Unexpected Blessings

Exactly one year ago from yesterday, Matt asked me to marry him.  It only took him 6 years to ask, but either way we have been incredibly blessed by the Lord and by one another throughout the years.  I look forward to spending the next 60+ years at his side (Lord willing).  He is the best husband I could have ever imagined or dreamed of and although Matt has his quirks, life is always entertaining and interesting.  At times, when we are sitting at home, I have flashbacks to the elementary-aged Matt - the boy I would see driving his lawnmower in circles around his front yard to make a putting green or the boy who burned down a few acres burning garbage in 6th grade before the fire department got there - and think, who would have ever thought that that boy would be my husband?  I sure didn't back then, but I'm certainly glad he is now!

To celebrate our engagement "anniversary," we went to Cap's Grille in Minneapolis.  It is a quaint, little restaurant and is known for being the best BBQ in the Twin Cities (think Luke's Diner from Gilmore Girls minus the stools/counter).  I always get the "Stacker", basically a pulled pork sandwich, and Matt decided to try the ribs this time; both were delicious.  If you haven't been there, you need to go!  Then we took a stroll around Minnehaha Falls before heading home and winding down to The Office Season 6 in preparation for the start of Season 7 on Thursday!  Yes, you can say we are a little obsessed with this show.  :) 

Walking around Minnehaha Falls

Cap's Grille.  If you haven't been there yet, you need to go.

Matt ready for ribs!



The famous "Stacker."  Not to worry though, I didn't finish it.