Happy 12 years Babe~

So, this year was just like many others.........but today I am more thankful for you then I was yesterday. Why?????

12 years ago

A trip down memory lane..............

Aug 31, 1996. The hottest day of the year! What a day. I remember sitting at my Mom & Dad's house with Dyana primping me. She did my hair and makeup. I was so hot I had to keep leaving the bathroom to get air. I remember getting my gown on at the temple and thinking......HERE WE GO!!! I didn't see you until we were waiting for the Temple Sealer to come talk to us. You looked so serious and nervous. hahaha I guess that's just you huh. As we made our way into the sealing room, I remember seeing my Mom first. I just cried. I was so overjoyed. We had so much support from so many different friends and family members. Taking pictures in that weather was unbearable! We didn't take many outside, I was sweating in every crevice of my body. haha

The sealing was beautiful until we got the giggles having to stare at one another. That was funny.I looked into your eyes across the alter from me and saw the most handsome, hard-working, honest, lovable, talented man. I knew I loved you, that I wanted to share eternity with you and you made me the happiest girl around! As we traveled back to my parents house to have a lunch-in, I remember going up to my "OLD" room and saying to you......"Say good-bye to this room!!" we chuckled and got out of our clothes to go eat with everyone.

The reception was so beautiful. I couldn't have asked for anything different. Everything was just the way I wanted it to go...oh' except for the line......I will pay my girls to do away with that one! My feet were killing me. I was so hungry I thought I was going to pass out. So, you decided to shove cake in my face thinking that I needed help serving myself. LOL. I can remember getting to our new apartment and just falling to the floor of exhaustion. We opened a few presents together and headed to bed to wake up early to get to the airport.

Nothing to fancy, nothing to elaborate.....just perfect for us. You sure have made up for the not so nice moments we have had. You are such a wonderful husband and have learned to love me for ME!! For that I am eternally grateful.

Today, you surprised me with a weekend in Vegas. Just the two of us. To a show, dinner and a nice walk in Town Square (yogurtland was the best!) Walking hand-in-hand reminded me of the moment you took my hand in yours and told me "yes" you wanted to be with ME for eternity. Just the quiet moments in the car, without the constant interruption of kids, starring at you as you drove. How lucky am I? You are such a wonderful husband. I love you with my whole being. Thank you for choosing ME!! I can't wait for the next 50 years!!!! love ya babe!