Happy anniversary to you and me!

This is a little late because our anniversary was on the 28th, but today is the first day that I have had to sit down and blog. We had a great anniversary and were greatly blessed by some members of our church to stay at their beach house on the coast of Texas. We left Sunday afternoon and headed down to Rockport to spend some time together relaxing and away from the busyness of the ranch life. We didn't do too much although we did go kayaking and biking, which was great because I love getting to do things like that together. We both got a little toasty, especially Darin's legs, which hadn't seen the sun very much at all. Jake got to come along, which was fun to not have to leave him behind because usually we are flying somewhere and he has to stay home. We came back Wednesday afternoon and nothing too horrible had happened to the horses, which was also a blessing because it is hard for Darin to relax when he has left the horses in someone else's care.

So, we have made it through the first year unscathed, contrary to the many rumors that we heard telling us that the first year would be horrible. Thank you to my wonderful husband for his love and patience. Thank you for telling me often that I don't have to be perfect, that you love me tears, warts and all. I love you more than I did a year ago and am excited for all the years the Lord blesses us with. You are champion of my heart and my tender warrior, I could not ask for any better of a husband.