Shondaism's

Dear Sweet Teacher,

I have been thinking today about a phrase that you said you a few days ago. As we were driving in the car and you saw a sign for a Chrsitmas craft show, you said, "If I could go to that I would be as happy as a pig in a trough." It reminded me that you have a language and words all to yourself.

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I love you because of the way that you express yourself!

Wrapping, Wrapping Paper and Boxes

Dear Christmas Present -

This is the year for wrapping paper. We have gone through roll after roll. We have wrapped so many presents that we have ran out of boxes and had to run to the store to buy more..:( You know, watching you over the past few days has reminded me of the care that you take of something special. You add that little touch. Whether it is wrapping presents, making a meal, or buying a gift.

I love you because you add the little touches to my life.

The Imax and The Christmas Tree

Dear Sweet Bottom -

This weekend we went downtown to watch Polar Express in the Imax theater. I will never forget the look on the kids faces as they saw the large screen and then together we got to share in this wonderful Christmas movie. Afterwards we ate at the ESPNzone (one of my favorite places) and then walked to see the National Christmas Tree on the Whitehouse lawn.

Although the night was not all that we hoped that it would be or all that we expected I want to know that there is no one else that I would want to share these expereinces with. You are my one true love...

I love you because of who you are not just the experiences we share...

Happy Birthday To Me

Yesterday was my birthday. I won't tell you which one because you already know. I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciated all the little things you did to make that day special.

Thank you for waking up with a smile on your face and joy in heart because it was my birthday.
Thank you for taking me to lunch - the place I wanted (Pizza - you know me so well)
Thank you for sending little love noted to me througout the day.
Thank you for making me a special dinner - cola chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and bread...

Thank you for your very special card.
Thank you for the Apples to Apples game from the kids
Thank you for the watch.
Thank you for the special birthday cake (shaped like a football) it was wonderful

But most of all thank you for making each day of my life special. I love you because you make everyday like a birthday....

Christmas Lights in the Daytime...

Dear Light of My Life -

Yesterday I had a new experience with you. We were down in Newport News VA and went to the park where we shared our first kiss. They had their Christmas lights up for people to drive through in the evening. However, we couldn't be there at night so we decided to drive through the lights and act as if they were lit up. We had such fun and I deeply enjoyed laughing with you. We saw toy soilders, fish, shells, santa, presents and so many more things...

After we drove through the lights, we drove back through them to get to our spot. There in our spot we shared some kisses that I will always remember.

I love you because you help me to see things like I have never seen them before.

Christmas Shopping and more shopping -

Dear Christmas Bunny -

This past weekend was declared Shonda's shopping day! Now, you know that I love to shop and spend time with you, but you have a way of taking Christmas shopping to a whole new level. We decided that you would spend Sunday shopping while I watched the kids. I will never forget the look on your face when you returned. I could see joy deep down inside. It wasn't because you went and found something for yourself, but rather because you were able to find presents for the people that meant the most to you in your life. You so love making other people happy!

This day reminded me of another day that we shared together recently...the day after thanksgiving. We stayed up all night (me, most of the night) so that we could be at Wal-Mart at 5:30 a.m. to get the best deals. this was a once in a lifetime experience, and I mean for me a ONCE in a lifetime expereince - lol. No, I really enjoyed the experience, but more so I enjoyed you in the experience....

I love you because you make every holiday a great holiday. Thank you.

Christmas is in the Air

Dear Christmas Bunny -

This week we went and got our Christmas tree to put up. We went out to Butler's Orchard and could not find the tree that we wanted and so we made our way to Home Depot. After shaking and unwrapping many trees we finally picked the one. I just knew that whatever tree we would pick you would make beautiful. We got it home and put it into the stand. The kids put their ornaments on and before the night was over Christmas filled the house.

You have a way of making the holidays come alive. I look forward to each day with you, but the holidays you make very, very special.

I love you because you are the best gift that I have ever received....