A Perfect Anniversary

I couldn't of asked for a more perfect night on Saturday. It was so nice to be able to have a night out to ourselves. ( Thanks Mom!) It was great not to have to pull a child out from under the table or trying to convince them they needed to eat. We could have a real conversation that didn't include, you need to use your inside voice or are you sure you don't need to go potty?We could respond to a question right away or hear what the other person was saying. Don't get me wrong. I love my girls to pieces and we always have fun together but its nice to be Ben and Amanda every now and then, instead of being Mama and Daddy. Ben surprised me by taking me to Stella's. We've been wanting to try it out it out for the last couple years and finally Ben was able to get us a reservation. It was fantastic. He then took me to see Confessions of a Shopaholic. I've read the books and really wanted to see the movie. I highly recommend both! They are great! He did a really did a good job at planning the evening and keeping things a secret. Little did he know, I had an ace up my sleeve. After hearing for the last few years of him regretting not going to Michigan International Speedway to see a Nascar race with his buddies, I decided to surprise him with tickets to one of the races. I made him a card full of clues and at the end it told him where we were going this August. He has not been this speechless since I told him I was pregnant with Riley! All through the night he kept asking me "Are you sure?" he was too cute. I think this is one anniversary we will never forget!

This is Ben's surprised look

Ben with his card