We were able to go out and we tried a place called the DoDo. The food was just alright, but the dessert was AMAZING. As we were talking and laughing I realized that all I wanted to do was just go home and hang out in my sweats and just be with him. I used to think that if I didn't get a present (which is still always nice ;) ), or have this big to do on my anniversary that it just didn't mean as much. But as great as that all is, I love being home and in his company, and it means just as much because I know how we feel about each other. And it says something to me that I don't need those things to feel loved, because he shows me in his way. Like cleaning around the house, doing the dishes, having the kids and not minding when I need a girls night away from home, texting me during the day while he's at work because he wants me to know he's thinking about me. I know there is still much to improve on in our marriage, but that's something I look forward to, because it's worth it. Happy Anniversary to my Brandon.
Brandon and I have been married 8 years now. I can't even tell you how much this number means to me. With all we have been through and where we are now, I don't even recognize who we were at the beginning. I can tell you that I am genuinely happy. Something I have been praying and striving for, for a long time. I have two beautiful girls with this man, and our relationship just keeps getting better as we have focused on our family and the Gospel. I can say with all certainty that without God, marriage is just a wedding. He is in everything.
We were able to go out and we tried a place called the DoDo. The food was just alright, but the dessert was AMAZING. As we were talking and laughing I realized that all I wanted to do was just go home and hang out in my sweats and just be with him. I used to think that if I didn't get a present (which is still always nice ;) ), or have this big to do on my anniversary that it just didn't mean as much. But as great as that all is, I love being home and in his company, and it means just as much because I know how we feel about each other. And it says something to me that I don't need those things to feel loved, because he shows me in his way. Like cleaning around the house, doing the dishes, having the kids and not minding when I need a girls night away from home, texting me during the day while he's at work because he wants me to know he's thinking about me. I know there is still much to improve on in our marriage, but that's something I look forward to, because it's worth it. Happy Anniversary to my Brandon.
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After our visit to Nauvoo we headed to the Wisconsin Dells for our family reunion. Where, you ask? When you think of somewhere hip and happening, Wisconsin doesn't come to mind. But let me tell you, this place was amazing. I called it the Vegas of waterparks. Apparently its one of the biggest water park meccas in the country. My brother and my parents happened to visit one weekend and loved it. So we rented a few condos overlooking this gorgeous lake. There was a free shuttle service to take us to different water parks. We went the week before Memorial day, because it is a discounted price. Although it wasn't really hot yet, I'm so glad we went during that time. As soon as we were leaving there were hordes of people coming. Many of them already drunk. Any who, it didn't matter that it wasn't hot outside because not only were there outdoor water parks, there were also indoor ones that were heated and I felt like I was in Florida just walking in. It was so nice. But water parks were just a small fraction of the activities there.There are roller coasters, mini golf, go karts, boat tours, magic and water shows, and alligator feeding just to name a few. We spent a couple days at water parks, and did mini golf, went to a deer park where they were just walking around and you could feed them, walked around downtown and got delicious cheese and treats, did a wizard quest (yes we are a nerdy family), and relaxed. Each night 2 families provided dinner and an activity. We did a Bertie Botts jelly bean challenge (If you don't know what that is, you're missing out), doughnut eating contest, and family olympics, which was my favorite! I'm so thankful that we are able to get together every couple of years to see each other since we are spread out across the country. I'm so grateful I have parents who always taught us the importance of family and making memories, and that we all are even able to do this with so much help from them. They make it possible. Can't wait till the next reunion!
We were meeting in Wisconsin for a family reunion so I thought I would take the opportunity to go to Nauvoo. It had been over a year since I'd been and I just needed to get there. I love Nauvoo and I'm so glad my parents live there so I have the chance to visit so often. There is just something about the spirit I feel there, it's like no place else.It feels like home. We had so much fun on wagon rides, going on Grandpa's boat, visiting Brett and Amy for Saela's birthday celebration, going to the park, having dinner and smores in their backyard at the fire pit, visiting sites, going to do initiatory work at the temple, kayaking, and being able to spend Mother's Day with my own for the first time in years. Can't wait to go back again.
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