Dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord

Yesterday we went to Shady Maple, my choice, with Bill's sister Robin, her husband Kerry and their daughter Kayla. We went out to dinner as our Anniversary dinner because we didn't get a chance to on our actually anniversary. It has been a year and a half since we last went. I've always loved going there, as I have fond memories of going with my grandma and pop-pop when I was younger. The food is incredible there and really tastes like it would if you made it in your own kitchen. Why can't we get awesome home-made food like that around here! We all left feeling like "stuffed pigs"...why do we always stuff ourselves at buffets? The company of us all together was just as good as the food and we all enjoyed ourselves.

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Wow! It is so hard to believe that Bill and I have been married for 10 years. Where has the time gone? In so many ways it seems like we were just married a couple years ago...but when I look at our children, and how they've grown, I know it's been longer. We have come a long way in the last 10 years. I love my husband more today than I did then...and I would bet that he'd say the same thing. We've had our struggles...physically, emotionally, financially, but we've survived and we are much better off now physically, emotionally, and financially.

This year, I decided I'd get him a funny anniversary card; I always buy the long and serious ones. As I was picking the card out, my son Brady said, "Watch dad buy you are serious card this year" and sure enough, he bought me, for once, a serious card that brought tears to my eyes.

I am blessed to have him in my life and I thank God for bringing us together and for giving us these past 10 years. As Bill said in my card, "I can't wait for our next 10 years"...I agree!! Happy Anniversary Honey!!! I love you!

Feel The Burn

It's been a while since I've "blogged" so I thought I'd update tonight. Summer is flying by so quickly...where does the time go? We had a wonderful July 4th, as a family. KateLynne's boyfriend, Dakota came over...he's such an awesome kid! We then all went to the fireworks at the York Fair. The were awesome this year, especially the finale. It was a great day!

Since moving to our new home, Bill and I have wanted to buy bikes for us and KateLynne, Brady has one, so that we can all ride the Rail Trail, for exercise and because it's a great way to do something together as a family. Well, Bill and I got our bikes on Friday; KateLynne didn't get hers yet. Brady and I went on "the trail" Friday evening for a total of two miles, and let me tell you, I Quickly realized I am out of shape!! Boy oh boy did I "Feel The Burn"!! I was a good feeling not only because I know I'm doing a good thing for my body but also, and maybe even mostly, because it was a bonding time with my son! Last night we biked a total of four miles, stopped to take some pictures and sat on the one bench taking in the sights and smells and enjoying the peacefulness. I still felt "the burn" last night, but just one day made a difference. The "burn" wasn't quite as bad nor did I feel as whipped by a simple task of riding bike as I did the night before; it felt good! We even detoured off the trail to hit Rutter's to get some much needed water...from now on, I'll be sure to take some with us. We even got caught in the rain which made the experience even more enjoying not to mention the fact that the rain felt great!

I'm not riding tonight because my riding partner is at grandma and grandpa's for the night, and I haven't convinced KateLynne to let us get her a bike so she can join in on the fun. Also, Bill's knee is bothering him so he is out of commission, for right now. He is upset that he hasn't been able to ride with me yet. Maybe tomorrow??...I hope!