simply life: 2 years later...

Thursday, May 29, 2008

2 years later...

Engaged. . . wedding. . .

newly weds. . . prego. . .

Darla. . . little family. . .

Tomorrow is our two year anniversary. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were hanging out at East together. It is amazing all the little things that change in just two years. One example would be: staying up until 3 AM and sleeping in till 11 AM vs. going to bed as fast as you can at 9:30 PM and waking up at the crack of dawn 5 AM. Marrying Erik was the best decision I have ever made. He continues to impress me. From the day we started dating I was constantly astonished how my feelings for him would get stronger. They would never level off and disappear. What I feel for Erik now is something that I never thought possible. Erik makes being a wife and mother easy. He truly is one of a kind. Last night while reading the Book of Mormon, I couldn't help but feel how this life is literally a gift. We have been given this time and opportunity to live, grow, change and become. I couldn't be more grateful for these days in my life that I have been given.

2 comments:

henderson family said...: I, too, remember those days at East...ahh, those were the good days! It's so fun to watch you two still together - you've always made each other so happy! Congrats on 2 years! Love ya!; May 30, 2008 at 2:55 PM
brenley said...: i can't believe it's been two years already!!! congrats! you two are amazing and have such a cute little family! love and miss you to pieces!; June 1, 2008 at 1:13 PM

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Favorite Darla Quote

In her bedtime prayer, "Please bless that I won't get any more Almond Joys in my halloween candy because I think they are gross."

After giving Tate a kiss or two, "Wow. I really am going to marry Tate!"

"Heavenly Father has commanded us to not start the microwave before we say a prayer. It's not modest if it beeps while we are praying."

Tucking her in bed the night of Erik's birthday, "Dad it's going to be a long week until your next birthday! One LONNNNNNG week!"

"Bennett!!!!! You have until the count of three!!! 1 - 2 - 3!!!!! Mom, Bennett isn't listening to me!!!!"

"My wand is pretty big."

Bennett: "My sword is pretty big too."

"No Bennett, you are a boy. Your sword is handsome big."

Favorite Bennett Quote

Eating dinner - "I wish I had a whole statue of an elephant made out of this rice and I would eat the whole thing!!"

While taking care of business "I WISH I COULD PLAY LEGOS WHILE I AM GOING POTTY!"

In a prayer, "Please bless Mom that she won't be weird."

"In my life I am supposed to help people laugh and feel love."

"When Tate says, "Eee Eee" that is Spanish for squirrel."

"My hugs are from God. He told me to give them to everyone."

"Mom, I love the Holy Ghost. Sometimes we get mad, but the Holy Ghost doesn't go away. He stay so to help us feel better. I love the Holy Ghost. I love Grayson too. He is my new shiny penny friend. I love you Mom."

Bennett: "I like these pants they are my favorite!"

me: "Bennett you are my favorite!"

Bennett: "I'm not pants!"

me: "Bennett we are going to have tater tots for dinner!"

Bennett: "We don't eat people!"

(sometimes we call Tate - Tater Tot)

"I have three dads that love me. Erik loves me. Jordan loves me. Papa loves me and Grandpa loves me!"

"I just had a Bless You!" (after a sneeze)

Favorite Tate Quote

After opening a fun size pack of starburst (colors pink and yellow) for Tate, "OOOOHHHH! I love star wars! Ohhhh I love green and purple!"

"My birthday is Nomemember three three three"

"Mom, we going to buy a cinderbrella for Dad?"

"You are a stookid guy!" (closest he can get to saying stupid without getting in trouble :)

"Mmmm! Thanks for making this dinner mom! I love it. It's my BEST!" (every single night without fail)

Favorite Lucille Quotes

"Mother Gospel" (Mother Gothal)

"Nie da Pooh" (winnie the pooh - need to poo)

"Mulk" (milk)