July 11 was mine and Keffords 13 year anniversary! I cannot believe how fast the past 13 years have gone by! So much craziness and so much fun!
So on Monday I was hanging out with the kids when Kefford called to wish me Happy Anniversary. Such a sweetie. It was about 12:30-1:00 and after we hung up I knew we were probably going to go out to eat which was just fine with me. I love eating out, my favorite! But about 15 minutes later I heard the garage door open and when I went to investigate I saw Kefford pulling up with his sister Mikell and her little girl Brooke. What the what? Kefford took off from work early and brought Mikell to stay with the kids while he took me out for a day of fun and togetherness. First up was the zoo. Kefford and I have never been to the Boise Zoo together without a bunch of kids in tow. It was so fun to walk around and look at the animals without worrying where the kids were or what they were doing. Nobody complained about walking around too much, nobody complained about being too hot, nobody ran off with us having to hunt them down..it was great. When we first got their we decided to get a slushy and I got a hotdog with the works because I was hungry since I hadn't eaten lunch yet.
That is it for the picture taking that day but it's all good. After we left the zoo we walked over to the rose garden and walked through that for a while. Then we plotted about what to do next. We talked about going to a movie but their wasn't any movies playing we really wanted to see so we just drove into downtown Boise without a plan. Kefford needed to go drop off the title papers for my brothers scooter that we sold for him so we did that and then went and saw his cousin Coby who works downtown. After visiting with him for a couple of minutes we went to Zions bank to say hi to our friend Justin Woodward only to find out he switched locations. We needed to get back to our metered car so we decided against hunting him down.
We got in our car and headed to some sports and recreation stores to look fro items we needed for our upcoming trip to California. After that we decided we were hungry and after another debate decided to go to Chuck-A-Rama for dinner. It has been a long time since we have been to this buffet so we went and actually enjoyed it. We came home stuffed and that was that. I so much enjoyed this rare day alone with my husband and really appreciate the time off work he took for us.
Here are some reasons why I am glad Kefford made me marry him:
- We are best friends. When we were first married I really could not honestly say that. I think I relied on him being my bestie a lot more then he did me. He had a super close relationship with his cousin and they were best friends. But as time went on Kefford and I grew more and more together and our relationship really changed. I know that I mean as much to him as he does to me and we are truly best friends.
- He spoils me. Kefford is always doing little things to surprise me or let me know he loves me. From super grand trips to Australia to bringing me home a cupcake because I love them he is always so thoughtful of me. I have times where I am quick to complain in my head about him or start to feel neglectful but then just as quick I remember how much he does for me and I just love him all the more.
- He knows how hard it is for me being away from my family and is generous in letting me have what little time I can have with them. I know it is not easy for him when I take a week by myself and go to California to see my family but he never complains. Just tells me to have fun.
- He is such a great Dad. I am always amazed and humbled by his patience with our kids. I often think how much better he would be a being a stay at home Dad then me being a stay at home Mom. I love watching him interact with the kids and I know they know their Dad loves them so much.
- He honors his Priesthood and fulfills his callings to the fullest. When he was given the call to be a member of the Bishopric I thought how lucky the Ward will be to have him in this calling. He has such a great Spirit and really goes out of his way to magnify his calling. He really cares about the people in our Ward and I am so grateful for the Spirit he brings into our home.
- This man makes me laugh all the time. He is so funny and I love his humor.
- He is a dang hard worker and does well providing for our family. My Dad was the best example for me in how hard he worked to provide for our family. Kefford definitely had a hard act to follow but follows it he does and just as hard!
- He has so much patience with me and my crazy girl hormones. I cannot believe that he has not walked out on me and given up with the way my mood gets. But he is still around and that says a lot. (on a side note, I am really not that bad I am just trying to show that even though I get moody he is willing to still love me)
- He is sooooo goodlooking! I love the way he looks!
- He has expanded my horizons and got me to enjoy things I never thought possible. Hello Football!!
- Is tolerant of my love of books and doesn't complain every time I bring a new one home. Although to be fair I am not entirely sure he is aware when I do bring a new book home. Ha!
- I love that Kefford is a saver and unwilling to go into debt. If it were up to me I know we would be up to our eyeballs in debt and credit cards. am not good with money at all. but Kefford is good with it and helps me to be able to keep a budget and save for things we need. I am so proud of him and what he does for our family...truly.
- and last but not least I love Kefford for how he loves me. Amazing!!