This is a little shout out to JOSH . . . today is our ninth wedding anniversary!  We were married on September 4th, 1999.  It was the sunday of labor day weekend that year . . . a beautiful day on my parent's property.  Our photos were not digital then . . . so I don't have any wedding photos to add here.  Maybe I should scan some . . . I look so young!  (I was only 21!).  Anyway . . . I love you, Josh.  Thank you for creating this life with me!  XOXOXOX

<insert lovely family portrait of Josh, me and the kids (note to self: get lovely family portrait done)>