September 4th, 1999

12 years ago tomorrow.  12 years ago tomorrow was one of the greatest days of my life.  September 4th, 1999,  I married the love of my life Louise Chartier.  I say one of the greatest days of my life, I would include Feb. 23rd 2003, and March 3rd, 2005 in there as well.  The birth of our daughter Joeline, and the birth of our son William. I have never looked back, or had any kind of second thought...

Louise, from that first moment I saw you at the Salon in the old McArthur Plaza, I knew there was something special about you.  Part of me, deep down inside knew that you were my soul mate.  Somehow I knew.  I was helpless to fall in love with you.  It was pointless to resist, and somehow I discovered a hidden part of me in you.  I am more in love with you today than the day we were married, and I grow more deeply in love with you every passing day.  Your patience, your kindness and understanding, your devotion to our family makes me continue to want to be a better man.  You inspire me, and I am so grateful to be your husband.

JoJo, you are my little angel.  I love you so deeply my pumpkin.  Watching you grow up is as enjoyable as it is fascinating.  Your mannerisms, the funny things you do, the way you laugh out loud all the time!  You are my joy, and I would die to protect you...

Will, you are my little buddy!  You are such a character my son!  The practical jokes, the silliness, the time you confused Count Dookoo, and Darth Tyrannus, and called him Darth Cookoo!  I never tire of watching your antics!  You are my pride little guy.  I would die protecting you as well...

I love you so very dearly my little family.  The journey so far has been simply wonderful, and more than I could have ever imagined or hoped for.  Happy 12th anniversary my wife.  I love you more than my own life. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX