I Am Thankful

Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary. I have been married for 12 years. It has been an incredible journey so far. I look forward to the years ahead.

In the past 12 years, Ryan and I both earned our bachelor's degree. We bought our first house and fixed it up. We moved back to our hometown and built a house and a few years later built another one. We have had three children. We have been on a few vacations and job interviews in other states. We are still looking for the exact place where God wants us, but we are both willing to trust Him.

I took a little time this week and wrote a list of things why I am thankful for Ryan. These things may just be small things, but they mean a lot to me.

• He took the girls out to try to fly a kite, even though there really wasn't enough wind, just because the girls really wanted to try to fly it.
• He took Cassidy on a walk and spent time with her.
• He always mows the yard when it needs it without complaint.
• He took Cassidy shopping for gardening supplies.
• He went to the Spring Fling at Cassidy's school.
  
• He planted flowers to make the house look better.
• He took Cassidy and Callie on a walk to give me a little quiet time.
• He watched all 3 girls while I walked.
• He cooked supper.
• He watched Chloe while I took a shower.
• He took us to the Pasta House one evening for supper.
  
• He watched Chloe while I helped Cassidy and Callie take a shower.
• He is supportive of me staying home.
• He goes to work everyday without complaint.
• He is bettering himself by going to tae kwon do.
• He has gone a few times to get us lunch/supper when I did not feel like cooking.
• He washed the car I drive.
• He helps the girls when they ask.
• He built me a shelf for the hall to set pictures.
• He planted the bushes I bought for the front yard.
• He watched Chloe while I cleaned up the house.
• He supports my parenting of the girls.
• He helps keep the house clean.
• He is good at entertaining friends and family.
• He took the recycling to the recycling center.
• He goes to church with us.
• He plays with the girls outside (they love that).

There are many, many other things. I just wanted to express a few things I was thankful for from this past week or two.


Ryan, you are wonderful husband and I look forward to many more fun filled years together.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!