Anniversary

Today was our 11th anniversary. Wow! Eleven years. We have had some pretty memorable anniversaries. Our first was to Petit Jean Mtn. to camp. Arkansas in August is not very fun for tent camping. That anniversary didn't go so well. We didn't talk the entire weekend. But by year five, we were cookin' with gas. That year, we headed to Las Vegas. We had just found out we were pregnant with Kiley and I told everyone in town! Years six thru nine were kind of a blur, but I'm sure they were fun. Last year for big number ten, we went to a Dave Matthews Band concert.

But I have to say for all the anniversaries we have shared, I can't remember one being as relaxing and fun as today was. Brad's parents wanted the kids for the weekend (whew hoo). So, we didn't make any big plans. On Friday, we shopped for a new desk for the family computer. We found the perfect one at Haverty's Then, we came home, slipped on PJs, headed out to the deck and read a book and sipped on some great red wine while listening to the crickets all around our house. It was awesome. Then, today we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at Satellite Cafe just up the street from our house. After that, we went to Lowe's to purchase a new light for over our dining table and then on to Bedford's photography where I got to research new lenses for my camera. We then came back home and installed our new light. This is a feat that would not have been accomplished in our first few years of marriage. But we worked as a team and got it done, without even fighting!! Afterwards, we enjoyed a light lunch and then on to a movie (Julie and Julia). After the movie, we decided to grab a bite to eat.

Just when we thought we were out of ideas for things to do, Brad suggests buying a chess set and teaching me how to play chess (another thing that would not have gone successfully in our first few years of marriage). After almost 2 hours, we ended in a stalemate. I almost had him beaten a couple of times but he backed out of it. I guess this was just another example of how equally matched we are for each other.

I think my favorite part about today was that we were just two best friends having a great time hanging out together. Even though the day was not filled with exciting adventures, we made a really great time out of it. We laughed a lot, we held hands, we kissed. It was just a truly sweet day in every way. Happy Anniversary, honey!