Six years

March 24th, 2001 was the day that G and I were married. Looking back, we had no clue what the next six years would be bringing. We have had many ups and downs, but have weathered them all quite well. The easiest year, thus far, was the year that G was unemployed. While I have no idea how we survived that year, we grew so close. We had to lean on each other and since money was so tight, we spent a lot of time bonding. God definitely took care of us and provide for us and we learned so much. The toughest year has been the last year. We've had some pretty ugly skeleton's fall out of the closet, a very strong willed 2 year old and new jobs to deal with. With G taking a new job and working at home, it has provided us with all sorts of new obstacles and challenges. He loves his job and it is so important to me that he does love his job, but for a while I didn't think it was going to work out. It is so hard to have a mommy, daddy, 1 to 2 year old (who thinks daddy is there for her entertainment) and a dog in 1,200 sq. ft. and stay out of each others way.

It is so amazing to me that God can strengthen us during times that should be so difficult and yet I'm equally amazed how Satan pulls on us when all is "going well". After a year of butting heads and compromise after compromise, I think we have worked out our situation. It is truly a blessing to have G at home and active in L's life. The fact that he has no commute to work gives him even more time with us. We joke when L leaves her toys in the hallway that daddy might be late coming home because of the traffic. We are truly blessed.

Every year on our anniversary we discuss what the highlight of our marriage has been. For the past three years, that has been Leah for both of us. I didn't think I could love anyone more than G until I saw G become a father. Now I love L's daddy even more.

I don't know where I would be or what I would do without G. He is such a perfect fit for me. I have been in awe watching him become Daddy. I love to see him with his little girl. The last 6 years have been the best of my life and I can't wait to see what is in store for us in the future.

To celebrate our anniversary, M and LQ took Leah for a slumber party (Thanks guys!). G and I dropped her off on Friday morning and then went for massages (Thanks Mom). Since we were still limping from our work out on Wednesday, the timing was perfect. We each had a one hour deep tissue massage and then went to Tommy Bahamas for lunch.

After lunch we went to the mall to do some shopping. We then came home and took a nap. It is so funny how quickly you forget how to act when you are without your kids. It was like we didn't know what to do with ourselves. I guess the third and ironically smallest opinion in our family is the strongest. We rented a few movies and had a relaxing, romantic night at home.

On Saturday, we slept in and then went to meet back up with L. We ate at Johnny Rockets and then came home to watch some basketball. M and LQ said that L did pretty well last night. She was up a few times, but nothing unexpected since we don't leave her much. C.J., our beagle, had a horrible time. He ran through the house whining every time he came to L's room. It was like he was trying to tell us she was missing. He was up at 7:00 am searching for her again. Note to self: next time, keep the kid (LQ said she slept until 11:30 am) and get a sitter for the dog. On the way home, we were telling L about how much C.J. missed her and she said, "He's like a brother." It was pretty cute.

L and Aunt LQ
Daddy and L watching the Jayhawks

Sadly, the Jayhawks lost so March Madness is over for our house. Hopefully they will do better next year.

Also, we found some really fun window decals for our car.