Alldredge Almanac

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

25 Years

25 years
That’s how long it’s been
Since you came into my life.
You brought me happiness
And joy
From the moment I saw you.
You meant love
And commitment,
Hard work and sacrifice.
You’ve been a part of my life,
Every single day for
25 years.
Now, you’re gone.
Leaving me with tears
And sorrow.
My heart broke
When I noticed
That a part of you was gone.
I searched
But you were nowhere-
Not to be found.
I couldn’t watch
As the rest of you
Was taken away from me.
But I realized -
The love, commitment,
Joy and happiness -
They are still there.
You were only the symbol.
All of it's still here
In my heart for
25 years.

Notice anything missing?

Doug put this ring on my finger (the engagement part of it) 25 years ago this month. Here it is - off my finger after all this time! (well - it's been off a short time during those years!)
In fact - I haven't taken it off in probably 2 years - so I endend up having to have it cut off.

Should I get a completely new setting - or just a new diamond in my old one and have it fixed up? I'm leaving it up to Doug - maybe he'll surprise me with one or the other on our 25th wedding anniversary!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Our little 1 year old!

One year ago today Doug and I became Grandparents to the cutest little girl - our sweet EmmaLee. She is so adorable. She is very dainty and quiet (the opposite of Carson!).

She has the biggest, bluest, prettiest eyes and an enchanting smile. How we love our little girl!

Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

He's how old?

My wonderful husband celebrated his ? birthday last week. It was a fun week - but I didn't get much blogging done - so here Doug's Birthday!

He got these fly shooters - one from Dani and the other from EmmaLee!

In case you can't tell - his cake is decorated like a baseball hat - done by Mikel and Kris. The little cake to the side was the leftover from cutting the cap for the hat - so they decorated it like a football! (Matt tried to get all the candles on the hat cake - but it didn't quite work out) Hmm - wonder how old Doug is?

Doug is such a wonderful man. He is a great father - and even a better husband. I think he was happy with his birthday cake, ice cream and gifts! He deserved more - but I did the best I could! (I could go on and on about how great he is - but I'll hold myself back)

I love you Doug!

Freebies on your birthday!

Don't you love getting things for free? I do. It is lots of fun when you can get it on your birthday too! I mentioned before about a blog I love - Freebies4 Mom. Well - as part of that blog they have a list of places that give you free stuff for you birthday. So - if you have a birthday coming up soon - or someone in your family does - check this site out http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/search/label/birthdays and sign up today! Yea for birthdays!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Plumber anyone?

The kitchen sink had been leaking down the hose on the faucet (all in one faucet/sprayer).

It has a lifetime warranty for parts - so we ordered parts and they came today. Doug went to replace them - and they didn't send all that we needed and what they did send - wouldn't work.

His 1/2 - to hour job kept going - going- and going. He finally went and bought a new faucet. Things didn't get any better - he can't get the old one out of there and well - some other problems. He finally gave up about 10 pm. So - no water in my kitchen.

Anyone know a good plumber to call on Monday?

It's My Turn!!

Carson and EmmaLee are learning to be good friends - but they are also learning to fight over toys. Let me tell you - EmmaLee doesn't back down from Carson - she gives it right back, even if she is 6 months younger!

First - EmmaLee got on the little truck to ride - then Carson got her off if it and climbed on. She wasn't taking that from him and started pushing and pulling on his shirt.