Happy 34th Anniversary

On August 1st, 2011 of this year Roger and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. We didn't do a whole lot, just went to dinner at Red Lobster, but we were able to spend the day together since I didn't have to work. Red Lobster is one of his favorite places to eat. I love it also, so that's where we ate dinner. When I think back at when I first met him, I was 15 years old. He had caught my eye in the halls at Orem High. He was a senior and I was a sophomore. Back then it was pretty cool to date someone older so I thought I was pretty neat when he called to ask me out.

He called the day that we buried my beloved Grandma Fry which was right after Christmas. It was an emotional day for me but we talked. After we hung up I then realized I had to ask my dad if I could go out on a date with him. I remember being so nervous because I was so young and not the standard age of 16 to start dating. But I asked him and he said "yes." Roger seems to think he was drilled by my dad when he came to pick me up. He said my dad asked him "what kind of grades do you get in school? What does your dad do for a living? How much money does he make?" I can actually hear my dad saying that but it's still funny to think of it.

Roger and I went to a movie and an Orem High basketball game down at the Marriott Center. We became pretty serious about wanting to date each other on a regular basis but my parents insisted on me dating others. I'm glad they did now that I think about it because I certainly wouldn't want my 15 year old daughter being serious with anyone. Roger and I dated throughout my high school days. We went to many, many dances together. I used to pretend like I was working out in our yard but then I'd sneak off and head to the mountains to meet him on his dirt bike. One time on Valentine's Day our doorbell rang and my mom went to answer it and it was a flower delivery. My mom assumed they were for her from my dad so she opened the box. There was a dozen red roses and she read the card and they were for me!! I couldn't believe he had done that for me. Mom was disappointed but I was excited.

Throughout our married life we've shared many fun times together. We've certainly had our ups and downs as most marriages do but we've conquered those problems and I'm proud to say so. I pray that we'll be able to share many more happy and healthy anniversaries together. I pray we'll both be able to do the things we had hoped to after retirement. I'm so blessed to be married to a wonderful man, father and grandfather. I love you honey!