I don't know if ya'll knew this, but last week was my husband's and my 20th wedding anniversary. Ha ha, right. I know. I've only been writing about it for TWO WEEKS, and I'm not even halfway done.
Oh, but in case you've missed it, click here to begin reading about how we fell in love--Our Summer Camp Love Story.
Anyway, to be real honest, I was a little blue about our upcoming anniversary. It's always difficult finding time to celebrate in the middle of summer camp. And this summer it's been especially busy. Crazy busy. But, I hiked up my big girl pants, decided to make the best of it, and celebrate this amazing 20-year milestone in whatever way Dave and I could.
Wouldn't you know it, our anniversary ended up being really special. Just perfect, and just what Dave and I needed. Only God can orchestrate details like that.
I feel blessed, and grateful.
Here's why:
1. Crushed ice. Oh yes, I am a simple girl to please, and having a new side-by-side refrigerator with crushed ice in the door pleases me just fine!!2. A sweet card from a sweet aunt and uncle, who wanted to buy our dinner. Sure was a yummy fajita dinner...sitting across from the guy who knew to order my Coke before I even sat down, and who always saves the last tortilla for me.
2. A relaxing night at a beautiful hotel with Dave.
3. Grandparents who let their granddaughters spend the night. Generous grandparents.
3. A big surprise from a very big-hearted summer staff who called ahead and paid for our beautiful hotel.
4. A visit to the hotel's ice cream shop at 10pm, and eating chocolate ice cream cross-legged on the bed while watching Storage Wars.
5. Daughters who decorate our cabin with streamers and balloons. 20 balloons, to be exact--all numbered.
6. 3 summer photographers who keep secrets, and create a photo book of our girls--for them to give their mom and dad for their anniversary. The photos are breathtakingly gorgeous. The book is a real treasure.
7. A morning walk with the guy I've been walking beside for 20 years now. Even now, lots of talking, more questions, always more laughter, and plenty of contentment.
Grateful. That's what I am.
