Lucky 11

We hit our 11 year mark of marriage this month. It has been an amazing ride and seems to just be getting better as we figure this marriage thing out. I love Scott for so many reasons but probably the greatest is that he wants to be better, he isn't satisfied with mediocre. Yes, being married to a perfectionist can be challenging but it is also a blessing in that he is pretty introspective. Thankfully we are like minded in many ways of how to run a household and raise our children. I feel like I have a partner who values how I love and work and create. I was single for a really long time and when I decided to marry Scott it was because I was told by a little voice that he was the right fit for me. He would balance my structure and routine by spontaneity and fun. Marriage is hard work, and I'm totally ok with that. Scott makes our marriage exciting and passionate, I make it safe. We are good together and I'm so glad I chose him and Heavenly Father blesses us so we keep choosing each other. 

1st Tradition for the New Year

This was our third year to kick of the New Year with the Hoopes Family Fun activity. We had so much fun playing musical chairs, balloon pop, basketball, dodgeball, and scooters. The cousins have the best time together. I am so grateful we live close enough to family to have activities like this. Luckily there was very little crying this year. I mean, there can't be crying in musical chairs, right?

We had a tasty brunch of waffles, bacon, and fruit. Stratton, Chad, and Scott each made their own version of waffles and all of them were so tasty! Daisy loved being with everyone and tried to keep up with the big kids. We missed Tori, but it was so fun to have everyone else together.