Friday, October 3, 2008

The Best 29 Years of My Life


Yesterday Arlin and I celebrated our Anniversary. He even took the day off! We spent the day in a different way then most probably would but we're different and glad of it!!! First of all we took his motorcycle into the shop. Mind you, it's the same bike that's been sitting in the garage for a few years waiting (and wanting) to get fixed!! We drove it to a little town about 25 miles south of us all the while discussing where all we could spend our day and where we could go out to eat and what we could do.......... We decided on our most favorite spot on earth, a little piece of heaven, our home! We put on our work clothes and started cleaning up our back-back yard (something that's needed to be done forever) ~you'll be proud of us Tone~ We built a big fire and started throwing stuff on! Then we built a cool fire pit. It turned out great and eventually it will have a grassy spot behind it where Grampa Arlo and Grammie Mimi will put the tent so we can have campouts w/ our sweet grandbabies when they come!!! At about 5:30 we went to Whitney's and she gave us haircuts ~thanx Whit~ Afterwards we got back to work. We wrapped chicken in foil, chopped potatoes in foil, and corn on the cob in their husks in another foil pack and threw them all in the fire. That dinner al fresco was better than any I've tasted in a long time and we ate it out by the fire, better ambiance than any Restaurant I can think of ***the stars were even out to add to the romantic atmosphere*** I sure lucked out when I said yes to Arlin. (Way more appropriate to say I was blessed beyond what I ever could have expected!!!) He is the true love of my life:)

12 comments:

ade said...

Cindy -

You are such a great example. I feel like I am blessed just by simply knowing you. Thanks to you and Arlin for great memories and for sharing your lives with me:)You guys are the BEST!!

Love ya & Happy 29 years!!
Adrianne

J. Baxter said...

You guys are the greatest! I'll have to come see your firepit one of these days:)

Kelli said...

I love this picture! And I love you guys. You have been great friends and examples to us for so long!! Happy Anniversary!!

The Frechette's said...

AHHHH!!!! Congrats on 29 years together!! You guys are the best and I love you both!

Denise, Walt Bresg said...

congrgulations sister and brother Arlin. What great photos. I love you guys. Denise

Suzy Q said...

Those pictures are sooooo sooooo cute! I love them! Happy 29th! :) It sounds like you guys had alot of fun! :) I just wanted to say that you guys have both made a HUGE impact on my life for the few years that I have known you. You are amazing people and I have love coming to your house and spending time. :) Love you guys! Happy conference tomoro :)

Corynn

Kristin said...

I love this post, so sweet! Congratulations, the restaurant choice sounds fabulous!

Whitney Seaberg said...

I didn't realize it was your anniversary that day...Congrats on 29 years! I am glad I was able to assist you :)

Mary said...

Hey Cindy & Arlin!
Happy anniversay! 29 years! Sometimes it just seems like yesterday! I'm so happy you found each other! I Love you! Mary

Jennie said...

We are so glad you are our parents and we are proud of your 29 years! I love how you spent the day together ... it didn't have to be anything more than just being together :) We love you and miss you! Oh and the bike looks great! I'll have the boys get on and check out that pic!

Rainy Day Farm said...

Congratulations you guys! You are both such wonderful examples for so many people. That sounds like the perfect day and the perfect meal. Here is to another 29!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! What awesome pictures! I love that you had foil dinners and are able to enjoy simple pleasures! I'm trying to be lower maintenance...you guys are great examples!!:) Love and miss you guys,