36th Anniversary

 Kelli and I had our 36th wedding anniversary today. I had turned 21 just two days before we got married. And she was 18. Just a couple of kids! 
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then. We more or less finished growing up together.  Been through a lot together her and I. We have three adult children and 5 grand-kids so far.  
We've packed a lot of living in the past 22 1/2 years since we've been here.  We love living here on the land and in this little Northwoods community where everyone knows your name. Can't think of a better place to live, though we both wouldn't mind going south for a couple months in the winter as the winters can be a bit long.  Still haven't figured out a way to do that just yet, but I definitely have a few idea's up my sleeve!   

Kelli and I both enjoy a certain degree of adventure. Nothing too wild, but just enough to scratch that itch. We spent the last week in our log cabin for a little anniversary retreat and that feels like adventure enough spending intentional time together connecting and reconnecting, talking and thinking about the future.  We can never think of a better place to go on our anniversary so we usually wind up staying home and spending time in the cabin.  
Last Saturday Kelli and I and part of the family went out in the woods in search of a Christmas tree and found a dandy!  We usually opt for a purchased tree from some friends who grow them because ours are usually a bit thin from growing in such density.  However this one was kind of out in an open area and filled out just right.  Couldn't have been a nicer tree!  It was a great moment with our kids and grandkids to go out together in the chilly air and bring back a family center piece for the season.  Sharing life with people you love is what life is all about.  

Until Next Time