Ten Years....

Ten years ago today (the 27th, or the day after thanksgiving) I was home for holiday break. I had been warned, but was not prepared for what was to happen.

I went to the library for a little finals preparation. (it is true, I did study once in a while, if there was nothing better to do.) On my way home, I got a craving for cinnamon bears---sugar, my drug of choice. Pulling into the parking lot, I noticed a van pull around behind me. No big deal, I hoped out of my car to head into Albertson's. I see cute guy in glasses running towards me, he looks familiare, oh wait, it is Chris Bremser from high school. I had heard that he was home from his mission. I shuttered at the memory (the kid broke my heart). I really liked him in high school, but he lost interest in me when I was not as aggressive as he was used to--plus there was another girl that came along.

A polite smile on my face, I say Hi. He stops asks a few polite questions...how are you? What have you been up to for over two years? then...the question "What are you doing tonight? Do you want to go out?" Oh crap! I have never been good about saying no. So instead "Sure." He runs back to his car and I wonder into Alberston's confused and shaking...shaking...I knew this was different. I blamed it on the fact that he was the only boy that ever rejected me. I was always able to get the guy, but he had been able to walk away.

I never did find my cinnamon bears, I wondered around the store in shock, and then went home to prepare for my big date. Who knew that it would all go so well...

Christmas...

Thanks Amber...I am guessing that this song has more meaning for you this year than ever, but I cried when I heard it.

Husband tag...

1. Where did you meet your husband? Seminary, Jr. year of High School.

2. How long did you date before you got married? We dated for 18 months. (Dated 1 year, then engaged 6 months) I don’t work quickly.

3. How long have you been married? 8 years and almost 7 months

4. What does he do that surprises you? He doe not surprise me. (that sounded terrible, but it is true…very predictable in everything.)

5. What is your favorite feature of his? His Hands!!! (I also love his smile.)

6. What is his best quality? Very, very hard worker.

7. Does he have a nickname for you? Sweetheart

8. What is his favorite food? Steak (right now he likes it covered in bleu cheese)

9. What is his favorite sport? Cycling—does that count as a sport?

10. When and where did you first kiss? After two months—his parents basement. (back when they liked me)

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Shop—I know crazy, but he is my FAVORITE shopping buddy.

12. Do you have any children? 4

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can clean! (and does so when left home alone—I LOVE It. )

14. How old is he? 31

16. What is his favorite music? 90’s (but that changes periodically)

17. What do you admire most about him? Again his work ethic—I know that he may not always make a ton of money, but he will never sit around waiting for things to just happen. I also admire the fact that he is immovable. He is very easy going, but if he believes something or has made a decision, good luck changing his mind (or his heart). (this is good—most of the time)

18. What is his favorite color? Blue

19. Will he read this? Yes, even though he was there when I filled it out.

20. Who do you tag? Hmmm…anyone?

A house divided...

As we are discussing voting this week and watching the news our children have become very interested. The problem: Anna wants Obama (he has better hair), and Preston wants McCain (we don't know why). It has brought some pretty heated discussions into our home. Let's just hope that Obama has more to bring to the presidency than his great hair (which I just don't see, but...)