I have made some pretty great memories during these past 5 years of wivelyhood…Starting off with the moment I was asked to become someone’s wife! Mr. J and I were headed to his parents home for Easter and I thought maybe/what if/he could be proposing. I was hoping for a huge ordeal because I thought I was quite the princess, but was expecting something simple because Mr. J was in school. I thought an easter egg with a ring in it would be sweet, but NO that was not the case. He left me early in the morning and went and set up some mountain with a yummy breakfast came back and got me in a helicopter! We ate breakfast and he proposed quickly to which of course I said yes, went into shock and got right on my cell phone! I usually do that when I get nervous and it probably helps ruin the moment. Thanks to Mr. J for making his parents not think, but know I was high maintenance! I loved it!
A little under 5 months later, we were married for time and all eternity in this sweet temple. I loved it, the day was perfect, and I was in lala land. So much that I didn’t realize the groomsmen were taking a nap after the ceremony and missed the majority of the pictures!
About 18 short months later, we were blessed with our sweet little boy. Back labor was horrendous and I would recommend getting an epidural asap if that’s what you have. He has made our life sweeter and sweeter and is constantly teaching me about patience. He is too smart for his own good and this bundle of joy has taught us what life is all about!
We were living in Provo and my sister was living there also going to school. I asked Mr. J nonchalantly if there was anyone he could set her up with, since she was the nonaggressive sister and boom his TA fit the criteria. Whoever knew Mr. J could be the matchmaker type?! We went on their first date with them and the rest is history. Their wedding was magnificent. Yes, we have a massive family. I’m pretty sure the photographer saw all of us and didn’t even attempt to get everyone to smile at her and say cheese on 3. We were missing a brother, sister in law and niece.
Two years and 9 months later came the birth of our little girl. It was fast and painful and we have been on the go ever since. Labor was both easier and harder with little miss L. Actual labor wasn’t as bad as the first but when I got to the hospital, no time for an epidural and was at a 7. Got a bed and she was out 15 minutes and 3 pushes later. Love her to pieces!
Wow, 5 years! These are only 5 huge occasions, births, and events! Who knows what the next 5 will bring!
