We celebrated our 7th anniversary running this year! I somehow talked Rob into running the Grand Rapids 1/2 marathon with me! I was excited about it, but didn't really realize the significance until afterwards. It was the first time that Rob has run that far (and we don't often get to run together since we usually take turns with watching the kiddos) and the last time that I'll run that far during this pregnancy. Both of us felt fantastic the whole race! We have always celebrated our anniversaries, but unlike most of them, we both agreed that this will be an exceptionally memorable one where we will always recall what we did on the day of our anniversary... versus several days and/or weeks earlier or later in order to celebrate it.
I honestly never thought we'd be where we are today, and yet I couldn't be happier! First of all, I never saw myself as a SAHM and yet, the past two years being home with the kids has changed and blessed my our life more than I could have ever imagined! Secondly, for years we were certain that we were complete with two children, but God knew all along that he'd change our hearts. It was almost like the kids always knew, but we just hadn't caught on! Needless-to-say, the past seven years of my life have been more filling, rewarding, exciting and unpredictable than I could have dreamed! I can't wait to experience what God has in store for our eighth and every year beyond!
Here are a few pictures of us from the years past.
Here are a few pictures of us from the years past.
Dating
Night we got engaged
Wedding (2004)
At Dan & Marriane's wedding a month after we had Madisyn (2005)
(2006)
(2007)
Boston (2008)
(2009)
Dave Matthews Band Concert
Rob's surprise birthday party (2010)
Whitecaps Game
Zeeland Zoom 5k
(2011)
GR 1/2 marathon, pre-race
GR 1/2 marathon, end of race
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