3 years and counting!

Yesterday John and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary! Crazy how quickly it's gone by. We've done so much together that it seems like there is always something on the horizon to keep us busy, which always helps the time tick by faster. We've had 2 babies, purchased (and despised) a house, moved (twice, about to be a third time), gone through a deployment and numerous TDY's (Temporary Duty), and we're currently gearing up to move our family out of the country for at least 3 years. So, although it's only been 3 years, and feels like even less, we've accomplished a lot so far and have high hopes for the future!
I think the trick is planning ahead. Always having something to look forward to together. For us, it's the thought of having the ability to have adventures in Asia and Europe after our tour in Japan. And watching our children grow up into (fingers crossed) successful adults. Without that drive, I think married couples fail. That and knowing a marriage isn't like a rock to lean on, but more like a stream, bending and moving with what is in it's path. Things will be thrown in your way, and it's your job, together, to work it out and move on, and not look back.

On a completely different, and not so much wise note, check out the cake my WONDERFUL friend made for us! She had knee surgery on Thursday, and on Friday I found her baking in the kitchen making not only this cake, but 2 others!!! Crazy lady!