Adventures

So, Micah and I saw the movie "Up" a few weeks ago. It was perfect. It was a great little story with cute and interesting characters. We both laughed, cried, and enjoyed our time experiencing the movie together.

We had several loving and tender moments throughout and after the movie (we're both kind of saps). Once all our tears were shed, we started talking about adventures and what kind of adventures we have had in the last 18 months and what kind of adventures we want to have in the future.

I just wanted to share a few with you and give you a little glimpse into our hearts a bit.

We both agree that the dogs have been a great adventure in the past year. We got Inu before we were married (which meant I had the joy of being a "single parent" for 2 months), but she has brought a great deal of life and joy into our lives. One of the most insightful moments for me was when we lost her. Micah stayed so strong for me because I felt like it was all my fault. He drove around the neighborhood relentlessly and eventually just lost it. It was the first (and one of the few times) I've seen him sob out of sadness.

Then our journey to getting her back (a whopping 15 hours later) was another adventure that involved phone calls on Christmas day, going out in our slippers and PJ's, running red lights, and hugs from strangers. :)

The adventure of Elmer and his bloody mess is another.

Other adventures have included incredibly late night talks, both online, in person, and on the phone. Being so tired the first month of our relationship is a complete blur, taking some of my students to a play, going to California for spring break, our drive up the 101, getting lost in Oakland (this one comes back in conversation often), the sewage explosion of '08, our absolutely perfect wedding, the naked dog fight, buying our first piece of furniture and then greatly regretting it, the jeep trip on our honeymoon, and finding out we're pregnant...to name a few.

We have a special box where we keep mementos to commemorate our adventures and it is surprisingly full already. :)

So, here's to many more boxes in the future!

peace.

PS I realized I didn't write about future adventures. Just know they involve adoption, travel, orphans, loving, and living somewhere that isn't the USA...sometime.

love.