My Very BETTER Half

RJ's birthday was on the 8th. We had a great "birthday WEEK" as he likes to call it : ) !!! We got to spend time with his parents while they were in town and the rest of his family. We went to dinner and played games-which are ALWAYS a great time!

With my dad we went to dinner at the Rio Grande Cafe. The sisters and brothers, Amy, Dad (Chesley) and our Uncle Michael and Aunt Marilyn all joined us. It was one happenin' party! It's always so great to spend time talking and watching the family grow together. Here are some pictures from that night.

RJ and Casey (my sis)

Drew (my bro-in-law) and Stacey (my sis)

Awww...

On his ACTUAL birthday we went to Lambs Cafe for lunch. He had never been there and it's such a great part of Salt Lake that I couldn't resist his request. Later that night we went on a little "drive" to a surprise party at Fatcats that Stacey and my mom had planned. RJ was kind of bummed that day and it was SO hard to keep it a secret!!! When we got there my mom-Patrice, Stacey, Casey, Kristi and Hayden were all waiting with a bowling lane and Pizza ready. He was super excited and loved the surprise!

I wish I had taken my camera : ( !!!!

I've known RJ since 7th grade...it's almost impossible for me to think of what life was like before he was in my life. He knows me better than anyone and sometimes even knows my memories better than I do! He is the most caring person I have ever known. He reminds me so much of my Grandfather Dwain in the way he cares for people, the environment, nature and his overall presence. His spirit and mine are old friends and will continue to be forever. I am grateful to walk side by side with him and honored that he would choose me above all others. He may be just as embarrassed as I am to post these pictures...but these are our past baby...we are now in this moment and I SO look forward to the future! I love you! Happy 32!!!

You've gotta love the "dance pose!"

This is on our Senior Trip in Mexico! OLE!