14 Years and Counting

For our anniversary this year, Casey took the day off and we went camping up at Zion National Park. I was a little worried about the weather, as we have been having some pretty nasty rain storms and some flash floods warnings off and on for the last couple of weeks. But we had great luck and didn't experience a single drop of rain. We were able to get up and there and set up in pretty good time and so we were able to go on an evening walk before bed time. It was so beautiful out. Jenna was totally fascinated by all the wildlife and made me take a picture of everything we saw. I thought you all would enjoy the shots of spiders, lizards, frogs, and squirrels equally. You're welcome. 

The next morning J and I went for a little morning constitutional while Casey got a little more sleep. Because I am brilliant and perfect, I will NOT admit to forgetting the pump for the air mattress requiring us to sleep {or rather not sleep} on the rocky ground. 

We went into Springdale for a delicious breakfast after breaking down camp, and then headed back into the park for another hike. Jenna got in trouble for sticking her head out the window of the tram...but let me ask you this, what's the concern? Her being decapitated by a passing car? Honestly...

This was the perfect way for us to celebrate being married for fourteen years, what?! Disconnected for world and time with just the three of us surrounded by beauty and nature. I couldn't have asked for any better. Casey said to me, "Well our fifteenth year is off to a pretty good start." I couldn't agree more! 

Twelve Years

I cannot believe that Casey and I have been married for twelve years now. Every day I am grateful to have him as my husband. Thought in honor of the milestone I would list twelve things I adore about Caser (in no particular order):

1. He is one of the funniest people I know
2. He keeps me grounded
   
3. He is my best friend and helps me see the other side of any problem
4. He is the greatest father and husband
   
5. He is such a hard worker
   
6. He thinks I am funny
7. He more of a feminist than most the women I know
8. He has the kindest heart
9. He loves me, despite my flaws and baggage
10. He loves my family, despite their flaws and baggage
11. He so much fun to travel with
12. He does all the dishes (this one may have to be ranked number one)
    

Casey and I spent our anniversary this year in Coronado. He had an HR conference at the Loews Hotel down there and Sara and Chris offered to watch Jenna overnight so that we could have a date night without her. It was a great evening. After we made our appearances at the conference reception, we went on a gondola ride around Coronado. The gave us chocolate covered strawberries, which as you can see, Casey thoroughly enjoyed. He is such a goofball. Then we ordered room service, and I had quite possibly the best hamburger I had ever had.

Then Aunt Sara came to visit us at Coronado. She is so cute with Jenna. I am so grateful that she is my sister.

11 years

For our anniversary this year, I joined Casey in St. Petersburg, FL where he was attending an HR conference at the Don Cesar Resort. It was such a great trip! The sand and water were like nothing I had ever experienced before. We had some great meals, including a stop at the fabulous Waffle House on the way out of town. This may be one of my all time favorite trips!

Flashback Friday...a full decade

10 years ago today, Casey and I were sealed in the San Diego Temple...enjoy our wedding picture.