5 Year Anniversary

On June 29th it was our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! I honestly can't believe that it has been that long. It's amazing to see how much has changed in our lives since then. We bought a house, got Indiana, I graduated college, I quit teaching, we became parents, Brad has a new job, we have different cars, all the callings we've had in church, we have a 2-year old, Brad's in his 30's, my hair has been blonde, brown and everywhere in between, and so much more. With how much has changed it's crazy to think about what will be different 5 years from now.

This year Brad was in charge of our anniversary. Our first year we had just bought a house so didn't do anything big. The 2nd year I surprised him and we stayed downtown at Little America, which is where we stayed after we got married. The 3rd year I was a week 1/2 away from having Cooper and just ready for him to arrive so again we didn't do anything big. Last year I surprised Brad with a helicopter ride. So this year was Brad's turn. He did really well. He came home from work with flowers and a sweet card. He was even thoughtful enough and picked the same flowers from our wedding with the right colors and all.

Next he surprised me with this beauty. The picture doesn't even do it justice. We have talked about for a few years getting me just a band to wear. My wedding ring has a band but we soldered it to my engagement ring so I can't wear them separately. When I was pregnant I wasn't able to wear my ring towards the end. So he wanted to get something that I could wear when my hand swells (my wedding ring is really thick) or if I just don't want to wear my big ring for certain occasions. I wasn't however expecting it at all. He did awesome picking it out all on his own. It fits my right hand perfectly so I can wear it all the time even with my wedding ring. I LOVE it!!! The baguette diamonds are gorgeous. I could have killed him with how much he spent on it but I'm not complaining now that I have it! :)

The weekend of our anniversary was a little stressful. I was planning Cooper's 2nd birthday as well as getting ready for girls camp. Also my parents were gone to Wendover for the Kenny Loggins concert so we wouldn't have had anyone to watch Cooper over night. I had so much to do because I was going to be gone for a week and then get home and the next day have his party. Yes I did it to myself but I just wasn't ready to put something else on my plate. So for our actual anniversary we went pretty low key. We went and saw Magic Mike and then ate dinner at Happy Sumo. We were totally lame and finished before 9:00 pm. It was still a fun night. Brad informed me of a couple options I had for our anniversary after camp and Coop's party. One of them was to go sky diving. What on earth made Brad think I would do this is beyond me. I am terrified of heights and you couldn't pay me to do this. I'll give him the creativity factor! We are planning a trip to Vegas in the next month or so and this is going to count for our anniversary.

I honestly love Brad more today than the day I married him. We have matured and grown closer. Seeing him with Cooper melts my heart every day. I couldn't imagine a better husband or father. He is perfect for us. I appreciate all the hard work he does to provide for our family that allows me to stay home with Cooper. Not only that but all the cooking, cleaning, and taking care of Cooper that he does once he gets home. No other husband does as much as he does for us! I am a very lucky girl! I love you Brad. I hope the past 5 years of marriage and 7 1/2 together have been as great for you! Happy Anniversary!!!