Saturday, December 16, 2006

Mike and Audra

So Mike and I made it to his work Christmas party on Thursday - dressed up and all. I really did not want to go. I didn't have anything fancy to wear. I didn't want to go buy anything fancy (hence expensive). And worst of all, my sister Abbi was flying into town that very night and I wouldn't be there when she arrived. But actually, it all turned out great. I wasn't too fancy, but I felt comfortable in my simple outfit. I met some of Mike's coworkers and they were really nice. And best of all, I had a night with Mike without the kids (oh, and not to mention free fabulous food!). Abbi's flight was late and didn't get here until after the party. It all turned out perfect.

At the party, as I sat in my chair, I looked at Mike in the buffet line getting seconds. He looked so handsome! I started thinking about Mike and I and what we have been through together. Life is full of challenges, but looking back on our marriage Mike and I don't give up on working together. We keep going and we keep trying. We work hard and play hard. I think the best thing about our marriage is that we can laugh together. Here are some of my favorite pictures of Mike and I (at least since we have had a digital camera), but my very favorite picture of Mike and I is at our reception (I wish I could post it but we don't have a scanner right now). We are looking at each other and laughing, a picture that caught so much emotion and character of our relationship. We love to laugh together! It keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously. It feels so good to laugh with Mike. So anyway, here are my favorite pictures of Mike and I. I like our pictures together because whenever we have our picture taken it is always for some special event and we look our best! Sadly, we didn't get a picture of us before the Christmas party - too much of a rush to get out the door, but here are some pictures taken before other special events.

Before going to the musical "Wicked". 5/2006


Family Photo Shoot with Natalie.

Before going to Les Miserables. 2/2005

At HP ward Valetines Party. 2/2006

Family Photo Shoot with Annie. 11/2004

I am a lucky woman to have such a man.

6 comments:

Shana said...

How great is this? I know you guys are both so lucky to have such a wonderful relationship! and you are right, it takes "both" of you continueously trying at it!
If you are both serving and loving eachother, it all works out! I love the pictures! You guys look so great! :) I am happy you both are so in love! It shows! And glad you were able to have a night out with eachother!!

Anonymous said...

Too bad you didn't get a pic of you on Thursday. You looked beautiful. And you and Mike are such a handsome couple. You should be proud of him!

Anonymous said...

Such cute pictures! What a lovely couple you make. I love to see my friends and their husbands in pictures. I guess I'm a hopeless romantic! Anyway, humor is important in my relationships too. I love to laugh with my friends and family.

Anonymous said...

What a handsome couple! And both of you are very lucky to have the other!

Anonymous said...

You guys do have a great relationship! What beautiful pictures!

Abbi said...

How romantic!! You two look oh so good together, and are such a good example to me of happy couple.