Our Second Wedding Anniversary

I cannot believe it has been 2 years since Aaron & I said "I do." I think most people know our story, but I'm going to recap. During the Summer of 2006 Aaron was at Naval Dive School in Panama City Florida. My Aunt & Uncle were living in PC, so I decided to visit them one weekend. It was out of the blue that I had gotten the urge to visit. Two weeks prior to my visit I had seen them at my grandparents house & they offered anyone to come stay with them. Anyways, the weekend came I planned to visit. I had no intentions of meeting someone, it was seriously the LAST thing on my mind. We had decided to go on out on the ocean with their boat with my aunt's brother & his wife. I'm not sure who, but someone got the idea to set me up, so that I didn't have to be the third wheel :) One phone call led to another and then Aaron Christensen showed up at the docks the next day ready for this blind day date!! Yes, we were set up on a blind date & we did not hit it off. I was very quiet and Aaron could hardly get a word out of me. But in my defense I was with my family on a date...I think that would cause anyone feel awkward! Later that night he came over to dinner. Again, kinda the same scenario as the boat date. Before giving up on me, he asked if I'd like to go for ice cream after dinner. To his surprise I agreed! We got into his jeep on our way to Cold Stone & I have chatted his little ear off ever since :) We FINALLY hit it off and by our second date (a week later) I had the distinct impression that I would marry this guy. I knew it was the spirit speaking to me & my life has been blessed ever since. That entire summer we both were making trips back & forth from AL to FL. On the phone 3-4 hrs every night we were apart. By August, Aaron asked me to marry him. In September he graduated dive school & moved to Virginia Beach. We planned to wed on November 4. A whirlwind romance, I do agree with everyone on that. Looking back I can't believe how quickly things went, but I knew the entire time this is who I am to marry. It's been a magic adventure ever since that warm summer night we went out for ice cream. I love Aaron & I am so sad he can't be here with me today to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary. My Heavenly Father has blessed me with a caring husband. Aaron is my best friend & I love being with him. I am also proud we decided to be sealed as husband & wife in the Manti temple. Happy Anniversary Aaron! I love you forever!

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Washington DC & Pumpkin Carving

I know it has been quite some time since my last blog, but we have been busy with the Youth temple trip to DC, my new job (YAY!!), spending time together since the hubs had to leave again, spending time with great friends who are moving soon, finding a reliable vehicle for our family, and many discussions about a possible move.....whew! There seems to be alot more, but I don't want to go on too much. Earlier in October we went to DC for a temple trip, as well as some historic sightseeing!! Since both of our callings are with the Youth we were able to participate! The temple was a wonderful experience & it was unbelievable to me that I was there as a chaperone!!!! It wasn't too long ago I was the youth, my how time flies! I felt the trip was a success & it was exciting to be in DC to visit the monuments.

We also spent Family Home Evening with our dear friends the Andersons. The activity...carving pumpkins for Halloween!!! It was so much fun and they have the sweetest children. Unfortunately, they are moving in a couple of weeks. We are so sad to see them go!! Here are some fun pictures we took!!