Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to who you might ask!?  To US!  Shaun and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary yesterday! And I have to admit- we had a lot of fun.  We asked my mom and dad to babysit the kids overnight so that we could get away to celebrate our milestone.  

Shaun made reservations at the Armstrong Mansion, a bed and breakfast downtown and took me to dinner at Rodizio Grill.  Did you know that Rodizio has a 95% Gluten Free menu??  I didn't and again I was impressed with Shaun's foresight.  It was so yummy!  I even got to have dessert!  

When we got back to our hotel room- Shaun had had the staff spread rose petals around the room and light candles.  There was even a bottle of Sparkling Cider and Hershey's kisses waiting for us.  It was so sweet.  Sometimes I don't think I give him enough credit.  So here it is.  Credit.  Thanks Shaun!

I still can't believe it's been 10 years- I look at this picture and I can't help but think how young and dumb we were.  I guess the young part is the only thing that has really changed...  :)  I remember how badly my cheeks hurt by the end of that day- from smiling so much.  I can remember the smell of Shaun's tux.  I remember the smell of the flowers around us.  I remember being irritated at my mom for not letting me fix my hair the way I wanted to as we came out of the temple.  I remember chasing after Shaun at the reception because he got cake on my dress.  I don't think I ever caught up to him.  Stupid heels.  And I remember being really hungry ALL day long- I was too nervous to eat in the morning and by the time the reception was over- I thought I was going to die!  We stopped at a Wendy's drive through on our way to our hotel so that we didn't fall over from hunger!  

Really though- it's been quite a decade.  We've had three kids.  Spent some time in hospitals because of those kids.  We've moved 7 times and lived in 2 states.  We have owned 7 cars and 1 house.  We have lived through 2 crazy diagnosis-es.  And through it all- I like to think we are better because of it.  We have learned plenty of life lessons- but probably the most important and hardest learned is that WE is always bigger than ME.  

Love you pookie- and here's to many more!