Wow, I find it hard to believe that Matt and I have been married 12 years. 12 years! It seems like just yesterday I was walking down the aisle on a beautiful October day, a day much like today.
When I woke up this morning, I didn't think that today would be all that special, but boy, was I wrong! To start off, Lily, woke us up with a sweet homemade card. Then, she made us breakfast in bed - not just cereal & toast, but eggs over easy, biscuits, and coffee. I was stunned! I had no idea she could do that. She's 8!!! And it was all good, even the coffee. I think I need her to make coffee more often. She even cooked Alex & Ava some scrambled eggs. What a girl.
Matt then surprised me with flowers & gifts, which I did NOT expect. We don't usually exchange gifts, so it was a total surprise. One of the gifts I loved was a pumpkin spice candle. We honeymooned in Colonial Williamsburg. On the night we arrived the weather was terrible - cold & rainy, just yucky. We drove up to the bed & breakfast not knowing what to expect, but when we went inside, it was the most charming place. It was beautiful and cozy, and smelled of pumpkin spice. The B&B owner had pumpkin spice candles burning all over the house. Now, when I smell pumpkin spice, it takes me back to that place.
Now, the babysitter is on the way and we're about to head out for dinner. He won't tell me where we're going...
After all this time, almost 4 years of dating and 12 years of marriage, I can honestly say that these have been the best years of my life. I am so, so blessed!
