14 Years and Counting!

I can hardly believe that we have been married for 14 years now. Are we really that old? I know I have shared on this blog how great I think Tim is, but I can't post this without sharing a little more. Family and friends that knew Tim growing up have always shared funny and not so funny stories about Tim. It always helped me get to know who he was. I say was because now that I have known him and know him better than anyone, I think he is so much more and better than all those stories. He is the most supportive husband I know. I truly am spoiled. Not only is he ok with anything I decide to do, he knows that he will be the one watching the girls and never complains about being Mr. Mom over and over. Every Saturday we get up and clean the house. We get the girls going and then Tim instantly says, what do you need done? Pretty much anytime I feel anxious that the house isn't clean and I want to straighten up he is right there helping and getting the girls to clean up after themselves. When I am gone for the evening at a meeting, dinner is ready and warming in the oven, the kitchen is clean and the girls are all in bed asleep. EVERY TIME! Any day I can't make dinner or just don't feel like it, he comes home and makes dinner. If I want to do a project he is always there to help me. When he's not doing these things, he is working hard so I can stay home with our girls and building me up with kind words and encouragement of my capabilities. I must say my life is sweet.

For our anniversary Tim's parents graciously gave us a few nights at a hotel using their Time Share. We went to Alexandria, VA. A few miles from Washington D.C. It was FREEZING! We spent the day walking the mall, going to the capitol building and then the highlight for me was the Holocaust museum. There just wasn't enough time to see everything I wanted to see and did I mention it was FREEZING?! It was so exciting to be there. You could just feel something special being there and thinking of all the history that took place there. Tim commented that for me being at the capitol was like Fenway for him. Here are some pics. from our trip.

Just leaving for our YUMMY anniversary dinner. The next day we went to this little French Cafe for breakfast. It was so yummy. I secretly would love to live in a city like this or Charleston, SC where you can walk all over and it has tons of old buildings. I love it. The Capitol

It gave me mixed emotions. I love to think of our founding fathers and all they did to give us Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. All the hard work they put into it and then as we stood outside the building I felt sorrow thinking of all the corruption and greed that so many politicians have fallen in to.

Did I mention it was freezing!?
It was a little creepy seeing this guy. We didn't want to make any false moves. They were all over the capitol.

A Christmas tree on the lawn with a view of the Washington Monument.

We went over to the Air and Space museum but it was sooooo crowded. I figured people wouldn't be out with such cold weather but I was wrong - they were everywhere.

We didn't get to take any pictures in the Holocaust Museum but let me say, if you ever get over there, make sure to check it out. It is amazing. I have such a new respect for all those that
suffered. I learned so much more than I ever did in school. We spent about 4 hours in that museum and I can't wait to go back and take my girls (when they are older.)

In front of our Hotel room just before we were leaving to save my sweet sister and her husband from our childen. They watched them for 3 days and 2 nights. I owe her big time.

I can't wait to go back and can't wait to see what the next 14 years brings to our little family.