In our church we have this amazing little thing called The Family: A Proclamation to the World. This proclamation was given to us from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (to find out more about these amazing men and what we believe click here), and was given to us as a foundation to help center and build our families on. I believe that one of the main reasons Josh and my relationship works so well is because we work together to base our marriage on these principles. In the Proclamation it says "Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners." I believe with all my heart that this statement is so TRUE!!! I also believe that my wonderful, amazing husband emanates all of these qualities, and because of him I am able to strive to emanate them as well.
I have heard the quote many times before " You don't marry someone you can live with, you marry the person you cannot live without." and also heard "Success in marriage is much more than finding the right person; it is a matter of being the right person." I believe both of these are right and I also believe they go hand in hand. I think when you find that person you can't live without, you really want to be the right person. I believe that it is so important to find that person that supports you and not only makes you want to be better, but helps you become better.
Monday was Josh's birthday, and although he didn't want to celebrate, it is definitely a day that I wanted to celebrate. I can not imagine my world without him. He is the reason I wake up every morning and the reason I smile every day. On my craziest hectic days he brings me back to reality and reminds me what the real meaning to all of this is. He is my best friend and listens to all of my whining and complaining. He can make me laugh no matter what mood I am in. He makes every single one of my days a GREAT day, and I can't imagine my life without him. Hence why the day of his birth is a day of celebration for me.
Most days I can't believe how I got to be the lucky girl to be sealed to this AMAZING man for time and all eternity. The man who is going to be the best Father to my children. The man I can't wait to grow old with, and be a senile old woman with. The man who makes me realize what all my REAL dreams and goals are, and who makes me realize that they are all attainable.
What a lucky girl I am to be married to such a sweet, caring man. A man who puts others needs before his own. Who is always willing to help people, even at the expense of getting his own things done. A man who loves my family as if he was born into it, who loves my siblings, and is the best big brother to them. I love him so so much, and was so excited to celebrate his special day and I think we did a pretty good job.
Saturday we had a birthday party at the Higley shop with our families. We had pizza, chips, salads, and my grandma made Josh his very own batch of Cow Tongue :] We also had cupcakes and Josh got his own Red Velvet cake. Josh made off with some pretty good loot for his birthday. After the party Justin and Mike came and had a birthday sleepover.
Monday- Josh's actual birthday, we both had to work. After work we went to Twin and ate at Sizzler. It was soooo good. Then we went and browsed around Target and then headed home. When we got home, we played some NBA 2K11 and then got a few things ready for the rest of the week before bed. My parents are going to San Francisco so we will have the kids for a week.
All in All I think it was a pretty great Birthday Celebration for a pretty great Man:]!!!
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