Brothers

When you're three and have two older brothers, pranks happen....

 So when you fall asleep on the couch, don't be surprised to wake up with whiskers...

Here's to you

June 10th 2006

This year has been one of the hardest of my life. (A post is in the works that delves into that.) And ironically -and unfortunately- this past June was also Daniel and my 10th wedding anniversary! Ten years! A decade together!

September 2005

During these past 10 years we've endured SO much together- always together. We've endured health trials, the tragic diagnosis of special needs, financial hardship, marriage and personal counseling...

September 2006

But thanks to faith, our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, our patient and merciful Heavenly Father, and both Daniel and I working really hard on keeping our marriage, it is stronger today than I could have ever imagined it to be.  

But thanks to faith, our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, our patient and merciful Heavenly Father, and both Daniel and I working really hard on keeping our marriage, it is stronger today than I could have ever imagined it to be.  

November 2006

Though we married not only young but quickly, I cannot offer much advice on choosing your spouse- except choose wisely!  Do not marry someone because you love them, it's so easy to love people. Marry someone you admire.  Marry someone who loves you so much that he will spend his whole life learning to love you better.  Marry someone who will lift you up, who inspires you, who can carry on a conversation. Marry someone who treats his mother well and who treats strangers well.

April 2016

Then, after you have chosen, LOVE HIM BACK!

I have to say, one thing I've found in my decade of marriage is so many wonder if...Stop wondering IF you chose right and focus your efforts on helping him become the best that he can be! How? By LOVING the best of him.  Look beyond any natural flaws and love what you love the most!

I heard a quote, "A good woman knows that she is not just a partner, she is a gardener."

August 2016

One thing this man reminds me of is how  attractive I am when I'm comfortable in my own skin.  I'm not sure when I'll reach the age when I'll fully accepted myself, but I'm close.

September 2016

The other thing I've learned in this decade is how important DATE NIGHT is -and also how infrequently used and taken for granted it is! It is SO important to date your husband.  In my opinion, double dates are the best.  It's easier to be your fun-loving self when you are with another couple.  I don't think dates are a good time to talk extensively about your children or your problems.  You need this time away from the struggles of life to just flirt and laugh and be YOU: two adults who love each other.  

October 1st 2016

My husband has taught me so much in the 10 years that we've been married- I can't wait to learn what's in store in this next ten years!

Fall break

The Symphony

Dancing...

The family that dances together, stays together... 

We had so much fun breaking into this random dance party! (we were actually dancing to "worth it," which made this even funnier...)

Even though I don't personally like the  song, these dancers of mine are so worth it for so many reasons.

Pumpkin flavored everything...

Check out this fine breakfast of mine!! DELICIOUS!! I could eat this instead of pie and be just fine!! 

(Side note, do you see the progress on my kitchen floor? Who knew chipping away at linoleum flooring glue could be so fun?) 😓