Our Fifth Anniversary

I just wanted to post a few pictures of Larry and I that we've taken over the past five years of our happy marriage! It was the best day of my life, that Valentine's Day in 2004 when we were married for time and all eternity in the Washington D.C. temple! Ever since then, I've seen the blessings of marrying such a loving and worthy man...he was well worth the wait!

Here we are the spring of 2004 enjoying the Cherry Blossoms--one of my favorite things about D.C.

This picture was taken just after Larry popped the question! He took a huge risk in doing so because this dinner marked one month exactly to the day when we had gone on our first date! (Nov. 11, 2003) This boy sure had faith! I didn't give him a "yes," that night much to his dismay. But, what really stole my heart was that Larry told me to take as long as I needed to make my decision. Two days later, I gave him my answer. And here we are 5 years and one child later!

Larry and I on our honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico! We are so glad we were able to go on a honeymoon and to such a beautiful and warm place! (Feb. 2004)

Our first anniversary--a surprise day trip to
New York City! Here we are on top of the Empire State Building and in front of a subway train! We even got to attend a session at the Manhatten Temple, that day! We were exhausted when we flew home via Independence Air that night!

Our first Christmas! (December 2005) and at a park in Savannah, GA (March 2005)

Our son James was born on September 27, 2006. Truly the biggest highlight of our marriage, so far! Here I am holding the little guy the day after he was born!

Here we are, a new family of three!

Sevens

I was tagged over a month ago by my sister-in-law Kristen. So, I'm finally getting around to this!
7 Things I can do
I can make bread (not every loaf is perfect, but I'm getting better)! I can play two musical instruments (violin and piano). I can also write music! I can stay home with my little boy every day! What a priviledge! I can play a good mean game of basketball--my shooting isn't soooo acurate anymore. I can and know how to build landscaping walls out of stone! I can honestly say that I have no regrets with the big choices I've made in my life (ie. college major, mission, career, marriage, and children).

7 things I can't do
I can't stay up late, anymore. (Especially after having children...) I can't sing very well (I can sing in tune but my voice is very weak--I guess I need to be trained:) I can't wait for Larry to get home from work every day! I can't stop feeling very blessed and lucky to be married to one of the greatest guys in all of the earth! I can't keep up with keeping the house clean and organized (I've decided to follow Pres. Monson's counsel and enjoy this season of motherhood in my life)! I can't wait until it gets warmer (January-March is my most difficult time of year! Why did I get married in February?! I'd never dreamed of it--but when I met the right guy...I didn't care what the weather was like anymore!) I can't remember when I was happier in my life than the way I feel right now!

7 things that attracted me to my hubby
His voice--Larry has an amazing talking and singing voice! His eyes--Larry's eyes are always on fire...they are a perfect Carribbean blue! His personality--Larry and I clicked from the first time we ever met...we couldn't stop talking with each other...hours pass and we don't even notice! And he gets along with everyone...he understands people! His testimony--He has the gift of faith and always always follows the spirit! His work ethic--Larry is not afraid to go out there and work--even hard core physical labor! His decorating/gardening sense-- Larry makes everything beautiful that he gets his hands on! He's an incredible decorator! Our yard and house look great because of his efforts (more than mine). And lastly (I could go on forever), his humility! Larry is the most humble person I know--he's never yelled at or lost his temper with me. I can't say that I've never lost mine w/ him:(

7 things I say most often
I love you ____ (Larry or James)! Okay. Let me see.... James, come here!!!! O my gosh! Wow! Oh, well.

I tag Nichole and Lisa (my other sisters-in-law) on Larry's side!