Three Years

Three Years. That's right.

We're built to last people.

Jake and I have had our good times and bad times

but at the end of the day, I have no doubt that 

we made the right decision. We were young, it's true,

but there's no one else I'd rather grow up with.

 While in Dallas, my brother and sister-in-law

gave us some video footage from our special day.

Best anniversary gift ever! 

(Beware. There is extensive dancing footage.

So relax, get comfortable... and enjoy.)

 Happy Anniversary my love!

Downtown OKC

Yesterday, to celebrate our anniversary, we took a drive to OKC for some shopping and sightseeing!

I had a lovely, long date with Target, and Jake had an affair with the entertainment section at Sams.

We also stopped by Bricktown in the downtown district. It was a lovely part of town surrounded by old factory buildings and canal that runs through it. Later on we stopped by the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial. Jake lived in Northern Oklahoma City at the time of the explosion and remembers hearing it go off when he was in school. I had never known much about it since I was pretty young at the time, so it was an educational experience for me. The memorial was a beautiful place complete with a reflection pool and 168 chairs symbolizing those claimed by the attack. The entire day was just what we needed, a day away from this chaos filled house! Now it's back to reality and time to finally finish unpacking. Thanks for all of your calls, texts, videos, and fb postings... I'm glad to know our marriage is so greatly supported :)

Adorable Bricktown complete with water taxi rides and rocking dock tables.

Memorial at the Murrah Building

Two Years

Two years ago today I made a huge decision.

I married my best friend. 

I was young (well, I'm still young)

I was naive (still am)

And hopelessly in love (...still am)

I knew that I had to have him in my life. 

He makes me a much better person

He calms me down,

makes me laugh to the point of tears

and takes care of me no matter what.

I really hit the jackpot with this one ladies... 

Thanks for being my husband Jakey boy!

I can't remember if I have shared this quote before, but it's definitely a favorite.

"there is no greater risk than matrimony.

but there is nothing happier than a happy marriage."

--benjamin disraeli, 1870

Pot Roast and Princess Leia

Nothing like a delicious Pot Roast dinner and Star Wars marathon to end a Sabbath day.

This was always my favorite meal growing up.

If you're looking for a good recipe, use Pioneer Woman's.

If you don't know who Pioneer Woman is... we've got a problem.

Oh, and did you know she lives in Oklahoma? We're practically neighbors.

I'm thinking about driving to her ranch and stalking her for a day.

On second thought... maybe I'll just stay at home and watch her cooking show instead.

Tomorrow is our two year anniversary.

Twooo Years.

We're driving to OKC in the morning for a little day trip.

This time we'll actually be able to walk around and such.

We're suppose to be getting much cooler temperatures this week, high 70's! 

It's probably the best anniversary present we could get.

Goodnight everyone!

anniversaire

Love love love having an anniversary on Labor Day weekend. Jake and I were able to drive to Sun Valley, and it was a blast as always. They had lots of fun stuff going on for their "Wagon Days" celebration. I still can't believe how lucky I am to spend the rest of eternity with this crazy man. We have so much fun together.

Not a bad way to start off the weekend, right?

if you haven't tried Shari's Berries... you haven't lived yet.

Wagon Days Celebration! Largest non-motorized parade in the states...

Yes that it a sombrero wearing man on dancing horse, notice the hockey men scooping up poop? That's fine.

We love wagons.

Cowgirl Princesses

Pink Sequins... really?

awwww

The Final Act! 

Big kids blow bubbles.

isn't he adorable?

madly in love

biggest strawberry ever dipped.

Yum...

Jake's favorite, apricot chicken

French Soda? Yes please.

dining tables are overrated.

checking out the legs...

and now the bouquet.