I'm in love with you, Sheeky!!

Gee, I really like you. No... DANG IT I REALLY REALLY LIKE YOU!! I LOVE YOU!! Believe me!!

Matt & I have been reading a sweet book together called "Love & War" by John & Stasi Eldredge. IT's such a sweet book. If you are married, I would highly recommend you picking it up. It has really helped us remember how much love is worth fighting for.

All things get into funks. My face get into a funk when I repeatedly use the same soap. My body gets into a funk when I eat the same food. Our love gets in a funk when we get into the same routine. That's why I love a good book or conference or time together to look at our life and goals to figure out where we are going.

Celebrating our anniversary yesterday, we went down to the river, read our book, watched a horse be trained and prayed together. This so delighted me and I think it was my favorite anniversary celebration to date. We added to that some walking, talking, eating (at outback), exploring (some books at the bookstore) & some more walking. What a precious celebration.

I'm in love with Matt more every day. Despite my young in-love feeling, I worried that one day the high emotions would end and it would look very different. To my delight, it has not been too hard to love Matt. He is the favorite part of my day. And just being beside him makes a highlight!

Knowing him and being his friend has helped me to grow closer to God. We have demonstrated deep grace to each other... learned how to love each other despite our flaws or constant mistakes. And loving being together provides an example of how I can know my Father even more. (I love to spend time with you God!)

I think Matt is brilliant, a thoughtful husband, a creative employee, a funny storyteller... and an amazing dad. It's been a delight to grow deeper in love with you every day.

Happy 8th anniversary my love.