Our Christmas Letter

We have received a few Christmas letters lately and that made me think about what we would write should the need arise: 

January:  
I turned 60 - I never paid much attention to age, but it is a milestone, nonetheless.   The Prince and I went to Florida for a quick get-away.  We spent 10 days together, day and night and we STILL wanted to be together after that!
Happy Birthday: Brianne, Courtney, Dennis, Christian, Lisa, Michael

February:
The Prince and I became officially "engaged".  He surprised me with a pez dispenser and a ring for Valentine's Day.  Yes, "we are one", as he has proclaimed many times.  Two days later, we sat in the waiting room of a hospital anticipating Jamie's birth - "our" first grandchild.
Happy Birthday: Jamie 

March:
Serious renovations continue on the house.  The family room, bathroom and dining room have all been "made-over".  We are now moving the show upstairs!  We have been busy shopping for the Master Suite Project.  

April:
We shared a hospital room for a couple days - Well, he had the bed, I had the chair - but he beat pneumonia in record time!  And the Master Suite is complete!
Happy Birthday: Samantha and Allison

May:
Put my house on the market.  Sold my house.  Short story and a happy ending.

June:
The family grows by another 2 feet!  We welcome Colette!!  We celebrated the Prince's birthday - YES, EVERY YEAR is a milestone!
Happy Birthday: Bobby, Colette, James

July & August:
The 8 weekends of unending "yard work" paid off!  Enjoyed our yard and pool - and was so happy to share the accommodations with our family.... 
Happy Birthday: Aidan, Gretchen, Napoli

September & October
Our renovations continued outdoors.  I earned my "union card" as the Prince taught me how to build decks and erect sheds.
Happy Birthday: Suse, Eve, Michelle

November:
Prepared for the holiday season by putting up "Our first Christmas tree" before Thanksgiving!
Happy Birthday: Brett, Ryan, Stephanie

December:
Looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our enormous family.  So grateful to count our blessings everyday.
Happy Birthday, Oliver!

It's a little boring, but it is OUR life - and WE LOVE IT!

....another blessing....

The Prince and I recently went to my nephew's wedding.  I knew half the people there, many of whom I had not seen in a couple years.  It was truly my pleasure to introduce the Prince as "My Fiancé” to those who had not met him yet. 

It warmed my heart to see how these people (whom I know for decades) warmly greeted my Prince.  They shook his hand and  embraced the moment.  Every single one of them would hug me afterwards (many with tears in their eyes) and say, "It is so good to see you so happy, once again."

There was a lot of love in the room that night..... Sure, it was a wedding and everyone was there for the bride and groom..... But, for a while, I felt like the most loved person there.