tiff, me, ann and Tina. awee my bestest girls. So cute. good times.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
a year of firsts
First year as a married couple, first year going to the superbowl.
I'm so excited that we're going to Arizona tonight! Superbowl here we come!!!!
I'm so excited that we're going to Arizona tonight! Superbowl here we come!!!!
In laws.
It must be hard when you lose a person you've spent 50+ years with. My FIL met my MIL in Germany during the war. It was quite the whirlwind romance they had. MIL was quite the catch back in the day. She seriously resembled Audrey Hepburn. FIL was in the miliary and they met running track. I've heard enough stories from them to know that they faced many battles being the inter racial couple. One year, FIL was recognized for being airman of the year and they were invited to the White house. I think it was 1969 or 1970. They were one of the first interracial couples in the white house, from what I've been told. I'm glad that I got the chance to know my deceased FIL. He passed away April 2, 2007 and it's been a tough year for my Hubby and his mom. FIL didn't get the chance to make it to our wedding, but I know he loved me and he was happy we were getting married. In hindsight, it's sad b/c during the planning process, whenever we tried to involve him by asking for his guest list, he was never really cooperative. He'd just change the subject and now I know that he knew he wouldn't make it to our big day. But I am grateful to have spent 5 years knowing him and hearing his stories. He was the glue in the immediate as well as extended family. I'm most grateful because I'm nosey and ask many questions so I know many stories that I can one day pass on to my future kids about their paternal grandad.
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