7 Year Bliss and Other things

Mark and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary on Sunday.

Seven really does not feel that long when you've accomplished so much with someone. It may seem cheesy, but I feel I've known Mark my whole life. Hard to remember what life was like before him. We had a good discussion during our anniversary dinner at Fogo de Chao (we love that place), I asked him what he remembers from our first date. We laughed about the double date we were on, the funny stuff that happened there, my off color jokes that I was shocked he found funny and the good-bye fist pump he gave at the end of the night. But he mentioned how comfortable he felt with me. Like he was reunited with an old friend. I felt the same way that night as well! I was shocked with how calm I felt on that date, I could be myself and I felt like he wouldn't think I was a weirdo. And not to mention he was hilarious too. I even liked the weird fist bump he gave me saying goodbye, though he admits he thought he was just making me want him even more, I felt relieved he did not want a hug...I have a bubble as well. I still find it funny that I ended up falling for Mark, considering I told him I'd feel sorry for whomever he married cause he tried to come off as a jerk most of the time. But once I had him, he became the best version of a spouse/partner I could ever imagine.
Many say marriage is hard, I'd have to disagree in our case. Life is hard, Marriage is what helps me get through it. I've been fortunate to have such a supportive, patient, sensitive and loving husband. People think they know him? They have no idea. He's awesome. They call seven year anniversary the seven year itch, but I call it the seven year bliss :)


Other stuff that happened this month:

Lily is writing and spelling like a smarty pants. She is doing so well! Though, I'd have to say her strong point is math. Maybe she's not smarter then most 4 yr olds, but I sure like to think so.

Lily has been busy with friends. We have a playgroup we get together with every week, friends from mommy gym and little gym, but her favorite friend of all? Liam. This is their trip to the aquarium last week, they had so much fun together. Liam is from Little gym. What is funny about their friendship is they initially got in trouble in class for fighting with each other. The following class, they were best friends. Lily even stated she wanted to marry Liam someday. LOL I love seeing my girl make memories with friends. Though she does need to cool it with all the hugging and trying to kiss boys, it's gotten her into trouble a few times with her teachers. Her friend William runs from her when she tries to hug him, and gets really stiff armed when she finally catches him. Poor boys! We are trying to teach her 'hands to ourselves' but this girl has a lot of love to give I guess. oye!

U of A football has started! Mark and I went to the first game against BYU, unfortunately we lost, but we had fun. Lily got to go to a game with Mark, she had a blast. We love football season (it's taken me some time to love it)

My little man is growing so big! He's 58th percentile for weight and 86th for height, so he's a tall boy. He's now 15 months, running everywhere, gets into every drawer in the house, loves to give kisses and cuddles, loves his sister lily, is a pro at hide and go seek and is saying a few words like 'mmmmoore'. He is such a little monster, keeps me busy all day. But boy do I love this boy! He is a mamas boy all the way!

He runs a muck in our primary class, but the kids love it.

looking good in their sunday best



My handsome boy!

This girl had her first ever primary program. I was in the program as well, sitting in front of her class so I could not see her. From what I hear, she was adorable. Her part was to say 'I love that the temple is by my house' she memorized it and said it clearly, I was very proud of her! Love my little lily SOSOSOSOSO much!

Update on physical fitness, I deadlifted 215lbs Monday, coming from 125lbs in April. I'd say I'm making progress :) I'm getting stronger, reaching goals, now working on lowing body fat, but loving that I'm making progress. I took my first Zumba class, it was comical. I think I was the most uncoordinated person there, BUT I'm going to make an effort to go each Tuesday morning. I need to get my Latina groove back.