Thursday, May 31, 2012

Handy Husband Strikes Again!!

A few months ago, I had the boys wake up their father on a beautiful Sunday morning.  By the time they were done, my bed was completely trashed (sheets of and everything)!  In the bliss of that moment, the boys discovered that Mom and Dad's bed was really comfortable. . . . way more comfortable than their's.  So we told them we would get new mattresses for them for their birthday's.  And if you are going to get new mattresses, then we must have new bed frames, right?

Brian finished them yesterday and we set them up!  Don't they look FANTASTIC!  And the boys are so excited! 

So it's out with the old. . . . .


And in with the new. . . . .


                                        


We are so lucky to have someone so handy!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Did you really say 15 YEARS?


15 years ago, at this time, I was getting ready to be sealed to Brian for time and eternity. Although I knew it was right, and I loved him, I was nervous, very nervous. . . .had I made the right decision. . . . was I ready to be married. . . . .would we be able to "make" it? All these questions did get answered through the years.
  
     
Our first year of marriage, of course, was an adjustment, but I think it was one of our best. During that year, I figured out that I had made the right decision and THIS boy was for me!!!! I loved being married. I loved running a house. I loved Brian!!

I learned so many things about him that I hadn't figured out while we were dating....like he could fix just about anything and I didn't have to call my dad up to fix it for us. He is a HARD worker. He takes pride in his job and everything he does. He NEVER complains about ANYTHING. . . .okay, that is not totally true, he has always complained about my spending habits, and he used to complain about my OCD with the house, but I have learned from him that having dishes in the sink is okay and he has learned from me that its okay to spend money. . . . .who are we kidding, he still hasn't learned that!!!

We have had the the normal ups and downs through the years. But, our 12th year of marriage solidified that we would "make" it together. We have survived the hardest trial either of us has ever had to endure and we are "making" it. We found strength and comfort and love from each other that has brought us closer together!

So, this morning, I asked Brian a few questions:

Question 1: What words of wisdom do you have for others who are getting married?
Answer: Don't do it! (with a grin)

Question 2: Are you glad you married me?
Answer: Yes (first serious answer ever. . . shocking!)

Question 3: Do you want to leave me?
 Answer: Not yet (I thought that one was hilarious--I guess we will have to see how the next 15 go!)

Happy 15th Anniversary, My B! I love you more than anything and I am so grateful that I found a husband and best friend in one man!!!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Good Friends, Good Times

So my wonderful friend Whitney, and my awesome sis-in-law Tina, planned an amazing baby shower for me!! They did it all, from a fruit carrier (with baby included) to balloons, to even a glitter crown (And you know how I LOVE glitter!) We had so much fun! Thanks to EVERYONE who helped and came and showed us your support. . . . it is so appreciated. . . .more than you'll ever know! Here are some highlights:

Fruit Baby!!!
Tina, Me and Whit (Love Their Guts!)
Great Friends!
More Great Friends!
Pixton Winning the String Game! She was right on!
Present Time! Thanks EVERYONE!
What a great group--I love you all!!!!