16 years

On Friday, Stuart and I celebrated 16 years of marriage.  Lots of looking back to the fond memories we have about the wedding day, the honeymoon in Bali, life together as a married couple, and events in general over the last 16 years.  My Mum very kindly offered to have all four children at her house overnight.  It was Sophie's first night away from me, and she coped very well (both Mum and Sophie!!)  In fact, the children didn't want to come home, so stayed for lunch at Mum's too!

About 5 years ago, Stuart and some work colleagues went to a restaurant that is about a 45 minute drive away from home, and he was very impressed with it, and said at the time that we should go there.  So what better time to be introduced to this restaurant than for our wedding anniversary.  I must say it was worth the wait.  The food was divine, even if I was fit to burst by the end of it!  Having so much uninterupted time together was really special, and we have vowed to make the effort to go out together more often.  We often go out seperately because that is what is easier with the children, but we really must make more time for each other too, and I certainly don't want to have to wait another 5 years for an opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with my wonderful husband!