Looking back, I thought I knew a lot...
I knew we wanted to live in Idaho. I always pictured myself ending up in Idaho Falls...Not Rigby! We used to make fun of the Rigbyites:) But, I love it here. It's near church and school and we have great friends and a little bit of family left nearby. It's close to Bo's work...and it's not too far from I.F. ;)
I knew we wanted to be married. I never knew how great being married could be. It's great to live with your best friend, have a family and all be together. I still can't wait for Bo to come home after work and either can the kids. He has a calming effect on the family and we love it when he's home. The other thing I've learned from being married is that the only thing better than being married is adding to the family.
I knew we wanted a big family but didn't know we'd have FIVE kids by now. But, we wanted a big family with kids spaced every couple of years. It happens fast when you start early:) We are so blessed to have each one of these adorable kids. They make life worth living. They definitely bring twist and turns for better and for worse (at times) but I have grown and learned so much after adding a new babe to our family.
I knew we were getting married for eternity and we wanted to be. But as years pass and we learn and grow together, add new members to our family, and live every day (occasionally have scary or sad experiences). It makes me so grateful for the plan of salvation and the knowledge and testimony I have of it. I would be so sad to know that this life was it and wonder if I'd ever see my loved ones again. The gospel brings such peace as I know I'll be able to live with our family for eternity. I was grateful for the temple when we were married but my appreciation grows as time passes.
Of course life is not always bliss and hard times have come. But, we've made it through them and I am so blessed to have such a great family to weather the storms with.
I'm sure in 10 more years I'll think I didn't know anything back then (as in now), But life teaches lessons along the way and we never stop learning.
I love you Bo. Thanks for sharing 10 great years of your life with me and can't wait for the many more to come...
We decided to spend our anniversary with the kids. With Caleb being so young, there really isn't another option for us. But, it will be a day to remember for everyone.
We went up to Idaho Falls and started at Walmart of all places. The kids needed new bikes so we went to see what size they needed.
Then off to the Green Belt we went. This was the highlight for us. We fed the ducks and then the seagulls came looking for some. It was fun to toss the bread in the air and watch them catch it. I think the seagulls were more fun than the ducks!
After that we went to our first family movie at Edwards. The Croods. Everyone liked it, including the adults:). It was really funny.
We did spend the evening together just us (plus Caleb) and got a sitter for the other kids. We didn't do a whole lot, because Caleb was really fussy. But we did drive down 17th street to reminisce about how we met :). It wasn't nearly as great as is was 15 years ago :o).
I'm so mad at myself for not taking more pictures!!!
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Glad you had a such a good time together!
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