four years ago today

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~favorite memories~

 

year 1

 

In between our wedding and honeymoon we had one night at our newly renovated home.  Unfortunately it wasn't completely finished - the wood floors had yet to be stained and therefore our brand new couch was still covered in plastic in the living room.  I'll never forget, I made tacos that night (our first meal at home as a married couple).  We sat on the plastic-covered couch and scarfed those tacos.

 

 

year 2

 

Jeff plays softball for a church league (because he is an avid church-goer) and I've been going to his games since I can remember.  But this year was particularly memorable because it was just me.  Just me and the other wives.  None of us had kids, we were just there to cheer on our husbands.  Isn't there something so romantic about that?

 

 

year 3

 

Bring pregnant with Patrick holds some of the best memories for Jeff and I.  We did a lot of bonding in those summer evenings - watching TV, Jeff just laying his hand on my belly waiting for Patrick to roll move around.  Every night I would say "You know, it's not going to be just me and you for much longer."  The birth of Patrick came on time and in perfect harmony.  I couldn't have asked for a better labor and delivery, and sharing those moments with Jeff were priceless.

 

 

year 4

 

Our mornings with Patrick stand out the most.  He's an early riser, so all three of us usually flop around on our big bed for a half hour, just giggling and playing peek-a-boo.  Making Patrick say words that make us crack up, like FLAMINGO (bingo) and TAPIOCA (ca-po-ca). 

 

 

Here's to our fifth year, Jeffrey!  I love you more than words can describe!