13 Years!

I know that I've said this before, but it's as true today as it was the last time I said, marrying Janna was the best decision that I've ever made.  EVER.  Happy Anniversary to the woman who makes my life full.  I love you Janna.

11 Years

Eleven years ago today Janna and I were married in the Provo, Utah Temple. Simply put, marrying Janna was the best decision that I have ever made. Over the past 11 years we have been through a lot: a wedding day filled with purple and lavender flowers, tons of pictures, a little bit of drama, and Burger King; three c-sections in the last eight years; about 10 years of school (pick a career already Josh); six different cars; and something like 11 moves (very soon to be 12) including one that took us to the other side of the country. I can honestly say that because of her I am a better, smarter, and stronger man than perhaps I deserve to be. Thank you Janna; it may be hard to believe, but I love you now more than ever.

Our Anniversary, The Eternal Flame, and Games With the Elders

Janna and I celebrated our ten year anniversary on Friday July 11th, and Saturday July 12th. I had to work at the Hospital on Friday, so Friday night we stayed home, ate Pizza from Wegman's, and watched Hellboy (believe it or not this movie was not chosen by me). On Saturday we went to the Eternal Flame Falls, which is a small waterfall that is about 20 feet in height. Behind the waterfall is a small cave that leaks natural gas. Every year in the spring the first hikers that travel to the water fall reach behind the water and light the gas (it is much safer than it sounds). The hike is quite enjoyable. A well marked and shaded path leads the way through some beautiful scenery. It is an easy hike that is about 1 1/2 miles round trip, and only 30 minutes from our home (another reason to come and see us).

After the falls we went out to eat at La Tolteca, which is easily the best Mexican food that we have found in this area. We had a great anniversary, and look forward to many, many more.

As a side note, Elder Wilson from Arizona (companion of the ever boastful Elder Di Iulio, our previous victim) was the latest Scotland Yard victim. The game did not last very long, so we followed Scotland Yard up by beating them both at a game of Settlers of Catan. Better luck next time!

Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

10 years

July 11, 1998

Happy Anniversary to my sweet husband!

Love you and thank you for 10 wonderful years!

Love Me, Janna

To my Dear and Loving Husband

If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were loved by wife, then thee;

If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye women if you can.

I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold

Or all the riches that the East doth hold.

My love is such that rivers connot quench,

Nor ought but love from thee,give recompense.

Thy love is such I can no way repay,

The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.

Then while we live, in love let's so persevere

That when we live no more, we may live ever.

by, Anne Bradstreet(1612?-1672)

Happy Anniversary

I just wanted to say happy anniversary to Mom and Ed. Congratulations on seven great years! Amidst all of the work, make sure to take some time to enjoy yourselves today.