Sunday, April 26, 2009

On Friday, Seth and I celebrated our fifth anniversary. Seriously, it's been five years! Yesterday, I went to my little cousin's bridal shower and as she described how she and her fiance met, it was fun to think back on how Seth and I met and our little story. We lived in the same apartment complex that Seth's brother and sister-in-law managed. Seth was working for his brother doing the maintenance. I noticed him because he was always singing. One night, I had had enough of trying to make eye contact with him and invited him and his friend to go get Maverick ice cream. The next day, our ward was having a luau and he wasn't so sure if he was coming. I told him he better show up wearing a grass skirt. My roommate and I spent that next day trying to find a grass skirt. He had also searched around and was able to find a grass skirt. After that, we were hooked. As we decided to get married, we knew it was right because it felt right, like we had known each other forever (cheesy I know, but it did.) I'm amazed at how much we've grown in the past five years. We can both be knot heads and are rather stubborn. But we're making it work. We had the chance to make a very quick trip to Seattle this past week, something we seem to be doing every month. While car rides are not my favorite, I do enjoy them for the simple fact that the kids are strapped in and usually asleep. It gives Seth and I a chance to catch up. Through our road trip conversations I've realized that even though life is crazy and we are poor college students right now, I am happy. Truly happy. I love our little family and who we are becoming. The Lord has always blessed us and I am excited to see what's coming our way.








7 comments:

Natalie said...

You guys have such a great story. I love your sweet family!

Stephanie said...

Happy Anniversary! It seems like just yesterday that I was sick as a dog and hugely pregnant and Seth was proposing over a game of Lord of the Rings Risk at midnight. Classic. I can't wait to see you guys!

Melissa said...

Seth proposed over a game of risk?
You're gonna have to explain that one!!
Cute pic, and cute story.
Here's to many more years and road trip together.

McKenzie said...

Happy Anniversary! You guys are a cute couple! We miss ya! Love the wedding picture!

Sarah Ruth Ritchie said...

You are so right... you are so blessed. This is such a wonderful time... these years of being poor college students. I have to remind myself of this every day.

Tracy Giles said...

Happy Anniversary! I remember that day well and how gorgeous you looked in your beautiful wedding dress! Wow, 5 years went be fast!

Jenn said...

Ha ha ha ha! Mav Run! I love you guys. Glad you're doing well.