You're never fully dressed without a smile

Mike just got back from his dental trip to Haiti.

There were so many great experiences that I would love to share, but for the blog these pictures will have to tell the stories.

Mike did an excellent job at taking such moving pictures.

My favorites were of the orphan children.

some made me smile

and some made me want to cry.

At the market.


Playing soccer with the children

In the villages.

I'm glad to have my husband back, but what a great experience he had. It was worth the time away from each other!

You probably don't remember

Once upon a time long, long, long, long ago I set out to refinish 2 chairs Mike had bought for me.

Remember these "undercover" gems?

I almost didn't either, it's been awhile!

Well they are finally done - FA ewf! It only took me a year and some months (my crafty friends, please don't judge, I can be easily distracted)!

End results - I LOVE them!

Speaking of things homemade.

A little over two years ago, on our 4th anniversary, we were really poor.

Oh wait, we still are...

anyways

we decided not to do much to celebrate due to the lack of $$$. I gave Mike a homemade card that I thought to be pretty sweet, but he trumped me by making me what is my favorite gift of all.

This necklace.

He shaped, molded and cast it out of dental material. I shed a tear or two and gave him a hug. It is by far the greatest gift to me.