Thinking of winter...

Here in the last few days with the cold weather moving in and the scent of the heater kicking on the evening, I have been reminded of past winters and Christmases with our families. Sometimes there is a sadness in remembering the winters that have passed because I always think of Megan. I often wonder if it will always be like that when the warm fades to cold. In the same instance of being sad, though, I can find happy memories in the cold, too. Like how this Halloween will be my eight year anniversary with Josh. I remember clear as day our first date that night and exactly how I felt when he looked at me because I still get that same electric feeling. I was in love with him before I even realized it. Eight years have passed so quickly and so much has happened since that first date, so many other firsts, the best of them all, our beautiful Gracie. Fall weather also reminds me of when I got pregnant with Gracie and I'm sure when summer comes around, it will remind me of when she was born.