Anniversary Adventures

Friday, May 13th will be our 12 year Anniversary.  It has been an adventurous 12 years to say the least.  Because Byron and I spent our last anniversary in two different states (4 long months), we decided we needed some time away.  That is not an easy thing to do on a budget.  Although, with the help of my wonderful sister, we had a great time with out worrying about the kids.  First, we went to a seafood market in Malibu that we had fallen in love with when we first moved to CA.  Then, I thought I had gotten a great deal on our hotel, but found out that it was in downtown LA in a not very good neighborhood.  In fact, we drove right down skid row.  It was very humbling to see people sleeping in rooms built out of cardboard boxes.  The streets were lined with tents and carts and boxes.

The next day we were so blessed to go to the LA temple to be with some friends as the received their endowments and were sealed together as a family.  

My heart was so touched to see such extremes in life.  We are not where I thought we would be after 12 years, but we have a home, we are healthy, we have food, three beautiful children, wonderful friends, and we can be with each other for eternity.