later)
So we dropped the girls off and then went to have Mongolian BBQ YUMMY!!!!



Now, this is where the date gets good. It has been WEEKS since I have had the opportunity to talk...just sit and talk....real adult conversation....talking....with my husband. And that is what we did. Our conversation was wonderful, filled with talk of goals, hopes, dreams, kids, work, and just the things of our hearts.
After dinner, we went to....hang on....wait for it....
WALMART!
I know...Can you think of a better place to go while we are out on our date? We looked at all manner of things....well, really we looked at a few things for Caitlyn's birthday, got a few groceries and then headed out again on our adventure. All the while, I got to hold his hand, look into his amazingly blue eyes and feel the warmth of his touch, which still,after 19 years, makes my heart flutter.

Next we went to "the mall"


Again, on our quest for caitlyn's birthday. One of my very favorite smells is the smell of Barnes and Noble Bookstore. We went into the mall through Barnes and Noble and just got to soak in the smells of this wonderful book store! We had such fun looking for things for her and for ourselves as well and the best thing? Again, it would have to be holding my sweethearts hand and seeing the sparkle in his eye.

Lastly, because it was getting late (it was 8:30) we headed to IHOP to share a banana cheesecake dessert.


We spent another hour talking, venting, and just enjoying each others company. So although this date was nothing the world would deem as grand or spectacular, it was the Best Date Ever because I just got to spend 5 uninterrupted hours with my best friend, my spouse, my eternal companion and it was splendid!
Thanks sweetheart for indulging my whims and spending your night with me!

Little Hand

Sometimes poetry hits me when I least expect it. Inspiration comes from many places. I was reading my friend Brittany's blog about her little Caleb starting Joy School and I was thinking of how fast they grow and change.
This little poem just took shape here on this page. Enjoy

Little hand I take in mine
So soft and through mine intertwined
Little fingers, little creases
Little wonders never ceases
Your tiny fingers wrap round mine
If but for a little time

Bigger hands hold mine tight
Crossing the street on the green light
Exploring the world so big and vast
A tree, a bug how long will it last
Holding tight to go here and there
You touch my cheek, my nose, my hair

I grasp your hand so big and warm
and hold it in my very own
One day your hand will guide me too
Just like mine used to do
What comfort your hands bring to me
I love you , my baby you will always be.