Mr. Right

As many little girls do, I used to dream about my “Mr. Right”, the man who would sweep me off my feet and provide me with a life filled with love and never-ending happiness! Well, let’s be honest…that’s not exactly how it happened.
Rob was one of my best friends when we started dating (weird at first, yes!) and I could never have guessed that 10 years later this is where we would be. Like I said, it hasn’t been all peaches & cream. Rob and I have gone through many trying times, and we’ve both picked up some bumps and bruises along the way. If I could have foreseen some of the things we would go through, I probably would have made a run for it. But now, I can honestly say that I am so grateful for the bad times, because it’s been after the bad times that I realize just how RIGHT my Mr. Right is for me.
Rob works harder than anyone I’ve ever known. Once he starts a project he is relentless in seeing it through to completion. He doesn’t like to “play” until all the work is done, which means he frequently eats a reheated dinner around 9 or 10pm.
Whatever Rob believes in, he believes with all his heart. He doesn’t go halfway on anything. You will never find anyone more loyal, or a more devoted father. Rob loves spending time with the kids and he is extremely protective of them, so I hope there aren’t any boys that want to take Megan on a date before she’s 35!
I could go on and on for hours about just how incredible this man is, but I’m sure he’ll already be embarrassed enough when he finds out I did this, so I’d better finish this up. (Did I mention how forgiving and understanding he is??)
Rob truly is the best thing that ever happened to me. I feel so blessed to be able to share my life with him and to know that he will always be right by my side as we enjoy the good times, and strengthen each other through the bad times. Rob is my Mr. Right because he is perfect for me in every way, he is my very best friend, he loves me more than I ever imagined possible.

P.S. Rob didn't know I pulled the camera out while he was exercising his horse so I may be in trouble again, but I just love this picture of him.

Nauvoo

Yesterday afternoon Rob and I were enjoying a relaxing carriage ride around St. Louis in sunny 80 degree weather with our kids, later that night we were all crunching through snow in 30 degree weather walking into our home. What happened?!

We really had a fabulous time on our vacation this past week, and are so appreciative of Mom & Dad Marsh for their generous gift of this wonderful trip! Here are some highlights of our trip. To start out please note that Rob and the kids are all wearing Cowboys apparrell since the Boys played while we were in the air.
We arrived in Nauvoo late Sunday night after a long day of traveling to find an eager Grandma & Grandpa waiting outside to greet us and only had time to say quick hellos and get to bed.

Monday we went to Carthage to see the Jail where Joseph & Hyrum Smith were martyred. That night Rob lovingly accompanied me to a little musical that the senior missionaries put on, I'm sure he'll tell you this was his favorite part.

Tuesday was the only day it rained- and boy did it rain! - Rob and I spent most of the day at the temple, while the kids stayed with Grandma and got spoiled beyond belief.

Wedensday & Thursday we spent more time at the temple, sight-seeing around Nauvoo- Megan's favorites were the Bloacksmith Shop & the Brick Yard. Austin seemed to favor the Tribute to Women's garden because he was able to do the most running around. We watched some movies at the visitors center that showed what the Saints lived through. It is so incredible to think of the amount of faith these amazing people must have had.

Friday was our 7th anniversary so Grandma & Grandpa offered to watch the kids all day. Rob and I got up early and drove into Springfield, we went to the Abraham Lincoln Museum, Library, Home, and Tomb. It was fascinating, and we both thorougly enjoyed finding additional historical facts that we hadn't heard before. One that stands out was the display of his humor, apparently, President Lincoln might have been the one to come up with "Bass-Ackwards"! What a tribute to an amazing individual.

Saturday we caught a few more Nauvoo sights we had missed during the week and drove into Iowa to Betonsport to see some interesting artifacts and shops, we also went to "The Dutchman's Store" run by a community of Mennonites. I thought this sign was so funny!

We left for St. Louis a little early so that we could see the famous Arch before we caught our flight, despite what I had thought, it really is HUGE!

Thanks again to Grandma & Grandpa Marsh for our fabulous trip!!