18 years. That's how long we've been committed. We've been with each other 1/2 of our lives now. It's quite amazing what we've gone through in the last 18 year. There were good time and some bad times but the good times definitely out number the bad. I don't even know if there's a word that describes us. Love just seem too plain and simple. It's beyond just love. It's a connection that goes beyond the feelings and emotions.

We've faced some challenges in just the last year or so. We've faced the challenges head on and are adjusting to the changes that we are experiencing. It's a period of time that I need to be strong and believe in us. I'm certain we'll pull through this adjustment period like we always do. When we do, there would be nothing but true happiness for us.

Today, on a whim, we went for a drive. We visited two missions and ended up in Wine Country. We didn't have enough time to do some wine tasting but we did do some olive oil tasting. Bought two bottles of olive oil to commemorate out 18th anniversary. Wine country was so beautiful. The scenery and the town were beautiful and so serene. We'll be back to visit again. On our way back, we spotted this cloud formation that looked like two people kissing. What a great way to end our trip on our special day!