15 years

15 years for us. In some ways I can't believe it and in some ways it feels just about right, when I think of all that had happened. 4 kids, several moves, so much happiness and some hard stuff too. To celebrate we went biking down south, our plan B. Plan A was backpacking in Kolob but didn't pan out.

We had a great time. Mountain biking is both terrible and awesome at the same time. It scares me at times and there's parts of the trail that I hate. But there's also parts that I love and the views make it all worth it. 

As I was riding, I couldn't help but think about the parallels between life, even marriage, and mountain biking. Super cliche I know, but so true. 

So many ups and downs.

Hard and easy parts.

Scary parts where I get hurt a little

Parts where I want to quit.

But also amazing views along the way if I'm looking up long enough to notice. 

How thankful I am for the hard that makes me appreciate the good and for the beautiful moments in my life. 

Marrying Jake is at the top of the list for sure. ❤️
 

 

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

John Lennon

This jumped out at me when I was listening to Pandora the other day. I feel like I've been neglecting the sweet moments that happen each day while I'm thinking about tomorrow, worrying, planning. A good reminder to be happy today. 

 

"Mom, we need to spend some time together. I'm free on Labor Day or Chicken day (Thanksgiving ) because I don't have school."❤️

 

20/20

Hip hip hooray for 20/20 vision! LASIK is amazing! My eyes are still a bit fuzzy but I'm so amazed by the whole process. This was my look all day yesterday.The kids were very concerned that I was going to have to wear them everyday, all day for awhile. Sadie kept asking, "You only have to wear those goggles for one day right?" Every time I walked into a room Jake would just start laughing. Weird. Haha.