Nine Years....

Isaac and I celebrated nine years of marriage last Wednesday. I can honestly say it was the best one so far. We have come such a long way together, and have fought with all of our strength to not just survive in a marriage, but have a thriving, successful, love filled life together. We have learned so much, especially in the last two years. We spent the day reflecting on the miracle in our life and talking about what is really important about marriage. We talked about things like, serving one another, humility, spending time in the morning together (just us.) The funny thing about this anniversary was that it wasn't unlike any other day. In the past we used to try to make our day this amazing emotional experience where we showed our love to each other in a big way. Now, we do that everyday. Our anniversary is just another day where we love each other, and live for each other. I was at peace and quite satisfied with just being together, it didn't matter what the festivities were. The japanese food was a BIG plus though. We saw "The Blind Side" and cried our eyes out, loved it!!

This post will be dedicated to Isaac. I love his heart. I love that everyday he strives to be the best man, husband, and dad that he can be. I love how loved he makes me feel. Happy anniversary to us!

P.S. The picture above is of us at my senior prom. We were 18 years old:)

Jack and the Beanstalk

Judah was so excited to be part of another play. This is his third one with the Missoula Children's Theater. He was a member of the band in the circus. He was very excited to have a "bigger boy" part this time. He did great and his confidence is growing each time.
They worked everyday for a week until 8 p.m, but was still smiling.
Afterward he was excited to get a chocolate flower and a gift card. I think part of the reason he does the show is because he likes getting a goodie afterward, and likes having fast food brought to him at rehearsal each night (YUCK)! Isaac and I are so happy that he enjoys theater.

She Jumped!

Stella FINALLY jumped in the pool at her swim lesson!! This has been an ongoing drama since August when I traumatized her and threw her into her daddy's arms in the pool on vacation. She has refused to jump, saying things like, "I am not going to jump in when I am 5. I am not going to jump in when I am 30!" She even fought going at times, just because she did NOT want to jump!

Well, I don't know what changed or why, but, she stood right up, grabbed the teachers hands, and jumped! Then, she jumped again! I was delighted. She was moved up to the next class, yay! So proud! Judah has moved up as well. He is now a fish! Two more steps to go until he is a shark and has completed the program.