Two Years Ago Today...

Could it really be??? Two whole years have gone by? It seems like only yesterday...Russ and I were standing steps away from the beach, celebrating with our friends and family while trying desperately not to get blown away by the wind as we exchanged our vows. It was such a wonderful weekend!

So many events have occurred in the last 730 days...some expected and some rather unexpected. We welcomed a beautiful daughter, took on new jobs, built a new home, moved to a different state, tackled major home improvement projects, served over seas, lost loved ones, and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a couple new family members...just to name a few!

I can't imagine what my life would be like having to face those events without Russ by my side.
While nothing and no one is perfect, I wouldn't have it any other way. It is true that we all have our moments and there are times I would like to send him to the moon (and I KNOW the same holds true for him) but at the same time, I wouldn't know what I would do without him!

I honestly believe with all of my heart...I couldn't have been paired with a better match. He loves and accepts me for who and what I am...sees past my flaws (which can be extremely taxing at best on a good day) challenges me to be a better mother, wife and all around person, makes me laugh, comforts me when I cry...and keeps me grounded! He constantly strives to do more, provide for our family, and better himself as a professional, friend, husband, father and all around person(which only causes a slight problem when it comes to working a ton of hours or bettering his golf handicap)! All joking aside...I am thrilled... fortunate...blessed...humbled...to have found someone that I can call my best friend, my husband, father of my children, and partner!



I love you Russ and look forward to many many many more years to come! Happy Anniversary!


And...umm...no, you still can't go to the concert a week after our baby is due :)

My How Time Flies!

It is hard to believe a year has flown by already!!!!  Russ and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary a few days ago.  He had made plans for a romantic dinner at a fabulous restaurant downtown, but our sitter bailed last minute.  : (  

Trying to make the best of it, we regrouped and decided to take Lexie "swimming".  I think Russ had just as much fun as she did!  

While it would have been wonderful to celebrate downtown, we enjoyed the evening at home.  We were even able to have a piece of our wedding cake after Lexie went to bed.  (It barely made the trip back...it doesn't look pretty, but it still tasted 

w o n d e r f u l!)