CA Vacation

Mid-August we went to California to visit my Aunt Layne and Uncle Peter as well as to take some time away from everyday life before Eric had to head back to school. It was so nice to be there!

Here we are visiting the Getty Center in LA...

The Getty is known for the architecture (done by Richard Meier) and it was very interesting to go on an architectural tour and see how the architecture affected the exhibits. Eric enjoyed it, too (of course).

Here's the view out from the museum.

We also made it to the beach... most of these pictures explain themselves...

Otto jumped and rolled and played in the sand... just after loading him up with sunscreen. This is a small demonstration of this.

Hanging out with Layne and Peter:

Just to clarify:

I have not had to put up with anything, it's Jacquie that has had to deal with me these past three years... Yes, I know that this goes without saying, but I need to say it anyway.

As probably all of you know, Jacquie is about the most loving person in world. I couldn't ask for a more gentle, kind, and caring wife... or a more wonderfully nurturing and loving mother to Otto. I am amazed at her willingness to support our family in so many ways, despite how taxing it can be... and has been at times. I am grateful to her forever... and look forward to forever with her, too.

Love now, and always,

-Eric

Anniversary

At the luncheon on our wedding day

Today is our 3rd anniversary! I love my husband and this post is dedicated to him. He's put up with me for 3 whole years and I hope he'll put up with me for many more - even an eternity!!!

Things I love about Eric:

-his dedication to the Gospel

-his love and care for our little family

-his genuine care of others (most often it's more for others than for himself)

-his hard work in his schooling - he inspires me!

-his willingness to be a better person

-his continuous love of me!

-his fun-loving attitude

-his knowledge of classic rock and love of most types of music

-his willingness to go galumphing with his crazy wife :)

-his patience

-how he listens to me ramble about my day and he loves it

-his excitement in trying new things

and the list could go on and on! He is extremely talented and I'm so blessed to have him with me each and every day! Here are a few pics of us pre-marriage and newly married.

While we were dating...

Here's one in San Francisco at the Cable car Museum on our Honeymoon.

Eating gelato in San Fran on our Honeymoon