Surviving the Seven year Itch

Eight years ago today, David and I were married in Manti, Utah. It's amazing to think it has been eight years. It has gone by so quickly and yet so much has happened during that time. Here are some of my favorite memories:

• Our wedding day - everything went perfectly. I wouldn't change anything about the day. It was just how I always wanted.
• Our honeymoon to see Les Miserables on Broadway, Niagara Falls and Palmyra, New York.
• Our first anniversary trip to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.
• Trips to San Francisco, Paris, Italy, Brussels, London, Mexico City and Monterrey.
• 5-year anniversary Caribbean cruise and night in New Orleans.
• Buying our first house.
• Going to the opera, symphony, TUTS musicals, Astros, rodeo, Miller Outdoor theater.
• Reading books together in the car.
• Camping in the rain in New Mexico - even though I tried to talk him into just going to a hotel.
• Watching a movie, seeing the torrents of rain outside, and turning back around to watch another movie.
• Dancing at home - I actually prefer just watching David dance.

And of course, two of the very best memories:

• March 21, 2008 - bringing home Baylie
• January 21, 2010 - bringing home Jalen

Marriage is such a gamble and no matter how much you think you know about a person, there are always surprises after you get married. I got very lucky with David. He is so good to me. He loves me unconditionally and there's no place I'd rather be than home with him. He's a fantastic Dad and I just watch the clock waiting for him to come home each day. I also love that he says things like "fixin," "ya'all," "bro," "dude," "babe," without sounding fake.

Love you, Babe! (It does sound fake when I say it.)

Seriously, I married a child! Look how young David looks - and how much hair he has.