Celebrating Five Crazy, Happy Years

Once upon a time, we were high-school sweethearts. I simply can not believe that it has been five years since we were married, ten years since we graduated high-school, and thirteen years since we began dating!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah. I never dated anyone but Cody. Call it boring. Call it whatever you wish. I call it a blessing....a gift.

Some might say that Cody and I are polar opposites. He's the funny one...I'm not so much. He's a procrastinator...I'm not so much. He is silly...yep not so much here. He likes to clutter....nope...not here (except I am this secret hoarder that likes to throw things in unseen places like the closets, drawers, etc).  He is even-tempered...I pretty much call it like I see it.  He is everything that I am not, and I think that is what makes it work.There's so much in him that I would like to be.

These five years of marriage have not been entirely easy. We have had first jobs, new jobs, and changes in positions....all in which have been a challenge. We have lost pets and loved ones,. We have been heartbroken with the losses of our own little ones.  Through it all, we took turns leaning on each other when we were ready to fall.  So, no. It hasn't been all wonderful.  However, we learned and grew from all of these experiences. It is SO true...what doesn't kill us, makes us STRONGER!!!  These five years have also brought so many wonderful things our way. We have welcomed three beautiful children into the world, built a wonderful home, and were baptized together, becoming members of New Hope Baptist.

I feel so blessed to have gone through the good and bad with someone very special. I am so happy to say that I am married to my best friend. I am very honest when I say that Cody has one of the kindest hearts that I have ever known. I am realistic when I admit that he can drive me crazy and will probably continue to do so. I am looking forward to many more crazy, happy years to come!!!!

We celebrated out fifth wedding anniversary by taking a trip to Helen. It was a much needed break. We did a whole lot of nothing...which I am surprised that I loved!!! The cabin was super nice and cozy. I must admit that I didnt' quite know what to do with myself and much of our time was spent talking about the kiddos, texting our parents (the wonderful souls made this all possible) about the kiddos, or flipping through our phones looking at pictures about them! When we sat at the table tonight reunited, it was back to reality. Forks hitting the floor, cries for more, and pleas to sit by momma and daddy rang loud and clear. Ahhhh.....dinner by the river was far more relaxing...but far less interesting!!!!