Our 19th Wedding Anniversary

 

Today we are celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary. I can't believe how fast the years has flew by in our marriage. Seems just like yesterday we were driving to Toledo, Ohio to get married at the county court house. Yes! I said county court house.... Our wedding had been planned, my dressed picked out and everything then we got into a disagreement and cancelled the wedding. It was not a fairytale wedding ceremony we just eloped. The only thing I miss is not having a wedding picture. My father did throw us a wedding reception which was really nice and we went on our honeymoon to Canada. Since then God has blessed our union and has been the head of our lives every since.

 

 

We decided to try out a newly opened "Cheesecake Factory" for the first time. When we arrived it was an hour wait so we walked the mall and did some window shopping. Stopping into the jewelry store where we brought our wedding rings years ago. While there the clerk asked to clean and reshape my rings which I agreed to. Well after I got my rings back I noticed one of my stones was missing. So now I have to wait a week to get it back. Bummer.. I guess all the dirt was holding it in.

 

 

The restaurant was really nice and crowded. They first sat us at a table in between people which I did not like. I requested to be moved to a booth because it was more private and intimate. I mean come on it's our anniversary. The food was a nice portion and delicious. My husband had Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. I had Pasta Da Vinci. For desert we shared a slice of Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake.

To sum it up I really had a great day and some awesome years with my husband. I'm looking forward to our next anniversary which will be our 20th.

 

Taste Test Tuesday: Lafayette vs American

Today we decided to venture downtown to try a couple of restaurants that have been Motown favorites for years. I have lived in Michigan all my life and never visited either of these two establishments. Both have been featured on the Travel Channel series called "Food Wars" and "Man vs Food Nation: Detroit."

The prices were similar at both locations. The biggest difference is the menu items offered.

After trying each restaurant it was time for each of us to cast our vote. Three of us chose Lafayette Coney Island and two chose American Coney Island. I personally liked Lafayette chili sauce better.

Dave & Busters

A new Dave & Busters locations opened recently close to our home. So we decided to meet up with some family members and check it out. The boys really enjoyed themselves and like that it's closer for them to frequent.

 

Busy Month of December

 

We have had a really fun and busy month. We had our first big snow storm of the year. The boys were really excited to see all the white stuff, me not so much. They bundled up and went snow sledding and had a few snow ball fights.

 

 

We also had another homeschooling family join us in making holiday treats. We baked homemade sugar cookies and decorated them. The kids made a big mess and had a lot of fun.

 

 

They also made caramel wrapped pretzels dipped in chocolate.

 

 

The boys and I helped make ornaments for a local nursing home Christmas tree after speech class this month.

 

 

Jaedan and Malik read lots of Christmas themed books. These two books were our favorite books to read.

 

 

 

We attended our coops christmas concert and art show. Jaedan made this wonderful paper mâché dog.

 

My highschooler really applied himself this semester and achieved grades worthy of kisses and hugs from his mommy. My other two students did an awesome job in their studies.

 

God really shined on us this year and we are truly greatful to have His favor in our lives.

 

 

I made Christmas cards for the first time this year. I like the way most of them turned out.

 

 

 

This guy right here is the love of my life. I could not do what I do without my husbands support.

 

 

Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful month. We really accomplished a lot this semester in our homeschool. I look forward to what next semester and year has in store for us.