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Charlie

Nine years ago your Dada and I had some time between other events in our calendar, so we decided to go on a quick date for ice cream. It was our first date as a married couple. I don't remember what I ate for dinner, I could look it up, but I won't. I know we had awesome cake, but I don't remember eating it. What I remember about the day is holding your Dada's hand during our vows and not being able to get them out. I remember wiping tears once our vows were done.

I do remember getting ice cream, it might be because there is photographic evidence of the event. What I loved about getting ice cream between the ceremony and reception was its significance. (So I say now. Who knows what I was thinking back in 2003.) This Whitey's location is across the street from the one I walked to growing up with my Nana and Papa. (BTW- It is the same one you will walk to with Grammie and your Papa, once you decide to start walking.) We had Whitey's the first time your Dada met both of my parents. So it is special. (Also BTW- There is nothing wrong with eating ice cream year round. A hockey game is a great time to have ice cream.)

Now we would have to drive a bit to get Whitey's (I don't think I could convince him to drive 2+ hours to have ice cream. You know your Dada doesn't eat a lot of ice cream, unlike your Mama.) So we did the next best thing, we went to Carl's. Even better, we finally got you to eat frozen yogurt!!! (It probably helped it is the hottest day of the year, so far. . .) This was also after you ate a cheese quesadilla, fries, chips/salsa, and milk at dinner. (I don't know why the local Mexican restaurant put fries with the quesadilla, but you liked them.)

Charlie, I love I got to eat ice cream with you today. I love we got to eat ice cream, as a family, on the day your Dada and I became family.

Love
Mama