I never really gave much thought to the idea of being married 12 years. I knew we would be together forever, but every year when our anniversary comes I look back and reflect on what a great time it has been!!!
We had a low-key anniversary today, and it was perfect! We had take out, after the kids had eaten, of Indian food. Then we watched home videos of the kids with the kids, and we laughed with each other over some of the fun memories those videos brought back :).
During dinner we talked about our 12 most favorite memories in the last twelve years. Here is our list (in no particular order):
1. Our last dinner of just the two of us. We ate at Training Table while I labored some. Boy that day sure changed our lives! At that time, I don't think we realized how blessed we would be a few hours later. It was an exciting day, to say the least.
2. Seeing our precious chubby baby, Leah, all hooked up to all sorts of monitors. It wasn't what we had expected for our first day with our new baby, but the love we felt for that child was simply indescribable! I can still remember Dave's face as he saw her for the first time. I could see love and a sense of desperation not really knowing what to do for her. All we did was pray!
3. Hawaii. The best trip we had together, thus far. We had so much fun together and loved it! We still look back on that trip and say, "remember when...." Good times!
4. Putting together our fence, in the old house. Dave had just lost his job and Mylo was a tiny baby. The fence had to get done and working together was super fun, even though we were saddened about our, then current, situation and finances were difficult.
5. Milli's birth. We had decided to do hypno birthing. We had to work together to get that baby here. We had had a couple of miscarriages before she came and the arrival of our white baby was simply awesome. But, having had to rely on Dave to feel relaxed and focused, and he being super encouraging was even awesome-r :)
6. This year, 2011, for sure goes on this list. We have had some great "ups." From selling our house, to getting ready to build a new one. But that wasn't the important part of this year. We are both on the same page with everything. We have grown closer in lots of ways.
7. Living in the mortuary. We lived there for three years. Had our first child there. We made lots and lots of memories there and great stories for our kids and grand kids someday.
8. Hiking with he kids. This was when Milli was just a brand new baby. Nothing was fantastic about it. It was super fun to be out on the mountain with the kids, taking pictures and enjoying each others company. Its the little things that matter most!
9. A relaxing lunch. A few years back we were celebrating a birthday or anniversary (as that happens once a year anyway ;)) Lunch was super mellow and we weren't in a hurry. We went to Cheesecake Factory and just hung out. Just taking it easy was something that doesn't happen all the time anymore. But life is still fun.
10. When my parents divorced. This was a very trying time in our lives. It was difficult, to say the least. I was pregnant with Milli, the which had not been an easy task. I had suffered two miscarriages that made this pregnancy more "delicate" and more emotional. Going through the divorce was not a favorite memory. But, what came out of that sad time in our lives, was great. Dave and I learned a lot from that experience. We learned to be honest with each other, more than we already were. We learned to not let the negativity of life creep into our own little family. Dave was super supportive and understanding through all of it.
11 & 12. Either on of us can remember the last two! We have racked our brains and just cant!!! So frustrating. Lets just say 11 & 12 are Dave and Laura or Laura and Dave. Cheesy, but true!
Its been a wonderful 12 years. I feel truly blessed to have him next to me for forever!
L+D
FOR EVER!!!
