Happy Anniversary

Kristine's first birthday party!

Congratulations on 35 years together! That is a wonderful accomplishment in this day and age. You have set a wonderful example for not only your children, but the rest of us as well. I remember very well the first time I met both you. I had seen you at church earlier in the day with an adorable baby girl. Later that afternoon I received a phone call from a friend who was babysitting that cute little girl. It seems that Kristine would not stop crying. I went to lend a hand and shortly after, you both arrived home. Luckily for me, it was the start of a great babysitting job that lasted until I went away to Interlochen. Your home was always a happy, positive, and welcoming place to be. I remember Linda sewing different things for me throughout highschool and making me a lovely pillow for my highschool graduation. Though distance has limited our visits over many years I remember fondly the times that we have been able to get together. Perhaps the thing that makes me feel the oldest is thinking back to when Kristine and Matt were both just babies. Now Kristine, along with Linda, is a Godmother to my own daughter. I couldn't have picked any better people!

You have accomplished amazing things over the past 35 years. Raising a wonderful family (not an easy job as I now know!), setting a wonderful example for how a great marriage should be, and welcoming others into your lives with such warmth and kindness. Enjoy your day of celebration! It's been wonderful to have been part of this journey with you. Annika says congratulations and she loves her Advent calendars that Linda and Kristine send each year. She talks about them all year long. Thank you for being such a wonderful family.