25 years & still counting...

On our wedding day ~ June 6, 1987

On our 25th Wedding anniversary ~ June 6, 2012

I cannot believe we have just celebrated this significant anniversary!!! Our 25 years together as husband and wife have held many many wonderful and happy times and also some very deep valleys and trials. I'm so thankful that we have weathered the storms and quite frankly some days I didn't know if we would. As we were sitting as dinner last night {at Chaps...thank you Celeste} we started reflecting over the last 25 years. There are times that made us literally SMILE out loud and others that brought tears to our faces. The past is in the past and for that I am one grateful human being! Forgiveness & fresh starts are a very cherished aspect of our marriage. 

We have the privilege of sharing our wedding anniversary with Grandpa Bernie & Grandma Lorraine {who passed away the day before on June 5th}. They were a big part of our conversation at dinner. We have always loved sharing our special day with our precious grandparents. Jim and I both were able to take turns going to Bothell , Wa to care for Grandma Lorraine during the last month as we knew she was in her last days. She talked so much about Grandpa on these visits and that was so sweet to me. She had been so lonely since he passed away 5 years ago.

 It made me thankful for the time I do have here on earth with my beloved!

Just because I know everyone loves to see pictures of sheer DELICIOUSness...

Our dinner at CHAPS

Chicken skewers in peanut sauce ~ YUM ~

Maple bacon wrapped salmon ~ DELIGHTFUL ~

Flat iron steak with brie & parmesan topping ~ MELT IN YOUR MOUTH GOOD 

Triple chocolate mousse ~ HEAVENLY ~

Here's to many many more...