Tender Mercies

I LOVE traditions. I don't know why, but my guess is that it gives me something to look forward to about holidays. Traditions are just fun! My favorite thing about this tradition is that it doesn't have to cost any money, yet there is meaning behind it. It's simple. Each year we pick a song that represented the previous year. It's also a lot of fun when we hear these songs later because it reminds us of each other. Then, on the evening of our anniversary, we play all of the songs in order and dance to all of them. It is wonderful.  This was our song while we were dating: Smile by Uncle Kracker Our wedding song: Keeper of the Stars by Tracy Byrd Our 1st Anniversary song: Lovin' You is Fun by Easton Corbin  And for our 2nd anniversary, we picked a song that reminds us of our love for Alaska and the many fun memories we have created this past year in this wonderful State.  Alaska, My Home by Midtown Revival (You need to fast forward to...

Only 18 more years to go!  Wait a minute, now that doesn't sound very optimistic!  Let's try again. :-) ...Marshall & I have reached our 2 year anniversary of being in the Army! There may be a lot of years left, but I think today is a great day to celebrate the growth and accomplishment that has taken place over the past two years, instead of looking at all the time that is left.   I know he is the one who goes to work every day, but I am here supporting him at home on a daily basis too, so that is why I gave myself some credit as well.  Our one weekend of summer weather above 50 degrees last weekend. I only wished it would stay! I know many wives out there are probably laughing because it is only two years.  But I love any reason to celebrate and recognize a hard working and determined man!  Over the past two years, Marshall has done so many things, including: -Getting Level 3 Combatives Certified -Promoted to Specialist in ...