The wedding pictures were a hit because as Anna and Leah say "Ohhhh! Mama Pincess!"
My three miracles.
Right before I had the twins. My smile was deceiving. I was feeling miserable! James's smile is deceiving too. HA HA!
Our first "outing" with Raychel. We met James for lunch at a nearby park. Raychel screamed the whole time. This was definitely one of those "tired" pictures. Remember this day, Cecilee?
May 18, 2001The other night, the girls and I were looking through photo albums. It's interesting looking at photos that you haven't seen in a while. So many of the pictures can bring you back in time. Instantly you remember what you were feeling and what you were thinking at that particular moment. As I looked though the albums, I remember feeling tired and stressed and achy in so many of the pictures. Since 2004, life has been a whirlwind of events. I finally feel like things are starting to calm down...that or I am just getting used to the stress. :-) I was enlightened with a more profound appreciation for my James. I'm so lucky that he is my husband! Together we've gotten through some challenging times. I know that we can do anything together. As you might have noticed, I am a music girl. I totally have a soundtrack to my life. This is under my "James" category. The first time I heard this song was actually at a Sarah McLachlan concert (with Lindsay). As I listened to it, I just wanted to cry because it fit my life so perfectly at the time. The twins were still tiny babies and Raychel still needed a lot of medical care. It is just perfect! I'm so thankful to be married to my best friend. He balances my OCD personality in ways no one else can. He makes me laugh like no one else can with his quick wit and dry humor. Love you James!
Every time I look at you the world just melts awayAll my troubles all my fears dissolve in your affectionsYou've seen me at my weakest but you take me as I amAnd when I fall you offer me a softer place to land[CHORUS:]You stay the course you hold the line you keep it all togetherYou're the one true thing I know I can believe inYou're all the things that I desire, you save me, you complete meYou're the one true thing I know I can believeI get mad so easy but you give me room to breatheNo matter what I say or do 'cause you're to good to fight about itEven when I have to push just to see how far you'll goYou wont stoop down to battle but you never turn to go[CHORUS]Your love is just the antidote when nothing else will cure meThere are times I cant decide when I cant tell up from down You make me feel less crazy when otherwise I'd drownBut you pick me up and brush me off and tell me I'm OKSometimes thats just what we need to get us through the day[CHORUS]
6 comments:
Ali,
I totally remember sitting at the concert with you when she sang that song and I remember you leaning over and telling me that you loved it. I am so glad that we have always had Sarah in common, everytime I hear her I think of you and your family. Such good memories. I am so lucky that I have you as my friend, I thank the heavens all the time that I met you because I am not sure what I would have done without you, I would be lost....
I love you!
Yes, I do remember that day! Aren't you glad you don't have to repeat some portions of your life? Of course there are great memories of that time too, but you just wouldn't want to relive anything. Once is enough! I feel that same way about Jenna's babyhood. It was so difficult and so wonderful all at the same time. So many strong emotions. I'm glad things have calmed down, atleast a little.
I'm so glad you have James too. He's such a great guy!
I'm so glad that you have James too!!
He's truly the "brother I never had". I'm thankful that he takes such good care of you and the girls....Nobody could do a better job!
He really is THE BEST! :)
It's 2am and I can't sleep...so I'm reading BLOG's and after reading yours....I am now crying!! What a perfect tribute to James! You two make a great couple!
Angie
That is so sweet! James does balance you out perfect! I'm so glad you have him and that he supports you in whatever you do. I am so thankful that he takes such good care of you and my girls :)
You two are so cute together. You make such a great team. Isn't fun to look back on old memories. By the way thank you so much for my hair cutt and not letting me cut it too short I love it and so does anthony! your family is just adorable!
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