"The key to strengthening our families is having the Spirit of the Lord come into our homes. The goal of our families is to be on the strait and narrow path."
Robert D. Hales



Friday, August 22, 2008

Celebrating 5 Years!!

Five years ago on August 22, 2003 we were married in Orem, Utah! Celebrating 5 years together was quite an occasion...


Ryan's parents took Avery last friday night so that we could go out to celebrate. It was Avery's very 1st night away from us, but we will get to that part later.

I planned a picnic dinner at the park for 2, which sadly enough is something we had never done together before. I made grilled chicken sandwhiches, baked beans, some fruit and chocolate cake for dinner. Our picnic at the park was AMAZING! The weather was perfect, cool with a slight breeze. It was a nice change from how hot it has been lately. When we were done eating we went to the dollar theater to see Iron Man. We had seen it before, and it was so good we wanted to see it again. Since we had some 20 min. before the show started we walked over to Costco and browsed all the cool stuff we couldn't possibly afford. It's always nice to dream though! Finally it was time to see Iron Man! And yes, it was as good the second time as it was the first time. When Iron Man was over, we opted to see The Incredible Hulk too! We got lucky they were both at the Dollar Theater. We hadn't seen Hulk before so that was really fun! When we finally left the theater we were exhausted, so we finally got home at about 11pm.

What was great about going to bed late was that we got to sleep in the next morning! With Avery spending the night at Nana's and Papa's we were able to do what ever our little hearts desired. It was nice to be Kid free for a while, but were sure missed our little monkey! But he had pleanty of fun of his own!

Anyway! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY RYAN! The last five years have been wonderful and adventurous! I look forward to the next 5, and the 5 after that, and after that. I Love You!

3 comments:

Brooke and Aaron said...

Happy Anniversary!! You've had some great times! We're glad Avery enjoyed being with Nana and Papa. That must have been weird going to sleep at home without him there. The first time I left Emma overnight was when I delivered Heidi. It was a surreal feeling. Looks like you're all having a great summer! Good luck with Ryan's student teaching, being a busy mom, and everything else!!

Chair Losee said...

Happy 5 years! Time flys doesn't it. Seems like just yesterday that you and Cori were coming over for visiting teaching and now look where we're at. Glad to see life is going good for you guy's. Tell Ryan good luck with student teaching!

Sarah said...

Happy Anniversary! 5 years...wow! Isn't it funny that your first anniversary you want it to be SUPER special and romantic and by the 5th you can go to Costco and see a movie and call it a night! I love it! Sounds like Avery had a really fun time, he is getting so big! :)