Dinner out

We have done a dinner out for Hubby's birthday pretty much since we've been married with the same 2 couples. Granted, it has gotten more complicated over the years with the addition of children, childcare and busy schedules, but we make it work.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, amazing food and friends that you share life and love with is a gift that I am reminded to treasure. As we talked about life changes that are coming up for some of us, current work, a look back at our dating lives and marriages and a realization that some of our friends have not navigated this marriage journey successfully makes me realize that though our paths are not always smooth, we are all still travelling this road together.

12 years of marriage for all of us, 8 kids between us and a friendship that is strong, full of truth and love. Seems to me that is a wonderful birthday gift...Thanks be to God.