Arnold Family Happenings: Father's Day and our Anniversary

Yesterday we celebrated Father's Day and 12 years of marriage. We had a fun day as a family and have so much to be thankful for. Robb has been a father for almost 7 years now and I can hardly remember him before his fun daddy self. He is truly the best daddy I could have ever hoped for for our children. He loves our kids so much and it shows! The kids and I got him this fun fire pit for Father's Day so we spent 2 nights in a row making S'mores right in our front yard! Yum!

We had some friends over on Saturday night when we tried out the fire pit for the first time. It was a perfect night to sit outside.

Sunday was also our 12 year anniversary. Robb and I reminisced about the day we got married (the heat was almost unbearable) and each year since. We were married 5 years before we had children. This was God's plan not ours, we thought we were ready after just 2 years. :) It worked out perfectly and we are so thankful for those years we had as a couple. Our children have brightened our world and we consider ourselves to be very blessed people.

15 comments:

Jen said...: That is an awesome fire pit and I spotted the hot tub in the background! ;) I remember going to your wedding. Craig and I had just started dating and I had a blast. I think that's when I was first introduced to THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! Glad you guys had a good Father's Day and Happy Anniversary to a very cool couple!!!; 7:53 AM
Frazzled Farm Wife said...: Love the fire pit! I have wanted one for a few years, right now we just use an old semi tire rim.; 9:06 AM
Heidi Jo Comes said...: i don't remember the heat of your wedding. just being a major clumbsy ox...

ugh.

happy day to you both!; 9:24 AM
Teresa said...: HJ,
you crack me up. It was so hot and our church didn't have air conditioning then....ugh! I was sweating like a pig...lovely, I know.; 9:45 AM
Dawn said...: That is awesome 12 years. And look at what you get to do 12 years later, adopting a little girl that needs wonderful parents and siblings like you all. I know I don't know you personally but just through your blog you and your family sound just awesome. And she is so lucky to get you. Anyways Happy Anniversary!!!! TO another wonderful filled 12 years. Plus more of course.; 11:00 AM
Heidi Jo Comes said...: what teresa...? are you going to pretend that you don't remember my attempt at ruining your dress---twice?

let's just say that after that experience i took the whole 'personal attendant' role much more seriously.

ask anyone that i worked with after you in that department, i became the personal attendant you didn't know you needed, but always dreamed of. seriously. sorry that you were my guinea pig:0); 11:35 AM
Teresa said...: HJ,
Yes I remember, but it all worked out and my dress is still intact...after ALL these years.

What was important is that you were sharing in my wedding day with me...end of story. :); 12:41 PM
Just Mom said...: Happy Anniversary!

btw ... more details, please, about the HJWDYK experience.; 1:29 PM
Kerrie said...: Awww - happy anniversary. Is it too late to ask for a S'more?; 7:01 PM
J, A, T and Y said...: Wow...I would be in trouble if I could make smores in my own backyard....pretty sure I would gain alot of weight!; 9:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Looks like you and Momma Roar share the same anniversary.

Hope you enjoyed the day. Congrats.; 6:12 AM
Heidi Jo Comes said...: teresa, is that ryan b hanging out with the arnold's?; 6:52 AM
Tracy said...: Happy Anniversary!!!

Looks like alot of fun was had by all.

I am not a fan of Smores but those kids made them look YUMMY!!; 9:25 AM
Coralyn said...: mmm....S'mores! Happy Anniversary!; 3:04 PM
Lori said...: Happy 12th Anniversary.

Fun pictues.
We want to get one of those fire pits to be able to roast smores and hotdogs and etc.; 6:21 AM