PaluA + Kat = 40 +1

 41 is an EXTRA special anniversary.  

You would think EXTRA special 

might involve an anniversary ending in a 0 or a 5…

but every year for us past number 40 

is BEYOND special.

40 + 1

Anywhooo…

Last year we were excited about celebrating our Big 4-0 anniversary in Asheville, NC.  

The plan was to take in the mountains, breweries, 

restaurants, Biltmore tours, foliage…

maybe even stop in Pigeon Forge on the way.  

(My idea…Love Dolly…hehe) 

Instead, 

the venue where we ended up 

celebrating our 40 years 

was very sterile,  

and 

 the food was a tad on the bland and boring side 

with a sprinkle of blah.

But 

it was a hospital 

and as hospitals go…

Vanderbilt EXCELLED

 with its wonderful docs and nurses.  

Go Vandy.

Although I wasn’t able to wear my wedding dress 

(which if you know, you know...

 is my anniversary tradition) 

and dance to our song...

at least one of us 

was wearing 

a gown.  

Sorry, PaulA

Thankfully we were able to dance to our song....

at Brianna and Christian’s wedding

3 weeks later. 

It’s a blessing to be able to grow old together …

and watch the years roll by...

waves roll by…

low tide to high tide…

flat rock appearing and disappearing. 

I am so grateful.  

Happy Anniversary to 

the curly haired boy... 

                                                                     (my semi-formal college date 😂)

I married 41 years ago.

PaulA + Kat

40 + 1