7 Years ago today....

Ryan and I got married. There are many reasons I chose Ryan as my partner. Just Friday I was reminded of one of the biggest ones. I feel like I get to know Ryan and in a way no one else does, his softer side, his care taking side. This year I look back and know as I think most mom's do, I needed much more taking care of than any other year of our marriage. As I adjusted to my new role as mom, ironically I needed some care taking myself. I am so thankful this year for all the ways Ryan took care of me through labor and delivery, sleepless nights, 3 different stomach bugs... Just this past Friday, I went to leave the mall and could not find my keys, after much frantic searching and trying to manage a cranky baby ready for her nap I called Ryan to come get us. It was right in the middle of the work day. While he could of extended me frustration, he immediately came to our rescue and arrived with kind words and a positive attitude. He helped me retrace my steps, which ment covering the entire mall from one end to the other the very last stop where we asked if keys had been turned in we finally found them. Another reason I'm glad to call him mine, not just he's willingness to come to our aide at moments notice but to come bringing what we really needed just then a smile and an encouraging spirit. After 7 years of marriage its clear neither one of us is perfect but sometimes we have moments of perfection of the relationship being just what we needed at just the right time. I think many have concerns as to what ways a baby may change marriage, I am happy to say as I reflect on the past year, in the overall scheme of things I think our marriage not only survived but thrived with the adding baby to the mix. Is there anything more afirming to love then to see it walking around and talking. Half of each of us, one of the many reasons I know we were ment to be. She is for sure one of my favorite parts of "us".

Couldn't leave you with out some Ava news and pics...

We've had one cranky baby girl this weekend and a crazy night last night, I don't know if its teeth or what but we had to get creative with her. She and Ryan worked on the yard together today. Something about the sunshine still has a magical effect on her, just like when she was a newborn.