Five {blissful} Years

Jake and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary earlier this month.  And I must say, I couldn't have picked a better man for me!

Look how young Jake looks!  I don't look that much younger, do I?  I think I kind of look the same, but maybe I'm in denial.  The big 3-0 is coming up {don't worry, I still have over a year to get there, but it is slowly creeping up on me}.

Last year we went on a cruise for our anniversary. 

This year?  We went to dinner and a movie!  It was great to get away, just the two of us, even if it was for just a few hours.  The more kids we have, the harder it is to go on dates.  Even with my parents next door.  So we try to take advantage whenever we can, which isn't often enough!  Plus, we saw a great movie - The Blind Side.  If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.

I did make sure we got a couple of pics taken of us.  We don't get that many taken of just the two of us.  I'm usually the one behind the camera.

And one of the whole family!

DISCLAIMER:  All of the pics in this post were scanned so they aren't the best quality.  I did try to fix them a little with Photoshop, but I'm still learning my way around Photoshop.

Happy anniversary, Jake!  These past five years truly have been {blissful}.  I love you and am so glad you are the one beside me!  I can't wait for the next 5, 25 and 50 years!  Heck, I'll even take eternity :)

Four {blissfull} Years

Four years ago, Jake and I were married for time and all eternity. We were married at 1:30 in the afternoon. By the time we were done with the ceremony and were done taking pictures outside the temple, we were starving! So on our way to the reception, we went through the McDonalds drive-thru for a little cheeseburger goodness, Jake in his tux and me in my wedding dress! We then had a reception/dinner at the Grand America hotel. It was a beautiful day that I will never forget. (Our computer and scanner are having problems, so I had to take pics of our wedding album to post . . .)


I am so lucky I found this wonderful man! He is the best husband and the best father. He is so selfless, giving and kind. He would do absolutely anything for Emmy and I. We are so lucky to have him in our lives. I love you, Jake, and am so proud to be your wife.

We decided, last minute, to go on a cruise for our anniversary! We will be going on a seven-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera. We leave Friday night. I'll have lots of pics to post when I get back!

Vegas, Baby!

Jake and I celebrated our wedding anniversary this year in Vegas. We had so much fun, the only downside was that is was way too short! We stayed at a condo so we had a full kitchen and it was pretty nice.

We went to a movie (which we hardly ever do!) and did some Christmas shopping. We also went to the strip and went to the Bellagio. We saw the water show and went to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden. It was all decorated for Christmas and was so pretty!


Inside the conservatory

This was made of all flowers and plants

Giant ornaments next to the giant tree!

Next to the botanical garden

At the water show

At the water show again! (Please keep in mind that my coat adds on at least 50 pounds! It's a puffy coat and I look chubby in this picture!)

Emmy stayed with my sister and had so much fun with her cousins! We missed her but had a great time sleeping in two days in a row!

Happy Anniversary!

Jake and I recently celebrated our 3rd anniversary! He surprised me with these beautiful flowers. He's such a great husband and dad, I couldn't ask for a better man!

We are going to Las Vegas this next weekend for a little get away. It will be my first time away from Emmy overnight. I know I will be sad to be away from her but I have to say I'm really excited to sleep in! We're staying for 2 nights and I'm planning on just relaxing with my husband. It will be great!