Why, it's #17! Anniversary, that is!

Wow, #17! Feels like we were just tying the knot just recently, not that many years ago. So much has happened over these years, I'm grateful we survived and came out the better for it. Some years were easier than others, but none as easy as now. That's rather ironic, because from a financial standpoint, this has proven to be the most challenging year (the whole paying for 2 households, blah, blah, blah thing), but on many levels, the easiest so far. I guess that speaks volumes, "it's a good thing!"

The best part of being married for so long is that I have such a beautiful and fun family...


We like to go out for our anniversary each year, but this has been a "sick week" for the family. As in, VERY sick, which is also no fun. Let's just say, this was almost a wasted week in every sense of the word. Several folks were interested in our NM home...but no contracts. It's almost like a tease, or a cruel trick someone wants to play. Then, several interested in leasing to own, no contracts. A couple folks interested in leasing, but they want the (already reduced!) price reduced even further. People want Everything for Nothing! No thanks. Did I mention that I feel like SH*T, and people want us to give them our house for nothing?

The redemption, and best part, of the week was Christopher's first concert/recital! There are over 120 kindergartners in his school, so they sang in two sections. Here is his group, he's in the 2nd row from the back, the sixth one from the left. He did a great job!



Continuing on a BEAUTIFUL NOTE...the weekend is perfect!
I woke up this morning to a cute and cuddly boy who was in a great mood. A husband who tried to sleep in but freely gave up hugs and kisses and anniversary wishes. Delivery man brought a gorgeous arrangement of a dozen red roses, which look fantastic in our house, and a lazy day ahead. No cares, no concerns, at least not for today!