Friday, July 15, 2011

Iron, Sugar and Wood {wedded bliss, year six}

So after doing some research, year six is supposed to be a "home" anniversary gift, suggestions are iron, sugar or wood. But in light of our current circumstances {being a law school family}, I opt for a dose of pictures {where we looked much younger} and your favorite Starbucks drink. So here you are honey, I'm being sentimental, just for you ;-)

The year we started dating!
2004

















The year we said "I Do"
2005



















At Justin's graduation {ironically!}
2006






















One of our Florida vacations
2007

















California vacation
{apparently, after you add a kid, you forget to take
pictures of only you and your spouse together}
Year 2008















Epic summer adventure of STP! Again, same kid problem.
Year 2009
















2010

So we finally figured it out {how not to take pics with your kids}, not marriage! The past five years have been quite the adventure!

Justin, I am more in love with you today, than that day in July six years ago when we said "I do". You are an amazing father to our children, and leader of our household.

Your commitment to our marriage; growing in the Lord, serving others, ministering to those in need, laughing, dating, studying, buy gifts, opening my door, mowing the lawn, praying with me, doing the dishes, cleaning my car, writing me cards, doing the laundry and so much more, and I am proud to call you mine and am so thankful for the commitment we made six years ago!  You are my very best friend.

2011

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Mexico, the Wedding {Part 2}

Joel and Brigitta's Wedding was fabulous!

















The reception was BEAUTIFUL!
















 

The cute cousins were adorable!














Rara and Blythe



















And the food was great!
























If you are doing a double-take, thinking surely thats not the pool... you are right! It is the pool. And jump in the Bridal party did! Yes, the bride in her dress, everyone fully clothed! I guess you only wear it once, right!































Wednesday, July 13, 2011

What we miss...

Since becoming situated in Bloomington we talk about things we miss. Unfortunately, there are to many to list. Everyday the kids ask when we are going back home, "to the ranch" are their exact words. When we first arrived, it was like a dagger digging deep in to my heart, and I'd wipe away tears and get the lump out of my throat before responding. You would think that after several weeks they would quit asking; however,  that is not the case, so I digress.

Here are some of the things we love {and miss}!



We miss the horses riding right in front of our yard. Now we settle for cars, dogs and a few people.


















We miss the dining hall, because I'm actually having to cook, now we eat a lot of the same stuff over and over. We kick ourselves every time we go out to eat because the little people treat restaurants like the dining hall, where it is okay to stand on your chair, yell, chug pitchers of water and so on!














We miss our private pool. Now we must share with whomever decides to come out to the local pool. It's always great people watching, but we miss the calm of the Ranch.















We miss our Rara {Aunt Rachel}. We're excited she is coming to see us.
















We miss this girl! I'm sure Rara could fit her in a suitcase to bring her for a visit!
















More to come!