Happy 8th Anniversary!

The first time I saw Taber he was standing up in front of my Field studies class for a study abroad we were preparing to attend in Mexico. There were 20 girls in the class and only 5 boys. Naturally all of us girls were checking them out as they stood in front of the class. My friend Hilary turned to me and gesturing to Taber whispered, "That guy is hot." I nodded in agreement and jokingly said, "yeah, I bet we would make cute babies!" We both laughed. : )

A few months later when we were down in Mexico I started getting to know him better. I quickly realized he had a lot more going for him than just good looks. He had a way of making everyone around him feel calm and comfortable. He was funny, playful, and easy to get along with. I also got to see his spiritual side and was impressed with his strong values and integrity. Then one day in our Spanish culture class he got up and preformed a rousing rendition of La Bamba on his guitar. I watched with starstruck eyes. On top of everything else he could sing and play guitar!? That was it. I was smitten.

A year and a half later we were married and for the last 8 years he has stood by my side as the greatest love and support I have ever known. During our first year of marriage he supported me through two busy semesters, 21 credits each. When I was drowning in my studies he lovingly showed me ways to be more efficient with my time and to excel in school. When I was student teaching he would get up early in the morning and make me a sack lunch. The other teachers I ate with deemed him husband of the year for that act of love.

He has always made me feel like I can do anything, and he encourages me to spread my wings. As the years have gone many things have changed, graduation, new jobs, going back to school, starting a family, changing careers, etc... But with all the changes one thing has always stayed the same. Taber is still that fun, easy going, steady guy who supports me in everything I do and makes me feel like anything is possible. There couldn't be an easier person to live with. He's calm and relaxed and tackles life's challenges with patience, optimism, and perspective. I love him so much, and it turns out I was right all those years ago, we do make cute babies!