Fun Little Date

Matt has been trying to figure out a way to get away to Kansas City for a fun overnight date with just the two of us but with work and finding an overnight sitter for 3 kids and others' schedules and everything is was not really working out. So yesterday after lunch his mom kept the kiddos and we sneaked off to a fun little date!

It was a perfect day to be out. It was a little drizzly for awhile but no downpour, and the temperature was fantastic! So we hiked around the little waterfalls for awhile and just hung out. Matt couldn't do too much since he still has kind of a bum knee. But he was great about taking me! So sweet of him! And no kids! But we'll have to go back sometime with the kids because they would have loved splashing around!

Matt + Kendra 10.02.2004

(Sorry for the picture quality. It had to be scanned in)

Last Friday, Matt and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. I meant to have a post then, but it was kind of a busy day. So now, I am posting about it! We got married on October 2, 2004. And to be honest, I don't even remember the time. Ha! We had an outdoor wedding at Greg and Beth Claassen's home. They have a beautiful home and yard. The setting was absolutely beautiful. The weather was absolutely beautiful. Which in October it could have gone either way. But God blessed us so much and gave us a beautiful day. It has been such a journey with Matt and I love him so much. God brought us together for a purpose and we are amazed at His blessings in our life and in our family.

For our BIG five year anniversary we celebrated by riding in the tractor together! (Matt actually got the second band to my wedding ring last year so he was off the hook for this year!) With no kids!! Then we went to Sonic and got a Mocha Chip Java Chiller. Delicious!! It was a great way to celebrate. It isn't too often we get out without any kids! I actually surprised Matt by going out to the field. They have been so busy lately. I called his brother Andy to see where they were and his parents kept the kids for me. Then when Gary realized it was our anniversary he let Matt go early! I think Cindy may have had something to do with that realization=)
Meg Duerksen came out and took some family photos of us this summer. I especially loved the pictures that she took of Matt and I. Matt doesn't always like to get his picture taken. Well, neither do I for that matter, but Meg took some really great ones.

I love you, Matt, so much. You are such a wonderful husband and father and you work so hard for your family. I am so glad God made us for each other!


We love being together and we can't wait to see what God has planned for the rest our lives! Happy Anniversary Babe!