Diamonds Are Forever!

Brian and I were laying in bed last night discussing the fact that 10 years ago last night we were getting ready to say "I Do".  We had no idea what the anniversary gift was for 10 years so we decided to google it.  It was diamond.  Let me just say that Brian got lucky when he married me because I am not really into jewelry.  In fact the only jewelry I wear is my engagement ring and wedding band and my necklace with all of my kids names on it.  That's it.  So he's getting off pretty cheap this year I must say.

I love this picture of Brian because, he will probably kill me for putting it up here, but I look at it and see a strong, athletic, goal achieving, perservearing, hard worker, manly man.  He pushes me to be the best I can be in everything I do.  He encouraged me to start running, who am I kidding, walking 5K's.  I am so glad he did because I love them.  I've learned to push past what I don't think I can do and I have beat my time every single race.  Thanks Honey!

I look at this picture and I see a caring, confident, hard working, positive and Godly man.  He was wearing a suit when I first met him 11 years ago and I always thinks he looks dashing. :)

This picture makes me smile from ear to ear.  I knew when we were dating that Brian would be an amazing father and I was so right.  He's caring, loving, encouraging and a human jungle gym for our sweet girls.

Brian, I love you with all of my heart and I count it a priviledge to be your wife.  Thank you for 10 years of laughter, love and for being strong when I needed you the most.  Happy Anniversary!

One Night

ONE NIGHT


Holy cow, are we busy?
running around
getting milk, paying bills
wishing lost socks found

Could we just have one night,
not as parents, not as friends
or grand kids or mourners
trying to make amends,

Just a guy and girl,
just for tonight,
no worries at all
just for one night.

Not as accountants or salesmen,
Or moms or bloggers
Not as 'cookers' or cleaners
Or swimmers or joggers

Just you and just me,
sitting here holding hands,
no need for thinking,
no need for big plans.

Just a guy and girl,
just for tonight,
no worries at all
just for one night.

Tomorrow's for thinking,
for stressing, for kids fighting,
There'll be time for working,
Just not for tonight(-ing)

We've come along way,
Ten Valentine's tonight,
No crying about Janet Jackson tix,
Will that be alright? :)

Just a guy and girl,
just for tonight,
no worries at all
just for one night.

Written by: Brian Lord for his wife

Happy Anniversary

9 years ago today, April 7, 2001, Brian and I said, "I Do". It was one of the happiest days of my life. There are some moments that it feels like yesterday that we got married and other times it feels like it's been 20 years. Not in a bad way, it just seems like we've been through so much in the last 9 years. Through the good and bad times we've been able to lean on one another and cling to the Lord. These last couple of months have been the "clinging" kind of moments. It's during these difficult times I am so glad the Lord brought Brian into my life.

Brian, there is no one else with whom I would want to walk through this crazy life. I am proud to be your wife, best friend and mother of your children. You make me want to be a better person. You inspire me to go for my dreams and never give up. You encourage me when you know I need it. You make me laugh in your own nerdy little way. You are incredibly smart, very handsome, a hardworker, an amazing dad and most importantly of all a spiritual leader for our family.

I love you with all of my heart. Krista