Family Camping

After the 4th of July, we packed our bags and headed for Carpenteria State Beach for the second year in a row.  

Not only did we stay an extra day, but we actually had another family join us, and had special visitors who swung by for the day. Our goal is to have one more family come with us next year. You know who you are!

For a mere family of four, we sure had A LOT of stuff. Thank goodness we had the mini-van this time!

The kids were in play date heaven, spending all of their waking hours together.

There were also afternoon naps in the stroller,

fishing,

and smiles all around.

Each family took turns preparing food, and every meal was delicious. We had breakfasts complete with pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and sausage. There were tacos, fajitas, sloppy joes, banana splits, smores, birthday cake, and even some good ol' Korean food. 

Our most memorable meal by far was made by the kids. They all pitched in and did a great job. We parents are hoping they will take over all meals in the near future. :)

Here are some of the little chefs asking us which veggies we want with our chicken. So cute!

We had so much fun with all our friends and are already looking forward to next year! :)

*** one thing worth mentioning - at last year's camping trip, bethany had not yet learned to walk. thanks to her new found skill, she had a lot more fun this time around. ***

Happy 10 Years!

"I Jenny, take you Sam, to be my wedded husband. And I do promise and covenant, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful wife. In plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and health, as long as we both shall live."
- July 14, 2001 - 

10 years ago, Sam and I exchanged our wedding vows.

I'd like to think we're still just as young (at least on the inside) as we used to be, and just as committed (if not more) to our love for each other.

God has blessed us in so many ways; and though our marriage hasn't always been a "piece of cake", I sure have loved sharing every last bite with my best friend. Thank you Sam for loving me so unconditionally and sacrificially, and showing me what it means to die to one's self. I am blessed to be your partner in this life, and pray God would grant us many more wonderful years together. I love you!

One things for sure, after 10 years of marriage, our lives are 10x better now.
How could it not be when we're surrounded by so much love?