David and I just celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately we were both terribly sick and in bed the whole weekend (and not in a fun way). I did have plenty of time to think about our relationship over the years and how grateful I am for this man and the life we have created together. I thought it would be fun to do a time-line of our relationship.
August, 1985 ..... Met David at a ward Beach party where he got my attention by pouring wet sand down the back of my swim suit.
November, 1985 ..... Our first date
December, 1985 ..... David & I had first "marriage" discussion
April, 1986 ..... Officially engaged (for way too long - don't recommend for ANYONE)
January 1987 ..... David graduates
February 14, 1987 ..... Wedding Day!!!
April 1988 ..... Moved from our 1st apartment to Corona (the same ward that I grew up in)
August 7, 1988 ...... Michelle born in Riverside, CA
November 29, 1990 ..... Alexander born in Corona, CA
June 1992 ..... bought our 1st home - a condo in Corona (still same ward)
January 1994 ..... David starts work at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, CA
(commuting home on weekends)
May 26, 1994 ..... Abigail born in Corona, CA
May 1997 ..... David transfers to S.A.T.F./S.P. in Corcoran, CA
July 1997 ..... Family moves to Visalia, CA back living together full-time in 3 1/2 years!
(first time we will be more than 5 minutes away from my family)
March 29, 1998 ..... Benjamin born in Visalia, CA
April 1999 ..... bought our first home in Visalia
December 2003 ..... bought our first "brand-new" home in Visalia
February 2004 ..... Surprise!!! Pregnant again after being told not possible.
June 2004 ..... moved into our beautiful new home
October 7, 2004 ..... Joshua Alviso born in Visalia, CA
June 2006 ..... Michelle Lela graduated from El Diamante High School
January 2007 ..... first little birdy leaves the nest - Michelle off to college!
November 2007 ..... Alexander receives his Eagle Scout award
December 27, 2007 ..... Michelle Lela marries Andrew in Fresno Temple
We have been incredibly blessed in our life and our relationship. I am so grateful for a loving husband who loves me and his children dearly and takes such great care of us. I am thankful to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our home and that my husband honors his priesthood responsibilities. I am so blessed to have 5 amazing children that our Heavenly Father has trusted David and I to raise for him here on earth. I am thankful for an amazing extended family who has continually supported David and I in our marriage and in the raising of our family. What a lucky woman I am! What amazing experiences we have had in our first 22 years of marriage and I can't wait to see what the next 22 years has in store. We are looking forward to more graduations, missions, marriages, and grandchildren to love and spoil!
