Fourteen

Fourteen years ago today, I married a guy who promised to love me for the rest of my life, eventually get a career and to take out the trash whenever practicable. So far he has lived up to those promises and more. 

This year has been a great and challenging year. 

We've had some pretty big triumphs like:

finishing our bedroom remodel without one major argument

                                  

                                 

Baptizing Emily                                                                           

                                

And going on another wonderful Disneyland vacation. 

                               

One of our greatest triumphs involved Chris starting a new job which he loves. 

(this is a selfie he probably took on a break at work)

We also had some challenges that mostly surrounded a very bad daycare situation for Jane and the fallout that resulted. But even that turned into a triumph after a summer of hard work and a successful beginning to the school year. And in the end Chris and I were closer for having gone through those struggles. 

The decision I made 14 years ago is the best one of my life. It has been worth every bit of work and more. 

This morning I woke up to presents and flowers. 

The presents contained my favorite chocolates:

 And in a truly classy move, Chris remembered how much I loved these nuts from this little shop in Hanalei. He had them shipped all the way from Hawaii.

 Thanks for a great anniversary, Chris. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you!