{17 Years….}

…ago I married my best friend.  Today Nathan and I celebrated our 17th Anniversary.  Has it really been that long?  I guess it has, since our oldest in turning 15 in 2 months.  What a special time to reflect on many precious memories, our ups and downs, many moves, and the births of 4 wonderful children. To celebrate – he took a little time off work and we got to go on a walk around our new neighborhood that is bordered with beautiful streams and waterfalls – then hike up into the foothills.  Of course we also went to look at our new house.  I told him that this home takes care of Anniversary, birthday, and Christmas gifts for the next 50 years. :)  We also enjoyed a FABULOUS dinner at Johnny Carrinos – yum!!  We love Italian food and our dishes were fantastic!  There is something so delightful about someone else cooking, serving, and cleaning up your meal – a rare treat. :)  He also surprised me with this gorgeous bouquet of roses.