Tuesday, August 21, 2012

So Sam turned 25

I had the privilege of surprising Sam for his 25th birthday. For those of you that don't know, Sam hates surprises. So he says but I am convinced he loves them just as much as me! Even though I love them a unhealthy amount.... but that's another story.
I went weeks and weeks planning this party down to the very last details. Along with the help of one Michelle Nowlin, and all the guys in Wolf Killer, WE successfully pulled it off!!! There were friends, family, a live band, delicious food, games on the green belt, drinks, tons of American flag decor (of course, sams fav), confetti (thanks Betsy), and one extremely surprised Sam!!! It really was just a great time, and all of it to celebrate my wonderful husband. I am so honored to be his wife and getting to share in the different stages of life with him. I love that he is a person that relationships are very important to him. He has taught me to appreciate and love the people around me in a totally different way. Sam is a one-of-a-kind and I just can't get enough of him. I love him more and more as time passes. I can't wait to celebrate his next mile stone!


Here are some fun photos of Sam's special day.

the lawn people

waiting to surprise.
These two looking good while waiting for Sam.
Surprise!
so relieved that the lies are over.

Wolf Killer reunion.



hmm
aw.

<3
There are sooooooooo many more pictures to share, but that will have to be later. It was such a good birthday. Thanks again to everyone that could make it. WE love you!!!!

-M

Friday, August 17, 2012

Goodbye summer.

I know I am always saying this, but here I go again.... "It's been awhile"

I have not had a desire to blog during these summer months. This is because we have had such an amazing summer! I could not have asked for a better  summer, so sitting down to type out a post has been far from my mind lately. But now I am really missing it. Now with that looming sadness of school starting back up next week... Either way I'm sure that this will provide me with enough of a distraction from doing homework, reading, writing essays, and whatever else school has in store for me this semester.


Since I have been absent all summer there have obviously been lots of things going on with the shmees. I don't plan to share all of them, I some what like them being secret memories that we get to share together. I know someday we will struggle to remember them, but find joy when we finally do and still be the only ones that get to share in that sweetness. Don't be sad, I will be sharing some snap shots of some of our time spent with each other and others this summer.

siblings came to visit.


sam had a mustache

we bought a raft.

we took a road trip.

we saw old Joshua friends.

I had girlfriend time.

Sam shaka'd the gnar....hella.

Mom graduated!!!!!

we had lots of beach time.

we went to shaver lake (and never went in the water)

We had lots of friend time (happy birthday Matt)

We conquered dirtbiking.

We dominated the wake.



So there's a peak at what we have been up to this summer. We are more in love then we were almost 2 years ago when we got married, wait more in love than when we first met 5 years ago. But now we have learned so much more about each other and get to share daily life with one another... it never gets old.