Five Fabulous Years...

Five years ago today Kevin and I were married in the most beautiful temple for time and all eternity and today I couldn't be happier. Happy Anniversary to my best friend, my rock, my everything...my eternal companion Kevin.

I thought I would share a few memories from our five fabulous years:

1st year: Definately the adjustment year, but nonetheless fun. We started off in Rexburg where I would stomp through the snow and barely make it to class. Kev worked in the book store in the technology department. We moved to Idaho Falls and lived with his Grandma for a month. Then we moved to Rigby and lived next to his parents. We both went to school, Kev also took classes in Pocatello to get his Real Estate license. I worked at a daycare. Busy we were!

2nd year: The highlights for me this year were when I graduated with my bachelors degree in April and then was offered a fourth grade teaching postition over the summer. Yes, it was then I became Kev's "sugar mama". Kev was busy with school and graduated in December, but was also selling real estate. This was a great year for us, having fun with friends and going on lots of dates.

3rd year: The year of change! Kev was accepted to the University of Washington masters program and so we made the move to the Pacific Northwest in August. I started teaching my multiage class which was extremely overwheming at first. I wouldn't have made it without Kevin's help. This was a year of much heartache, loss and personal growth for us, which helped us grow together as well.

4th year: We did much exploring this year. Kev settled well into school and had fun with his friends. I too settled into my new school and loved working there. Over the summer Kevin did an internship in Logan, Utah, so we lived with his aunt and her family in Farmington. This was a great experience and one we will always remember with fondness. Also a year with much heartache but much happiness too.

5th year: Our celebration year! Kevin graduated with his masters of healthcare administration degree and then began his fellowship. Soon after this we found out our family of two would be doubling to four. This has been a year of much faith and hope for us.

What a journey we are on! A journey that at times feels like a roller coaster, but there is no one I would rather ride with than Kevin. I have learned alot in the last five years and hope to learn lots more in the years to come. But there is one thing I am sure of and that is there is no greater gift than that of an eternal marriage. I am so thankful for that wonderful day five years ago.

Thank you for letting me reflect a little and be a little mushy. Here's to the wonderful gift that marriage can be.