12 years closer to eternity

On January 13th we celebrated 12 years of matrimonial bliss! The definition of bliss is perfect happiness, great joy.

So when I say we've had 12 years of bliss,

I MEAN IT!

Perfect happiness.

NOT perfect lives.

Happiness is brought about in many ways. Our lives have been filled with heartache, disappointment, sadness, stress, and pain...but they've morphed into joyous experiences, growth, learning, strength, increased love...which all combined equals,

perfect happiness and great joy!

We got to escape for an overnighter in St Louis to celebrate.

The night we arrived we ate at CHEESECAKE FACTORY.

Oh me oh my, I'm still drooling from this place.

It's a favorite. Soooooooooooo yummy.

Next we did a little shopping. I shouldn't say we, but, LANDON did a little shopping. Now if you know Landon, this is a HUGE feat! He despises shopping. He desperately needed a new suit though. And I mean desperately.

We scored big time and ended up finding TWO new suits for him!!

No, not this one, it's ugh.

Then back to the hotel where we relaxed, watched a movie and enjoyed our complimentary "Fitz's" rootbeer. How fitting!

Ew, my legs look a mile long! The next day we attended the temple. Nothing on this earth compares to the beauty and sacredness of being in the temple. I'm so thankful for temples and that I can attend, learn, and renew my Spirit in His holy house. It's so peaceful, and our spirits need to be there! As well as we were physically fed this weekend, our Spirits needed to be fed most. It is so easy to deprive them.

Another meal out. Yah baby.

We don't have many restaurants in town, so when we hit the big city, we eat up!

PF Changs was on the list for this evening.

Once again, yummy yummy food!

Landon is going to hate that I posted these pictures of him. He's kinda picky like that. I love showing his funny side and goofy pictures though, because that is his personality.

I love just showing HIM!

He is so fun loving, happy, and he makes me laugh EVERY day!!

Plus, he should know by now. If you pose like a dork...you asked for it ;)

fried banana's...one of my FAAAAAAAAAAAVORITE things ever

Everyday I love this man more and more and more. It feels so good to be loved. I know my parents love me and I'm so thankful for the love they've given me...but they are my parents. They kinda have to. lol. You know what I mean! ;)

But to feel love from someone who could leave, who is personally making that choice independent of any other reason, to sense a commitment of unconditional love despite any weakness you have or mistakes you make is one of the greatest gifts on earth. I'm so thankful my husband chooses to love me every day, and in return teaches me how to love better!

I love you Landon more today than any other day. I'm so thankful I get to go through this journey with you. I made the best decision of my life 12 years ago!