23 Years of...

Love, trails, struggles, compassion, work, no work, kids, loss, heartache, communicating, fun, vacations, hospital stays, apartment living, house building, moving, laughs, tears, companionship, disappointments, surprises, joy, date nights, temple trips, and did I mention love? And yes.... I would do it all over again, and hope that we have at least another 23 + years ahead of us still.

(making sure there is no lipstick on my teeth)

Rich and I celebrated our 23 Wedding Anniversary on March 22. When I met this sweet guy of mine 24 years ago, I had no idea what lied ahead of us. The struggles that we would go through of losing our beautiful daughter Chelsea, who had brought so much light and life to our family, brought so many other difficulties along with it. But the blessings of our Temple marriage have far exceeded my expectations! I did not anticipate such struggles in life, and yet with the help of our loving Heavenly Father, we have been able to strengthen our marriage and love one another on a level I did not know existed. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and led me to such a man that would love me, care for me, and our family, and most importantly take me to the Temple. I want nothing less than for my children to find the one for them that will bring such happiness and blessings to their lives.

Shayla sent me the cutest text on our anniversary, it read: Happy Anniversary I love you and I'm so glad you have such a good marriage :) Have a good day.

And with that... we did!

Shayla's Turn

Shayla's comp season has begun! First competition was this last weekend. Shayla took 2nd place on her solo, (which Mckena choreographed for her) and did a great job!! Then her team took 1st place on all 4 dances! They have worked hard and looked amazing. Shayla's best friend came to support her. It was a fun weekend!

Sisters by Fate~ Friends by Choice