Do you know what today is?

Well it's Elvis' birthday AND it's our anniversary! Four years ago Nic and I were sealed for time and all eternity. Last night we were talking about the drive up to Oakland the day before the wedding (Pleasanton to be exact). Nic rode up in our rental with my brothers and I rode up with my parents. I never knew this but the night we got up there, the boys went for a walk to Wendy's in search of food. Probably not the best idea to go walking the streets of Pleasanton at night-not the best place. Then the next morning I rode to the temple with my parents. Looking back, it was kind of like my parents giving me away, it was nice and very symbolic I think. Though we've only been married for four years, Nic and I have been together (really) since 2002-this summer it will be SEVEN years!

This last year I think Nic and I have done the most growing. We bought a house (YEAH!!), made career decisions and decided how we were going to start our family. These very difficult decisions brought us closer together, especially spiritually. I think more than ever, we have learned that the Lord is overall.

I'm so very grateful for Nic and his constant support. He is truly the BEST husband a girl could ask for. He does the dishes (without being asked), he helps around the house, he does laundry, and he always takes care of me. He encourages me to be the very best person I can be and tells me that I can accomplish anything that I set my mind too. I appreciate his optimism and his desire to serve others.

I love you Nicolas Ryan!!!

Love,

Squeaky