7/30/06---Anniversary Number 3!!

Yes, and they said it wouldn't last.  Kim and I recently celebrated our 3rd anniversary--and we're now past 7 years together.  Who knew a woman could put up with me for so long?

She & I were delighted when Kellie & Andy gave us a home made anniversary card.
The words were quite touching....and I thought I'd share them with you....It began:

"Dear Jeff,
       Since you married my mom 3 years ago, I feel like she is different than she was before she met you.  She's a lot happier.  And, I know that I have a read Dad that loves me and cares for me now.  A Dad that knows what to do for me whenever I need to be put back in line or something.
       Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Kellie

Dear Mom,
      Happy Anniversary!!  I know that at first when he met me, he was a little scared because I had that tantrum at Denny's, but he stuck with you and me anyways.  I'm so happy that you married him because now you don't have to raise me and Andy by yourself.  I love you so much!!
Love,
Kellie


Dear Mom & Jeff,
      Happy Anniversary!!  Jeff, you've changed our lives a lot.  Mom, thank you for marrying him, because our lives would be very different if you didn't.
Love you both,
Andy


It seems as though this whole Dad business is agreeing with me.  I'm very proud of my kids.  Just don't tell them....I'm pretty much making up the Dad stuff as I go along.


Last night, to complete the weeklong celebration of our anniversary, we were joined by about 15 friends and family (ahem....although we had a couple of last minute cancellations!!) for a nice evening out at Japan Inn.  Its a Beni-hana style place, where they make your dinner right in front of you.  The dinner was almost as good as the company and it made our anniversary complete.  Its nice to have good friends help you celebrate. 

And now, Kim and I head for year #4.  I've said it before, all I want to do is to make double figures in years with SOMEONE.  Its looking pretty good for Kim....but I've learned that marriage is best when taken one day at a time.  She appears to be a keeper though!!

Later,
Jeff