For my husband

In approximately 19 days we will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, and 16 years of being together. It seems like just yesterday that I met you for the first time, you and I have grown up together over the last 16 years. Chris you are the light of my life, you bring me such joy, and fill my heart with so much love. Thank you for loving me and giving me your heart. Last year you gave me what no other person ever can, our beautiful son, and for that I will forever be grateful. The two of you are the most important people in my life, and I am so thankful for each and every moment we have. I don't want either of you to go a moment with out knowing how much I love you! And as our wedding song says "I cross my heart, and promise to, give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true. In all the world, you'll never find, a love as true as mine." I look forward to the next 50+ years with you raising our child(ren), and growing old together. As Randy Travis says ours is "a love without end, amen"! Forever yours, your loving wife

For my son

It has been said that there is nothing like the love a parent has for a child, and this did not ring true until I had you. Xander, I love you so much that my heart feels like it will burst. You make me laugh, you make me cry, you let me see things through your eyes, and explore with you. I see the wonder in your eyes when you see something new, or realize you can do something you've never done before. I see the pride when you accomplish something new, and the disappointment and frustration when you realize you can't do it. You make me want to be a better person. You make me want to make this world a better place, not only for you, my sweet innocent boy, but for all the people living on it. Today you are 17 months old, and although you don't know it, you have made my world a better place. I love you from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet, you are my everyday! Mom