This Christmas was our first Christmas together as man and wife.
I met Gregg in the chat room in 2005, we began as friends always the best way I think, before taking it to mails, then msn, then trips to see eachother.
I had no idea when it all started that I would end up moving here permanantly, I've never been a one to try and predict the future for myself, I let life roll along and what comes along does, that way life is always about surprises.
We married in July of this year.
It was really strange getting used to writing a diferent surname after writing the same one on forms and cheque books for 21 years!
In this one year, I have moved home, married, adopted dogs, and bought a home with my new husband in Texas with lots of land in the countryside.
Its been a very busy year for me but so rewarding in so many ways.
Tonight we are staying in by the TV with a bottle of champagne and watch the countdown in San Antonio city.
January the 1st 2009 will be the start of the first year that we begin it as man and wife.
We have many plans for next year, we want to have a wedding blessing where all our friends and family can attend from England and Portugal too, we also want to go on a world trip, Rome, Canada and China is on the list. We're neither of us getting any younger, the world is out there to see, and we want to see some of it before we're either too old or incapable. Ive always wanted to see the Colisium in Rome, and Gregg would like to see the Terracotta army in China.
Before that my parents are coming over in Febuary and staying for a few weeks, I'll have my very proud English lady mother wearing a cowgirl hat and saying Ya'll in no time! haha.
So tonight as we raise our glasses to the new year, we will thank our lucky stars that we found eachother and toast the new year in as Mr and Mrs Jenkins.
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Novotny
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Dec 31 @ 6:27PM
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Congratulations, Mr and Mrs. Jenkins.........great way to start a new year!!!
I just got back from a trip to Asia......the Terracotta Warriors are awesome.....
Best of luck in your new lives together!!
Novo
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TroutFishing
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Dec 31 @ 6:34PM
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mystery2u888
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Dec 31 @ 6:36PM
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That is wonderful I remember following you along as you 2 were planning your wedding an getting things moving along till the day you moved........it seems like it was not that long ago........and here you are.......and finally together.....I wish you both much happiness and success to ring in th New Year.........with so many more years to come 
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butterfly943
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Dec 31 @ 6:38PM
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Congratulations..what a sweet story..dreams really do come true 
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summerbreeze916
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Dec 31 @ 6:46PM
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Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Jenkins.....  I bet you can barely wait for your mom to arrive in Texas. That is going to be so much fun. You'll have to post a pic of her in her cowboy....er......cowgirl hat. 
Great write.......thanks so much for sharing.
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kywonder
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Dec 31 @ 6:59PM
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Charli, what a blessing to start out a New Year with your new husband. I can only imagine the excitement. I rejoice with you and Gregg. Enjoy all the moments that God has given you two together.
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missliss78
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Dec 31 @ 7:22PM
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Charli...here's wishing you & Gregg, both, a wonderfully happy New Year!
You are both awesome, sweet people & I wish you both the best!
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1frantastic
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Dec 31 @ 11:13PM
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Happy New Year!
Best way to start is with a loved one by your side!
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starryeyed771
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Jan 4 @ 5:23PM
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Congrats to starting a new year as Mrs, Jenkins!!!!!!!!!
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miss_coulthard
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Jan 4 @ 5:40PM
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how lovely i wish you all the best
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misschoos
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Jan 4 @ 5:54PM
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I read this when you posted it, not sure why I hadn't replied.
Go for it Mr. & Mrs. Jenkins! Enjoy.
I hope you both had the most wonderful first Christmas together and
many many more to follow.
Cheers.
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