Eighteen years of memories. Some of my favorites . . .
* On our wedding night, room service entered our suite unannounced. They got an eye full. We were mortified. :)
* Getting asked (& paid $10) to pose in a Motel 8 brochure while we were on our honeymoon . . .
~ Isn't he dreamy! ~
* Our first apartment in Rexburg, Idaho. It was the dead of winter, we couldn't afford to run our heater all the time but we would turn it on long enough to change for bed or to shower.
* After a very long labor, Dave was admiring our first born. Our friend, Tonia, was in charge of the video camera. She was commenting on how cute Taylor was. Dave wasn't so sure. Tonia said, "Well if she were 16 and looked like this..." when Dave interrupted her saying, "If she were 16, she'd be in special ed whether she needed it or not!" Yes, I have that endearing comment on camera!
Don't worry, she got much cuter!
* In
our church, babies are given a name and blessing usually within a couple of months after they are born. Dave blessed Taylor that she would, "be a good person, and always be strong in the Church, that she would be able to get married in the temple to a decent person ~ a guy." I think we all heard chuckles in the congregation!
* Watching Dave's sweet bond with Taylor develop . . .
I chose a good man to be the father of my kids!
* My parents were on their way to our house when I went into labor with Carter. Dave wanted to make sure everything was done so that my dad wouldn't try to "help out" while we were at the hospital. (We love you dad!) So, Dave was frantically cleaning the garage, mowing the yard, changing the oil in the car. Meanwhile, I was inside dying. I don't think either one of us realized how far along I was. I'll never forget the look on Dave's face when my water broke. He was as white as a ghost! We barely made it to the hospital in time. Carter was born 7 minutes after arriving. I remember Dave saying, "He looks like a Vinnie!"
* Dave was on a business trip. He was working for a company called Net Schools. They were setting up for a conference and were all working hard, except this one guy who was sitting down with his feet up. Dave was irritated that he wasn't helping and said to him, "What are you somebody important or something?" The man smiled up at Dave and handed him a business card. It read, "Tom Greaves, President & CEO of Net Schools Corporation" Dave replied, "Oh! I guess so." We still laugh about that to this day.
* Watching Dave with our kids. He's such a great dad!
* Taking the kids to Disney Land . . .
and Disney World . . .
* Dave teaching our kids how to make the best faces . . .
* After living in Utah for 8 years, Dave got a great job opportunity in Texas. So, we decided to move our family. We have loved it here and consider it our home. Lauren fit right in as a Texan! :)
And we have been fortunate to live close by the kiddos cousins . . .
* Trips to Oregon to visit Dave's Family . . .
* And trips to Wyoming to visit my family . . .
* Dave & I completed the
CERT training program and got to participate in the Fire Academy Training as well!
* To celebrate our 15 year anniversary, we took an amazing cruise to Alaska. It still ranks as one of the best vacations either one of us has ever been on!
We highly recommend it!
* Starting our own business,
Silencer Shop, has been a crazy, fun, and stressful ride but I am so proud of Dave. It has been a neat thing to see unfold. He has always been a hard worker. That is one of the things that I love most about him!
* Our trip to
Maine last summer was another high light for us!
I am so grateful for all of the wonderful memories. I wouldn't change a thing. I love you Dave! Happy Anniversary!
