Our New Dog - Adopted

My new mommy -

Thank you for picking me. I so enjoyed our first visit at the humane society. Of all the people I met you by far was my favorite. I kept hoping that it was me that you were going to pick. And then when you brought the kids, I just loved them so much and already felt like I was a part of your family.

I was so sad this week when I didn't see you again...I started to lose hope! But then yesterday you came back and I was so excited. This time you were carrying a leash and I was hoping that you had come to take me home...and you did! :)

I was so excited in the car, I couldn't wait to see you and the kids. Then I got to go to the store. I loved picking out treats and hearing the woman in the gromming part tell me how beautiful I am. I picked out my bed and then I picked out my crate (I knew I wouldn't like that part, but I wanted to make you happy.)

Then you surprised me by taking me to the dog park. I loved meeting the other dogs. I loved running and playing and sniffing. Thank you for protecting me from the big dog... :)

Then finally home. When I saw the house I tried to run in and I got so excited I flipped over....The hosue was the best - it looked like you had cleaned it just for me! Then I met the cats :( but I think we can be friends if they quit clawing my face and hissing at me...but you loved me and that is all that I cared about.

I was so tired by the end of the day. I slept so good last night - finally home :)

The dog with no name....

My Chocolate Barbie

True Story: So we were at church yesterday and Shonda was wearing all brown. As she was at the front table arranging papers, a little 6 year old girl came up to her said, "You look just like Chocolate Barbie!"

Yes, I would agree - I have always thought that you reminded me of Barbie. You are so beautiful and regal. So I have decided beyond a doubt that one of your new nicknames will be "chocolate barbie!"

I am so lucky to have a woman that is so beautiful to share my life with. I love waking up next to you and being able to look at your wonderful face.

I love you because you are beatuful -

Your Ken

Our New Dog - Maybe

Dear New Mommy -

Today we found this little doggie without a home. We met with him and he seemed to be very pleased with us. I think he would make a great addition to our family. This could be the dog that we have talked about and dreamed about for awhile now. I know that he would be very lucky to have you as a mom! You are so sweet and you care deeply about pleasing those that you love. I know that he would love to take walks with us and he would love to sit on your lap and be talked to. I am just so glad that we are going through this expereince together and I know that we atre very blessed. But most of all I am blessed because I have you in my life.

Ace

Mother's Day

Dear Best Mom in the World -

I wanted to take just a moment to let you know how I appreicate you as a mom. The way that you think about the kids best interest and do little things to please them is very special. You try to create the best home environment and keep everyone pleased - and I know that is not an easy task. I hope my small token of flowers and a bed tray are simple reminders of how much we all love you and appreicate all the little things that you do throughout the year.

I love you for being such a great mom!

Always

I So Miss You

Dear Presenter -

I know that you are gone right now giving your presentation. I just want you to know that I miss you terribly. I love you so much and I can't wait for you to return. I am so proud of you and I know that you are going to do great! You are a wonderful speaker and you are so knowledgable that I know that everyone will just love your presentation.

I just so miss you

• I miss your smiling face in the morning
• I miss your soft kisses at night
• I miss our conversation on the way to work
• I miss your e-mails throughout the day just to let me know you are thinking about me
• I miss looking into your wonderful eyes when we talk
• I miss your laughter in my ear

Please hurry home...

Ace

Graduation Weekend

Dear Graduation Present -

I want to thank you for making my graduation weekend such a wonderful experience. You made me feel so special and wonderful. You pleased me greatly. I was so surprised by the gift of trip to the waterpark. It was such a great family outing and it was an experience I will never forget. I enjoyed riding the rides with you and even enjoyed our time in the lazy river. I will also never forget the few minutes that we shared in the hot tub as the night came to a close. You really treat me like a prince! You did so well at surprising me also. I really did not see this coming. You should be very proud of yourself.

I was also very proud to have you by my side as I received my double masters. I want thank you for putting up with me all these years as I set out to accomplish and complete this goal. You looked beautiful at the various ceremonies we attended, as matter of fact - I think you were the most beautiful woman in attendance. I want to make you proud! I smiled during the ceremony thinking about all the times you had helped me with my paper and my classes. You really were a source of encourgament and strength. I don't know yet what lies ahead, but I know that as long as I have you by my side then whatever may come - we will be successful. I love you with all my heart and I really am touched that you made this weekend so special.

I love you because you make everyday a graduation day!

Ace

The Shonda Book

Dear Woman of Study -

I want to thank you for our conversation last night. I really enjoyed our talk and think we really leanred a few things about each other. Years ago, I told you that one day I would write a book about you and about how to love you. You are very complex and you deserved to be studied. In our wedding vows I promised to learn something new about you each and every day. I love that you are so deep. I love that you have so much going on in oyur world and in your mind and I am very thankful that I get to share those thoughts with you.

Yesterday I learned is that your greatest desire is to please me. This is still so hard for me to understand. I am so surprised that you care so much about making me happy. I just want you to know that you do make me happy. I am very pleased with you and I love you with all of my heart.

I love you because you please me so well.

Ace

Graduation Cruise

Dear Crusie Director -

Yesterday we were able to go on a dinner cruise on the Potomic in honor of my graduation this coming Saturday. The cruise was for graduates and their guests. I loved having you by my side and I have always loved being on the water with you.

I can't believe that I am finally graudating. This has been a long journey and I want to thank you for all your help. All the proofreading of papers, encouragement, and sacrfice that you have made to allow me to persue this dream that I had. You are my greatest supporter and I am very thankful to have you be my side - now and always.

I love you because of the way that you support my dreams.

Ace