When I Pause To Remember~

When I pause to remember I remember love notes written on Sno-Balls and walks in the rain to remember. I remember carriage rides at Crown Center and hunting high up in the trees. I remember finding out that your favorite color was yellow~ which still makes me smile. I remember Christmas tree farms, Jingle and a bubble gum ring in my stocking. I remember Port Washington ~ what a time to remember. I  remember biking around Mackinaw Island, and fudge. ( Oh~ dreamy fudge) I remember that sweet little house on Folsom~ Love grew in small spaces. I remember little girls with long braids and tie dyed t-shirts. I remember our little papoose and a chubby faced baby boy.  I remember Chevy pieces all over my floor and you building me a new kitchen to die for. I remember a Queen Ann Mansion and the great score $$$. I remember driving lessons and midnight boys. I remember pool parties, graduations, and an Airman on the front porch. I remember Principal of the Year. I remember building our dream home in the country. (Don't get any ideas because I am not doing that no more.) I remember bon fires, smores and camping by the pond. I remember a few tears scattered here and there like crying all the way home from Oklahoma City and the silent attic floor. I remember the day we watched her walk out the door and thought we wouldn't survive~ to only do it two times more. I remember the heartache of saying goodbye to her sweet little face. I remember watching you transition from Daddy to Dad and my heart just melts to see you as Papa.

I remember just how sweet our love grew through it all~ I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world.

 When I pause to remember all these memories~ I am excited that we will continue to make more.