3 Years and Going Strong!

October 8, 2005

Last week Ben and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary. I can't believe that it has already been three years. My how time flies and things change. We have had some challenges this last year but it has made me love and admire him more and more everyday. Ben is resiliant, talented, and strong. He is also very funny. This has made tough times bearable as we laugh together. He is also very good at enjoying all the beauty that Heavenly Father has provided for us. He has taught me to calm down and take time to enjoy life. To smell the roses. I can't imagine my life without Ben and I look forward to many, many more years together as we grow as a couple and a family.

Happy Anniversary Ben!

Can you say Sergeant?

CONGRATULATIONS BENJAMIN LAWYER!

Hallelujah! It is over. Ben passed the board today and he did very well. Although, I am not surprised. He has been working so hard and this was a long time coming. Good job, Ben. I couldn't be more proud and happy for you.

Ben said at the end of the board they told him he could say the Soldiers Creed or sing the Army Song. Of course he chose to sing. What musician wouldn't? Anyway, in his words "I nailed it". After he was finished the Command Sergeant Major said this morning was a pretty bad morning but you just made my day Specialist Lawyer. Whoo Hoo. What a compliment coming for the Sergeant Major. More importantly what an accomplishment for my husband. Life is so full of milestones and Ben has three MAJOR ones to celebrate this week. It has been a bumpy journey but I have loved sharing every minute of it with him.

To celebrate I had to take pictures and it certainly wouldn't be a celebration without a sign. I had a great time making it for him and loved seeing the smile on his face after he drove up and saw it.



Nothing like seeing a Soldier stand at attention.



I just love this picture. I just wish the Army would lose the beret. So ugly.



Still beaming with pride I have to say one more time "Great job Ben"

Ready, Set, GO!!!!

So Ben and I have a marathon week ahead. Since the week ahead is so CRAZY Ben and I took time this weekend to just relax, take naps, be together and enjoy in the spirit watching conference.





Just a few pictures of us messing around. The one with our dog Lucky makes me laugh cause he looks like he is ready to do a nose dive or something.

So after some R&R reality began to set in about the week. Are we ready you say? We shall surely see.

Tuesday....Ben is finally going to the promotion board. He has been studying and working so hard. He feels ready but we could sure use your prayers. His weakest part of the board is this little thing called nerves. They tend to get to him. You can study all you want but it is hard to work on that nerves thing. How do you prepare for them? Anyway, I am sure he will do fine. I am so proud of him and all his accomplishments. This is a big week to let them all shine.

Wednesday we will celebrate our 3 year anniversary. Hard to believe it has already been that long.

Thursday we have my brother and sister-in-law coming in from Utah for Ben's graduation

Friday we will sight see with the in-laws. YEAH! I love an excuse to play.

Saturday is going to be very exciting as I get to watch Ben walk and receive his diploma from Thomas Edison State College. What can I say? I am beaming with pride. This is an exciting week for us and by the end I am sure I will need a day of rest but I am looking forward to every minute of it.

However, at times like these when life is so exciting and full....my thoughts are brought back to our families. I have missed them so much this weekend. I guess you could say I was homesick. I just wanted to give my parents a hug. Go visit my in-laws and enjoy laughing with them and spending time with my nieces and nephews. You are all in our thoughts often. We love you and miss you and wish you could be here this week to share in our many memories but since you can't...Don't worry, I will blog about them. It's the next best thing, Right?



This is my favorite picture ever of my Ben. I had to include it today. This is in honor of him and all his great accomplishment. I love you BEN!