Monday, January 17, 2011

10 Years of Marriage

This last year marked the 10 year wedding anniversary for Stephen and I.  Wow...I can't believe it has been that long.  I can remember clearly the day we went on our first date - it was a blind date...and when I opened my door back on Baker Street in San Francisco, I was so relieved that A) he was handsome, B) that he was tall and C) that he smiled right back at me.  I knew so quickly that he was the one for me.  By the end of our very first date I had a very strong feeling that we would be friends for a lifetime.  Here we are, 10 years later with 2 kids, a home we made together and our sweet newest addition, Sugar (our dog).
I would be lying to say that it has always been perfect.  There is no perfect marriage, but I do believe it has worked out well.  I count my blessings and I know I am so lucky to have a man that always has my back no matter what.  He is my rock.  I am grateful for him and I often have pings of guilt, thinking that I don't deserve someone so great to be on my team.  But because of him, I am realizing that I do deserve it and damn, I love that man!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Maui, Hawaii - January 2011

We just got back from our first big family vacation to Maui.  Usually the kids don't come along unless it's to San Diego to see the grandparents or the occassional trip to Disneyland.  This time we decided to be brave and take the two little monsters with us and I have to say it was absolutely wonderful!  We had such a blast.  Going to the islands together is now going to be a family tradition.  The tropics agree with us all!

Who would have guessed that this photo session was kind of a nightmare?  Ethan was running around acting like a dinosaur and Maddie was very upset about the wind and then later...the ocean water stinging her legs!

What can I say?  I think it is so clear in this photo how I feel about my boy!

The sun came down and the whales bobbing in and out of the ocean only added to the magic of Maui!

Maui was amazing - it did miraculous things for our kids...they got along just like this the entire time...no fighting, it was awesome!

Maddie, our first born, shown here age 8 1/2....this photo completely captures her spirit and who she is.  I love it!