Ten at Ten

Brace yourselves, this post has been ten years in the making....Today Jed and I celebrate our TENTH anniversary....Wow, really? Well, looking back I guess it has been ten years. Here are a few highlights:2000: We got married in Oakland, CA and after a couple months in Provo, UT we moved to Omaha, NE where Jed would attend Creighton Dental School for the next three years.
2001: We visited South Dakota/Mt Rushmore on our first ever family vacation. No photos here...we didn't have a digital camera yet...our kids will think this makes us so old!
2002: Jed continued to slave away in school. I continued to learn the family business as a dental assistant. We had WONDERFUL friends and co-workers. We loved Omaha...not the cold or humidity, but loved our life there. I also had major jaw surgery. Once again, sorry no photos.2003: Jed graduated from Dental School. We moved to New Mexico for a dental associateship and welcome Owen Todd into our family...what a little miracle.
2004: We continued learning the ropes as new parents. We were sad to leave the people and the weather in New Mexico as we moved to Oregon.2005: We bought our first home, decided to buy into the dental practice here and welcomed a very sweet Davis Ward into our family.
2006: We had loads of fun raising our two little men and felt the loss when Jed's Dad passed away.
2007: We welcomed Kate Elisabeth with her long eyelashes and strong spirit into our family. We continued to build our practice and raise our children.2008: This was the year of fun family reunions...Southern Cali and Spokane, WA.
We continued to raise our family and build our practice.2009: We welcomed a sparkly-eyed Grace (Gracie) Jeanne into our family. We traveled to Hawaii and attempted to figure out how to balance FOUR children. We were really outnumbered now.2010: We continue to figure out the four children thing, attempt to stay on top of the yard work, try not to be frustrated too often, continue to build a business, focus on our Savior and our family, look for ways to simplify our lives and make time together a priority.

Whew! Now that you mention it, I guess it really has been 10 years. Happy Anniversary Jed...Here's to Eternity!