5.17.2003

Dear Cooper,

Today is a very special day. It's your Mom and Dad's 7th Wedding Anniversary! Seven years ago today your Dad decided to make an honest woman out of me and make certain that your canine brother, Targhee was no longer illegitimate.

We were married just south of Moab, UT in a place called Needles Overlook. It's a beautiful spot that we hope to take you to someday. I promise we won't get all mushy and sentimental on you when we take you there and I just know you'll think it's cool. It might not have the same meaning to you as it does to us. You'll probably be more interested in throwing rocks and looking for lizards which is fine. Just please don't get too close to the edge and look after your little brother!

A lot has changed since that day. Back then, Targhee was our only son and a crucial member of our wedding party, Lexie was our sweet kitty that we loved (and later you loved) so much and little Kokanee wasn't even born yet. We hoped that one day we'd have a family like we do today, but never imagined it would be as spectacular as this. Just think, before you know it we'll have another little man to add to our clan. We're excited to celebrate many more anniversaries with you guys and can't wait for the adventures we'll share together as a family.

Love,
Mom and Dad





PS. You'll have to excuse the quality of the photos. These were taken on an old point-and-shoot-non digital camera. Yes son, your parents are old. Back when we were married we didn't own a digital camera and we actually had to have our photos printed at a photo lab. We did own a car though so don't start thinking that we traveled to our wedding spot in a covered wagon.