MY BEST FRIEND

The day after we came back from the beach was our 11 year wedding anniversary, July 18th. We had just driven all day and into the night and crashed as quickly as we could. I know that we mentioned our anniversary during the week to the kids but didn't have anything planned since we'd just done plenty on our vacation. Cole generally doesn't sleep in and usually starts playing his video games right when he wakes up. Well, for some reason, he decided to make something for us on the marker board instead. It was so incredibly special to wake up and see this waiting for us in the living room. Awwww...What a sweet boy.

Cole was not in the mood for pictures so, this was his response to my attempt to take a family photo with the timer and all. Little punk. So much for his sweetness earlier.

Nathan and the kids decided to surprise me with a special dinner at our favorite restaurant...Fuji Yama. Sometimes we call it For Your Momma. It is this fabulous little Japanese hibachi place that is soooo unbelievably good. Soup-good, salad-good, chicken-good, steak-good, shrimp-good, rice-good...Mmm Mmm GOOD!!! I want some right now just thinking about it.

You may have noticed that I changed up the songs for your listening pleasure. They all have lines in there that are meaningful and very true to our relationship. Some people find it hard to believe that you could be married to your best friend, be we don't. We've always had so much in common that being together is the easy part in life. Of course, I could go on and on to make you envious of our adorableness, but I will just leave you with pieces from the songs instead. Take a little time to clear your mind, relax, and simply listen to these sweet songs.

…I’m lucky I’m in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been…

…I’m lucky we’re in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed…

…You make it easier when life gets hard…

…It's always better when we're together…

…You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
You’re right there to save me
You make me see how much I have…

…You’re more than a lover

There could never be another

To make me feel the way you do…

…I don’t know where I’d be

Without you here with me

Life with you makes perfect sense

You’re my best friend…

…You’ll always be a part of me
I’m part of you indefinitely…

…You’ll always be my baby…

*These are the songs in case that's not what you hear playing

(I change them periodically):

Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Calliat

Better Together by Jack Johnson

My Best Friend by Tim McGraw

Always Be My Baby by David Cook