Greetings!

Hello to you.

How are things Chez Warner? I am looking out the window during my lunch break and wishing I was on the other side of this glass pane. Driving down to Richmond this morning, I couldn't help but wish that you were in the passenger seat, and we were instead heading further south, as it seemed like a perfect day for a drive to the beach. Perhaps you are sitting by the pool this afternoon wishing that the water before you was really a vast ocean, and that we were laying on a towel, reading side by side.

Its hard not getting to enjoy a care free summer of being outside, and freedom to take quick trips at the drop of a hat. However, we did have a nice day in Wilmington and at Wrightsville Beach, and we have impending trips to New York and Deep Creek. Throw in Artomatic, and some other adventures that I'm sure are to come, and it will end up being another fun summer for the two of us.

The great thing about this summer though is that there is actually something to look forward to at the end of the summer. Instead of dreading a return to work or to school, plus the fading of my tan, the end of this summer will bring on a huge celebration. It is exciting to actually start putting names in of people who will be at our Wedding. For me, that will be the best part, and I also get excited just seeing that you are happy to see who is coming as well.

I hope we can enjoy those aspects, and all the fun things that go with our wedding, and try not to stress too much as the financial repercussions and decisions to be made become overwhelming. Not only do we have Sept. 13 to look forward to, but you have a bridal shower, and bachelorette party, so the next few months should really be a great time in our lives to enjoy the love we have, and this great Fête that will involve our friends and family.

We've made it one year so far, and that is what makes this wedding a little different. We are celebrating not only our future together, but the life we have already started. The joys of having someone to come home to, to read with, to play with, to fall asleep beside. You are the only one I want to share everything with, and thats just what we've done, shared our hearts and lives with each other. This dream became a reality a year ago when you agreed to marry me. Since then we have had our ups and downs for sure, but the future has never looked so promising. As I told you once, 1 down, 80 to go.

Muah!