Scot and I celebrated our 18th anniversary yesterday!
Hard to believe we could start out as two teenagers, add 4 kids to the mix, go through the ups and downs of life, and still manage to stick together! The odds were never in our favor, but luckily we both took the gamble and our strong willed personalities had to prove to everyone that it CAN be done.
Here are reasons why I am married to the greatest guy:
1. He makes me laugh, not just little chuckles, the kind you laugh so hard you start coughing and choking!
2. He is brilliant! I always tease him that his head is full of useless knowledge. He seriously knows answers to ridiculous questions that no one else would even care about. Note: If you ever appear on a game show with a life-line, call Scot! He'll probably know it, especially if it's a strange question.
3. He is so supportive of my little escapades with girl friends and family. He volunteers to watch the kids, allowing me to have little weekend getaways without worry.
4. He spoils me by making it possible for me to have all my wants and needs met.
5. He works so hard, yet never lets it take him away from being with me and the kids. He has made career sacrifices to not have to travel away from home much.
6. He tucks our kids in bed every night.
7. He stays up to wait for the teenagers.
8. He loves and respects his siblings and parents. I've never seen him quarrel with any of them.
9. He is always up for family time. Whether it be hiking, biking, boating, traveling, picnics, movies, or anything else we feel like doing.
10. He plays with the kids. Frisbee, softball, tickle time, card games, are just of few of their favorite activities.
11. He cares about his looks and works out to keep a fit body. Love that!
12. He thinks I am the most beautiful girl in the world! (I don't correct him)
13. He knows that my favorite thing is a nice back rub and offers to give me one nearly every day.
14. He makes the most delicious whole grain, homemade waffles every Sunday!
15. He does a lot of the grocery shopping. I just give him my list and he even puts everything away when he gets home.
16. He helps anyone with anything. Always willing to help a neighbor or family member. He even stops on the freeway to give aid to a stranded car or help a family find their lost keys in the lake. We've received many Thank you cards from strangers that he has helped.
17. He is almost never not smiling!
18. He respects that we have differences.
19. He is so supportive of anything I choose to do. I mentioned to him a few months ago that the school was trying to get me to be the PTA pres for next year and he said, "Cascade needs you, you should do it". No hesitation! He went on to say that he'd step up and help so I wouldn't have too many stresses.
20. He is the best Dad & Husband. The kids and I are so grateful for everything he does to make our life better and better.
I love you Scot and happy anniversary!
Scot's other sister came up for the day with her family. The water was cold, so all the kids dared each other to jump in. Surprisingly, they all did it!
He caught one! 
