My Josh...

Happy Cinco De Mayo, and Happy Anniversary to US!

Warning: This is mushy and squishy and specifically written for Josh...ok.  I have warned.

Since I met Josh 11 1/2 years ago, I haven't seen anything in front of me except him.

After only 2 months of dating, I knew he was who I wanted to {hopefully} marry and be with forever.

There have been a few definite moments in our marriage that were almost more than I could handle, and through my craziness he stood by me.  I knew we loved each other when we got married, but I had no idea how much that could grow.  I also knew he would be a good father and husband, but I had no idea what an AMAZING father and husband he would be.

We were so cheesy when we were first together.  We spent pretty much EVERY minute together.  We wrote love notes.  We took walks every day.  We spent hours on the phone when we weren't together.  Then, we spent the hours we had together telling each other what we loved about one another.

Times have changed so much in 11 1/2 years.   I like to call it Modern cheesy!  Instead of written love notes, we send emails and texts.  I don't know what I would do with out being able to send Josh an instant message and instantly get a reply.  No matter how hard it is between work and kids, we make time in our separate schedules so that we have time together.   Then, we spend the time we do have together talking about all of the work and the kids.

I just wanted to write down, how thankful I am to have someone like Josh in my life.  Of course our marriage isn't perfect, and there is always room for improvement - especially on my end.  What I am thankful for is that Josh doesn't ever comment on my flaws, he cheers me on in all of the good things he see's in me.  That cheering is what gives me energy and makes me want to be a better wife, mother, and person.

Happy Anniversary My Josh, I love you!

Here are some fun photos through the years...

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Hola! Some of you may not know that Josh and I were married on May 5th. We just celebrated 7 years of marriage this last weekend together! Everyone keeps warning us of the "7 year itch" but I decided to go with something that our waitress said when we went to dinner. Lucky number Seven! I feel like we have just mastered being in a relationship with an accounting career. We have been through so much together, and it has been so much better than I ever expected. I am always so thankful that my instincts were right on with Josh. I couldn't have married a better man.

These are my most favorite things about him:

1. Josh LOVES to plan romantic getaways, sort of his "thing". We usually get away 2-3 times a year thanks to his planning and my mama watching the girlies!

2. He encourages me in everything I want to do or try...that is how I knew he would be a good father. He was a huge reason I got back into painting!

3. He puts up with my "hobbies" being scattered all over our bedroom all of the time.

4. On the weekends he could be anything, a Cowboy (He even has boots), a baker, or a golfer . The next day he is back to his famous Metro-style. You should all ask him about that. :)

5. He is always honest with me, and doesn't hide any secrets - sometimes I do.

6. He teases me ALL OF THE TIME...I act like I hate it, but I'll admit it is fun.

7. He is always making goals, and always accomplishes them in record time! Like the year President Hinckley asked everyone to read the entire BOM. He ended up finishing in like 2 weeks...I didn't even make it the whole way. He even accepted a calling in the ward nursery, unfortunately I don't think that they will let him accomplish that goal early although I am sure he would love to.

8. He always makes time to play with the girls at home, whether it be princesses, pet shop, or wii games...he usually lets them decide.

9. He will call on his way home to see if I need anything from the store. For those of you who have or will have a toddler like Laney - this is a very desirable attribute in a man.

10. I know he loves me, he tells me all of the time and I have never doubted him for a second.

I love you so much Josh! Lucky year number Seven will be our best year yet!

Isn't it great how we look like we are 12 years old? Love it!