The Amazing One

I am thankful for a fabulous husband who helps so much around the house. Often it seems like I'm the one helping out a bit while he does most of the work. Today he made a delicious pork roast dinner, with all the fixings, for our family and his parents & sisters. I didn't go into the kitchen the entire time. Then he served dinner to the boys & I; then cleaned up all the food. Isn't he amazing. And just now, while I was resting from my not-so-strenuous day, he was ironing the new shirts and pants that he recently picked out and bought for himself. He bought these because he also started a new job last month, where he works harder than ever and provides more than amply for our family. He's a keeper! And handsome!

And what was I doing today? Reading a book, watching football, and putting together our Christmas cards. I put the kids to bed too, including individual stories for each. I think we know who got the better end of the deal today. But I can't say how much I love Aaron, and how thankful I am that he wants to share the load with me. Thank you, sweetheart!

Happy Birthday, Big Daddy!

Let's not forget Aaron's birthday this year - which was back on Sept. 4th. I tried hard to make it a little special for him, which involved not blogging (much) all day and trying to get the house as clean as possible, especially our bedroom and bathroom. I also tried to get him everything on his list, even though half of it he already ordered for himself from Amazon. He got a new electric razor, 2 movies (Casino Royale & Sneakers), an ASU hat, a new black coat (Thanks, Mom!), a great ASU camping chair (Thanks, Bairns!), and an awesome ASU trashcan (Thanks, Will & Missy!) And after all that, my Mom watched the boys so we could go out to dinner at the Oasis Dining Room at SCC, which was pretty much paid for by the gift from Aaron's parents (Thanks, Bob & CJ!). Considering Aaron still had to work, I'd say it was a pretty good year for him. Feel free to leave your own comments, Aaron.

Oh, let's not forget that a couple days after his birthday we went to dinner with his friend, Arden, and wife Tanya. We had great Thai food and they generously paid. Thank you! Then we came back to our house to discuss baby stuff (Tanya is pregnant with their first) and have yummy cake. I did a fancy one for Aaron this year at his request, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. The recipe is from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go.

Seven Years of Smooching

Aaron and I were talking in the car today about how our seven year wedding anniversary is coming up in August. Then we realized that today is the anniversary of our first kiss - it was Friday, April 13, 2001. Happy Kissiversary, Honey! I love you.