i love you this much.

Last Tuesday (1-11-11!) was Rob's 26th birthday! It's pretty crazy to me that this is the 8th birthday of his that I've celebrated.

In honor of the big two-six, I thought I'd share 26 things that I adore about my hubs...

-He's kind to everyone he comes in contact with, even if they are rude or grumpy.

-He always has and always will only have eyes for me.

-He does his own laundry.

-He loves & trusts in our Savior.

-Every card I have ever received from him has had 'SWAK' written on the seal.

(Sealed With A Kiss)

-He is passionate about the career he has chosen. And he's good at it to boot!

-He lets me snuggle my cold feet to him when I get into bed at night.

-He's so patient.

-He often leaves little notes for me to wake up to.

-He supports me in all that I do.

-He's the best hugger I know.

-He eats whatever I put out on the table for him...good or bad. Makes me feel good.

-He makes me laugh on a daily basis.

-He (almost) never complains about taking pictures for/with me.

-He's awesome with kids.

-He's always willing to help me around the house.

-He's a manly man.

-He's a wonderful son/grandson to his mom/grandparents.

-He's intelligent.

-He's pretty much always game for whatever plan I've dreamed up.

-He rarely complains about ANYTHING.

-He never forgets my birthday or our anniversary.

-He's honest, trustworthy & selfless.

-He watches HGTV with me.

-He lets me "cry it out" on his shoulder whenever I need to.

And last but certainly not least...

-He's mine for life!!

How in the world did I get so lucky??

I love you, babe...always & forever!!

catching my breath.

Once again, the blog has been on the back burner for the last couple of weeks, but alas, I am back and ready to "write"! I've got some good stuff to document coming right up! The following have been occupying my days:

My honey turned TWENTY-SIX!

My brother married the love of his life!

Our "old" house SOLD!!!

We've been moving even more stuff over to the new house since we no longer have to keep the other house staged.

I've been a house-shoppin fool. And I'm not done yet...sorry, babe ;)

We've been in Dallas, San Antonio, and just about everywhere in between.

My cousin & her hubby are in town from Idaho...yippee!!

So, I hope you'll forgive me.

Be back soon!!

Wedded Bliss

Last weekend, one of my dearest friends got married! Kaila and I met in high school and have been friends ever since, despite the distance between us. She went to the University of Texas, so several hours separated us, but Kaila always made time for a lunch date with me when she would come home for visits. I'm so thankful for her friendship and I was ecstatic to be apart of she and Mark's wedding weekend!

The fun began Friday morning with a brunch at the oh-so-yummy Hickory Street Cafe! It was a relaxing morning, and I was glad to meet all of Kaila's friends from college!

Friday night was rehearsal and a DELICIOUS rehearsal dinner at The Beehive in downtown Abilene.

The happy couple listening to everyone's kind (and funny!) toasts...

Me & the bride-to-be!

After dinner, all of the wedding party went out to a little sports bar in town...

The bar owner took notice of the fact that all of us were pretty dressed up compared to most of the other bar goers, and brought out a bottle of champagne to toast the couple!

Sweet friends...

And only Kaila would be Purel-ing at a bar! HAHA! She is so "Type A" (personality, not blood) and reminds me a lot of myself, so I think it's okay that I make fun of her a bit ;)

Saturday, of course, was the BIG DAY!!

How gorgeous is my little bride?!!

So excited! Her last few moments as a "Miss"...

The ceremony was so intimate, and brought happy tears to my eyes!

Time to bustle, so we could celebrate!

First dance...

They are so adorable and so obviously crazy about each other...

My handsome date :)

Kaila,

You were a STUNNING bride, and I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your wedding! I so appreciate your friendship, and I know it will continue to grow as the years go by. You and Mark have a lifetime of happiness ahead; this is only the beginning!

I love you dearly, sweet friend!!