Thursday, November 4, 2010

BUCKET LIST

Accomplish ((at least)) one of these per year

Keep a journal & write in it EVERYDAY for a year
Write down 5 things we are grateful for EVERYDAY for a year
Read the ENTIRE Bible!
Attend the Olympics
Save ((at least)) $20 per week for a year
Box suite @ a Professional game...Cowboys, Dodgers, Kings
Attend a Lakers Game
Stay @ a bed n breakfast
Room service
Egypt
Oktoberfest in Germany
Carnival in Venice-Italy
Renew our vows under a waterfall
Sleep in a castle
Day of the Dead in Mexico
Go to Super Bowl
Go to Little League World Series
Cherry Blossom Festival in Wa, DC
Alaska
London eye
Big Ben
House of Parliament
Fly first class
Stay in an ocean front cabana
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Visit Ireland
Kiss the Blarney Stone
NYC for Christmas
NYC for Thanksgiving
Times Square for NYE
Carriage Ride thru Central Park
Costa Rica-rain forest
Christ the Redeemer
Roman Colosseum
Parthenom
Go on a cruise
Marry my VERY BEST friend
Sew a quilt
Finish a scrapbook
Pay for some1 in line behind me
Start a blog
Invest in the stock market
Start a successfull small busn
Have our home be used in a movie
Be an xtra in a movie
Sexy pixs for my man
White water rafting
Fire/own a gun
Get to and STAY an at my ideal weight
Become a home owner
Be debt free
Be a mommy
Adopt a child
Own a dog
Live in another state
Swim with dolphins
Celebrate 50 PLUS years with my WONDERFUL Hubby
Camp on the beach
Donate hair to locks of love
Own a boat
Own a trailer/motorhome

Saturday, June 12, 2010

The story of us !

1. They were born 9 years apart
2. in Sunny So. Cal..
3. and they’ve yet to live elsewhere.
4. They first met in 2007…
5. in the parking lot of Home Depot.
6. It was Memorial Day weekend.
7. She caught his eye…
8. and he caught hers.
9. He attempted his best pick up lines.
10. She was a bit jaded.
11. They exchanged numbers…
12. and talked all night long.
13. They realized just how much they had in common.
14. He told her about a relationship he was just getting out of.
15. She had concerns.
16. Is he ready? Is this a rebound? Is the x the stalker type?
17. She left on a week long vacation.
18. He called EVERYday.
19. She looked forward to the calls.
20. He couldn’t wait to have her home.
21. She couldn't wait to see him again.
22. He set up a date to see her the day after she arrived home.
23. She didn’t want anything “serious”
24. and neither did he.
25. They continued to date
26. He became her best friend
27. and she became his.
28. They grew…
29. into their first “grown up” relationship.
30. He told her he loved her
31. She replied I love you MORE
32. For their first Christmas, he gave her earrings…
33. and she still wears them.
34. They wanted “this” to work
35. She joined his church
36. They went to growth groups…
37. together
38. & separately
39. They put Christ as their center.
40. It was better than he could have imagined...
41. and sweeter than she could have hoped
42. They talked about marriage.
43. He wanted to spend a lifetime with her
44. and her with him.
45. She prepared for their date at the comedy club…
46. he prepared to propose.
47. They chose October 2009 to celebrate the coming together of their lives.
48. She said I DO
49. He responded FOREVER!
50. They joined their hearts and became an instant family of 3.
51. They moved into their home..
52. and built a foundation of which to grow.
53. They learned together what it meant to be husband and wife.
54. They created traditions and adventures…
55. They tightly knitted together the thread of their family..
56. both near…
57. and far.
58. They lived each day in gratitude.
59. The weekends became filled with family, friends and …
60. “date nights”
61. OUR FAVORITE.
62. They planned new journeys
63. The hills and rocks of Utah
64. the river and city of Sacramento
65. the canyons of Azusa
66. the bright lights of Vegas
67. Each new adventure creating precious memories.
68. They have movie nights
69. and picnics at the park.
70. They lazily lie and read
71. or talk..sharing stories of their day.
72. He still buys her roses
73. and she still leaves him love notes.
74. They are passionate about God
75. and enjoy growing in their faith.
76. We feel God calling us to adopt.
77. We are researching our options.
78. We will wait
79. and pray
80. for our perfect gift from the Father
81. to join our family.
82. New trips and memories along the way.
83. One day the started a simple blog
84. to share their journey & crazy adventures.
85. He is still madly in love…
86. and she still head over heels.
87. Together they ponder what tomorrow will hold
88. they create goals and confidently trust in the One who holds their future
89. for they know their story is just beginning…
90. To be continued!