Hey Barty Babe... Do you remember that day I met you? We were visiting Mike, he had just gotten his back surgery and I was nervous to meet you at the gas station... I didn't want to go on a blind date at all but figured I should at least see what you were all about :)
I got to the gas station before you did and sat in my car studying my Anatomy book. I had just gotten off work and was still in my scrubs :) You pulled up and immediately I was nervous! I didn't stop thinking about you after that day. You were SO darn handsome...
Do you remember the day all your friends were taking dates to the canyon for a camp fire and we had been dating for a while? You told them we couldn't but it was kind of a lie... You took me to the park and we swung on the swings (my favorite :) You told me you didn't want to date anyone else and I knew I loved you that night... I knew it. I had this peace in my heart. I knew you were the worthy priesthood holder I wanted to love forever.
Do you remember when you took me to that really nice restaurant in Park City and proposed to me? You gave me BEAUTIFUL roses and pulled that little box out and I knew... You couldn't even get the words out of your mouth because I kept kissing you, preventing any words from escaping... I probably kissed you a million times that night.. I was so happy that day. I remember looking at that ring on my finger constantly for the next few months and remembering all the reasons I loved you :)
Remember that beautiful December when we were married for time and eternity? It was amazing. Our families were there and lots of people we love and we had a glimps of the eternities that day. It was so peaceful then too, knowing we were a forever family.
Remember when you knew it was time to add to our family and you told me? ...and I got pregnant SO FAST. It only took a month. I remember promising you I wouldn't take 5 million pregnancy tests too soon but I couldn't help it. I took them when you were at work and I called you and we cried when it was positive. We were so excited!
Remember that pregnancy Bart? It was hard... I was sick a lot but we grew so close through that time. Remember how big I got.. WOW. I was huge. I remember you making me mac-n-cheese because that's all that sounded good. You made that for me millions of times, I swear. I appreciated you so much! I needed you and you stood by my side, even when I was really grouchy!
Do you remember your birthday last year? I tried to make it special but I ended up taking center stage that night when the doctor induced me because the preclampsia was bad.. My blood pressure was high and we were thrilled to be having our baby girl a few days early..
I remember you NEVER leaving my side. Through the 10 contractions I had that hurt like hell, through the epidural that was heaven, and pushing for 2 and 1/2 hours.. you were there for me. I remember you being there and we cried together when they put that tiny little girl in my arms and she screamed her lungs out :) we cried. We were SO happy she was here safe, so happy. I was thrilled she had a mommy AND a daddy to look at in those first few seconds she was here on earth. It was a taste of what her life would be like... We promised her in those first few moments that WE, together would be there for her. Mommy and daddy :)
I remember being in the hospital and hurting SO MUCH from all the stitches.. I didn't change a single diaper in the hospital. You did it all :) I remember when the postpartum depression hit me so hard and you stood by my side and held me during the hard times. It was your strong assurance and priesthood blessings that got me through the really tough times.
You took my hand and moved our little family up to Idaho so that you could provide for us. It was scary but we did it. Together. We have a life of our own and it is wonderful, happy, quirky and funny :) we have our hard times, we get sick of each other now and again but we love each other at the end of EVERY SINGLE day...
I love you more today than ever and I will continue to love you my whole life. I hope we grow old and saggy together... I love you, honey. So much. FOREVER...
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