Happy Anniversay

7/27/2010

Oscar and I were married 16 years ago on July 23rd. It doesn't seem that long ago, and I really don't feel that much older (except for when I try anything athletic).  We were married in his parent's big back yard, during a break in the rain.  It hadn't rained all summer long until the morning of our marriage.  I was told don't worry it's all gonna be alright, and besides rain on a wedding day is sign of good luck.  Everything did work out and no one got drenched and 16 years later we're still together and madly in love (probably even more so).

Oscar was at boy scout camp on our actual anniversary so we couldn't celebrate the day of, but he did manage to have a very pretty bouquet of 2 dozen pink roses delivered with a 'cute' card.  He had Read Young tell his wife Angie to be the delivery person, boy was I surprised and confused to see her on my front porch with flowers!  I soon figured it out though.  I sure do love this guy!

When he got back from camp he made it up to me though.  He called and told me we had reservations at 'The Mona Lisa' which is a fondue restaurant.  I was reluctant to go because I was in a bad mood, the kids were driving me crazy, and I wanted to go to zumba that evening without a full stomach.  Well, after dragging my feet, venting, and having a fit I agreed to go.  I am sooooo glad I did!

The Mona Lisa was excellent!  We will definitely be going back.  It was very quiet and relaxing and we were given a little cubby to sit in.

We had the four course meal (salad, fondue, meat & veggies, and dessert)  For the main dish they bring a grill to your table so you cook your own meat.  I thought it was strange at first but it turned out to be fun.  All the food was excellent, maybe the setting helped out too.  I was scared about the fondue because my first experience with it didn't go so well, but we chose a pesto one and it was very yummy!  It was hard to choose a dessert one, we ended up with the vanilla carmel one.  They bring you out a tray of fruits and sweets and you dip it in the melted carmel.  It was very tasty, but I was thinking halfway through that we should have gotten the chocolate one (next time)

He surprised me during dinner by saying 'Hey I got something for you'.  I thought how nice, but I didn't get you anything.  He started to get up from the table and I thought he was getting something out of his pocket.  He got what he was after but instead of sitting back down he came around the table to me, then he got down on one knee!  I thought 'What the Heck'.  When he pulled out a little box I was really starting to wonder.  Then he said this "I know you already married me once, but will you marry me again for time and all Eternity?" WOW!!!!!!!!! So what was my first response, 'are you serious?' Oscar - 'Yes' Me -'YES'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I wanted to jump up and down and scream, but instead I jumped out to hug him and almost knocked us both over. I was so excited, I couldn't believe it!  It came out of the blue, just like when he told me he had decided to get baptized!  I asked if I could do a happy dance, i don't remember his response, I did one anyway, but just in my seat.  I don't think the smile has left my face yet!!

Here is a picture of the ring, it's sitting on top of the Salt Lake Temple knick knack I have.

Happy Anniversary!  I will remember this anniversary FOREVER!!