Seven

Yesterday Mike and I celebrated our 7th anniversary. And since we had known each other for almost exactly 7 years when we got married, that means we have known each other for 14 years. That's almost half of our lives.

It was kind of fun to think back and talk about the last 14 years and how our relationship has evolved over that time. I don't think either of us really gave the other much thought when we first met as freshman in high school, but eventually over time as we became better friends and spent more time together we each stood out to the other.

To celebrate, my mom drove to Manhattan for the 3rd time since we moved here (isn't she awesome?) and took care of the kiddos so we could sneak up to Omaha for a night away. We went to the Winter Quarters Temple, ate at PF Changs, shopped, and most importantly SLEPT IN! It's nice to have a weekend away every once in a while to reconnect and recharge and with a new baby coming we probably won't get the opportunity again for a while.

The kids were well taken care of (they always are) by Grandma. She took them to a gymnastics place for free gym time, swimming, and then played outside with them for several hours all on Friday. Anyways, we really appreciate her help!

Who knows what the next 7 years will bring to our family?? We definitely couldn't have predicted everything that has happened the last 7 years. But come what may, I can be happy and will always be grateful with my eternal companion and best friend by my side.

Note: we aren't really standing that far apart for a picture on our anniversary. These were photoshopped together from 2 different pictures...since there was no one else around to take a picture of us together.