Happy Anniversary #18

We easily made it to 18 years of marriage.  This picture shows us in our peaceful place -- wandering the alleys of Venice.  I like it because we are holding hands.

This picture shows us in our dating place.  We went to Sedona for a lovely dinner and breathtaking views.  Then, we watched one movie and decided to go to another -- we've never even attempted a double-header at the theater, and it was fabulous.  

These next pictures show us in our napping place -- where that little girl keeps us awake and apart most afternoons.

 And here we are in our worshipping space -- where for 17+ of those 18 years we've been wrestling our littles and trying to teach them about God and their roles in His plan.

This is our celebration state -- I filled our table with wedding flowers, temples, wedding photos and candles.  And that's how we celebrated this year.

 And this is our current state.  We're preparing for the week, listening to church movies from the family room while we read and plan.

And although we've traveled the world, the community, and the home, my favorite place to be is beside him.  Beside him when it's hard.  Beside him when it's easy.  Beside him when it's early.  Beside him late into the night.  Beside him through it all.  He's my favorite, ever.