Monday, February 2, 2009

HAPPY GROUNDHOGS DAY


Yay!!!!!! One of my most favorite days of the year! 27 1/2 years ago, Royce and I met at Yellowstone, we had our first date in the latter part of January and on Groundhogs Day I came home from work and there in my mailbox was my first gift from Roycee, it was a Groundhogs day present! I was so thrilled, it was a placemat with a picture of the Tetons on it. But the thing that knocked my socks off was that it was a present for Groundhogs Day, now who does that? It was just one more thing in the list of things I was starting to find out about this guy that was making me fall head over heels for him. So every Groundhogs Day we celebrate our love, we try to do something special to let each other know how much we love each other. It's been really fun because we even have a special movie we can watch, "Groundhogs Day!" which helps remind us that we need to be true to who we are and to each other. So this is my gift to Royce today, I want to tell the world how much I love him. He is my hero, he has worked so hard during our marriage so that I could stay home and take care of our babies. He is always so patient and kind, and he puts up with my slight insanity. I don't know what I thought my fairytale life would entail, but he is truly my Prince Charming, he has stood by my side through some pretty tough times and he has helped me laugh through sorrow, and stand when I thought I didn't have any more strength. He is my home, my Eternal companion, and I love him more than I can say.

The other day we saw this beautiful Bull Elk out in our field, so I am going to use him for my groundhog, I think you can tell that he didn't see his shadow and there is plenty more winter for this housebound, cabin fevered crazy lady!

4 comments:

The Neads said...

It still amazes me the animals we saw in your back yard.. That is a really cool picture.. Thanks for checking up on my blog.. it really means a lot.. It has been fun following all your kids's blogs. I love it.. even though I don't get to see your family very much I still feel a part of it.. tell them to keep on keepin' on..
love ya lots

Unknown said...

I love the picture too! I love that you celebrate groundhogs day like all of the other major holidays. How fun to have one more to look forward to. Thanks for being a great support to my family during our times of need. We all love you! You are the best!

The Metzgers said...

I think it is great that you and Uncle Royce have a tradition that is just yours! I love the picture of the Elk. Did you take it? Are you the source of Seri's talent?

Tribe Family Happenings said...

What a sweet tribute to Royce and your love for eachother ! wow you made me a bit teary there a the end... powerful words.
The picture is amazing... hey red bubble would absolutely love that one ! ha ha yes , my obsession . Maybe you ought to get your own account and you could choose a great name like dad (Josephus) of all names that is what he chose.... what would you choose?
Love ya much
your baby sis