11 Years

11 years ago (yesterday) I was married in the Las Vegas LDS temple.

I was very afraid that day.

I sat calm and collected with in those sacred walls,

but inside I was panicking and doing everything I could to not run screaming out the doors and into the desert heat.

I looked at Brent while we waited and tearfully told him exactly what I was thinking,

a trait I just possess, 

and he very lovingly told me in his 22 year old wisdom,

that everything would be ok.

I believed him.

And he was right.

Brent and I have had our fair share of trials.

I openly stress that we haven't had the HARDEST things happen,

but they have been hard for us.

He is a wonderful man.

He is not perfect.

But neither am I.

And thank goodness.

We have held each other through sick babies,

and loss,

and career woes.

We have fought to the death over what color to paint or room, or who has to clean the car.

We have laughed about stupid things,

We have laughed to cover tears.

We have cried with joy and with sorrow.

We have brought two amazing little girls into our lives.

And two over weight, mostly worthless pets.

I love him.

And I am so grateful we have each other.

These are our engagement pictures.

*photos courtesy of Tara Leavitt.

The Bowler Family

Est. May 7th 2005

We have been husband and wife for approximately 2 hours.....

and I'm already glaring at him.

Our first glare....wistful sigh.....

See that trash can?

My sister filled it full of cleaning supplies and gave it to us.

I still have it!!